By After a chaotic and rain-soaked start to the World Championship of Legends 2025, the action now shifts to County Ground, Northampton, where fans and players alike are hoping for more cricket and fewer interruptions. The tournament, featuring legendary retired cricketers, has seen only one full result from the first four scheduled matches, leaving the points table unusually open and competitive.
The opening leg of WCL 2025 in Birmingham was marred by persistent rain and inconsistent outcomes:
- 🏏 Match 1 – Pakistan Champions vs England Champions: The only match completed as per schedule. Pakistan emerged victorious by 5 runs, thanks to a strong bowling finish.
- 🌧️ Match 2 – West Indies Champions vs South Africa Champions: Ended in a tie after a reduced 11-over-a-side match. South Africa won the bowl-out, collecting 2 crucial points.
- ☔ Match 3 – England Champions vs Australia Champions: Abandoned due to rain without a result.
- 🚫 Match 4 – India Champions vs Pakistan Champions: Called off.
Current WCL 2025 Points Table
| Rank | Team | Mat | Won | Lost | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇵🇰 Pakistan Champions | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | +0.250 |
| 2 | 🇿🇦 South Africa Champions | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | +0.091 |
| 3 | 🇮🇳 India Champions | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 4 | 🇦🇺 Australia Champions | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 5 | 🇬🇧 England Champions | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -0.250 |
| 6 | 🇯🇲 West Indies Champions | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.091 |
Fixtures to Watch at Northampton
As the tournament moves to a fresh venue, here’s what’s ahead:
July 22 – Tuesday
🇬🇧 England Champions vs 🇯🇲 West Indies Champions (5th Match) – 4:30 PM LOCAL
🇮🇳 India Champions vs 🇿🇦 South Africa Champions (6th Match) – 8:30 PM LOCAL
July 23 – Wednesday
🇦🇺 Australia Champions vs 🇯🇲 West Indies Champions (7th Match) – 8:30 PM LOCAL
With Pakistan the only team to have completed a win so far, the WCL 2025 Update shows a wide-open tournament still waiting to take shape. The next few games in Northampton will be crucial in defining the leaderboard as teams battle not just each other, but the unpredictable weather as well.
All eyes will be on whether India, Australia, and West Indies can register their first wins, and if England can bounce back at home after their opening loss.
