India vs Pakistan in WCL 2025: Head-to-Head Stats, 2024 Recap & Full Match Schedule

The cricketing world is gearing up for one of the most anticipated clashes in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 – India vs Pakistan, set to take place on Sunday, July 20 at Edgbaston, Birmingham. This match marks their first encounter since Operation Sindoor, making it emotionally charged and politically significant.

But beyond the headlines, there’s also serious cricket to be played, especially as India defends its WCL crown, and Pakistan looks to settle old scores.

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🏆 A Quick Recap: WCL 2024 – India vs Pakistan Showdown

The India-Pakistan rivalry in WCL began during the 2024 edition, where the two sides clashed twice — in the league stage and in the final.

🇵🇰 League Stage: Pakistan Dominates

• Pakistan Champions: 243/4

  • Kamran Akmal: 77

  • Sharjeel Khan: 72

  • Shoaib Malik: 51

• India Champions: 175/8

  • Suresh Raina: 52

  • Result: Pakistan won by 68 runs

🇮🇳 The Final: India Hits Back

• Pakistan Champions: 156/6

  • Shoaib Malik: 41

  • Anureet Singh: 3 wickets

• India Champions: 160/5

  • Ambati Rayudu: 50

  • Result: India won by 5 wickets and clinched the title

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🔥 WCL 2025: What’s New?

Both teams return with familiar leadership:

• India: Led by Yuvraj Singh

• Pakistan: Captained by Shahid Afridi

But the 2025 edition brings fresh faces to the lineups:

India Champions Additions:

• Shikhar Dhawan

• Stuart Binny

• Varun Aaron

Pakistan Champions Additions:

• Sarfaraz Khan

• Saeed Ajmal

• Sohail Khan

• Aamer Yamin

These new inclusions are expected to add flair, pace, and experience to the tournament.

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🗓️ India Champions Full Schedule – WCL 2025

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🏏 India Champions Squad – WCL 2025

Yuvraj Singh (C), Suresh Raina, Irfan Pathan, Yusuf Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, Vinay Kumar, Robin Uthappa, Mohammad Kaif, Parthiv Patel, Munaf Patel, RP Singh, Ashok Dinda, Reetinder Sodhi, Pragyan Ojha, Naman Ojha, Shikhar Dhawan, Stuart Binny, Varun Aaron.

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🧠 Final Thoughts

India vs Pakistan matches are never just about cricket — they’re about pride, rivalry, and passion. After splitting honors in WCL 2024, the upcoming clash in 2025 is set to be a thriller. With Yuvraj Singh’s men defending the title and Pakistan seeking revenge, expect fireworks both on and off the field.

Reference from:- https://www.livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/ind-vs-pak-head-to-head-stats-at-world-championship-of-legends-what-happened-when-india-met-pakistan-in-wcl-2024-11752833544722.html