India Champions go head-to-head with the West Indies Champions in a crucial showdown in the 2025 World Championship of Legends T20 on Tuesday.
Still searching for their first win of the tournament, the India face a do-or-die scenario. With South Africa, Pakistan, and Australia having already locked in their spots for the semi-finals in this six-team league, the final place remains up for grabs.
It's a three-way race between India, West Indies, and England, and Tuesday's contest could prove decisive in determining who advances.
West Indies, who made the playoffs last year, have struggled for consistency this time around. With just one victory from four games, their campaign has been shaky.
In their previous match, they fell short against Pakistan Champions, slumping to a 49-run defeat. Now, with the pressure mounting, both teams are set to battle for survival and a chance to keep their title hopes alive.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
India Champions vs. West Indies Champions T20 match live stream, TV channel in the US
Here's how to watch this T20 match in the United States:
- TV Channel: Willow TV
- Live Stream: Fubo
Fans in the United States will be able to watch this game live exclusively on Willow TV.
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What time does India Champions vs. West Indies Champions T20 match start in the US?
This T20 match takes place at the Grace Road in Leicester, England, and starts on Friday, July 29 at 4:30 p.m. local time (BST), which translates to 11:30 a.m. (ET) in the US.
India Champions vs. West Indies Champions T20 match predicted XIs, team news
India Champions have endured a nightmare run in the World Championship of Legends, dropping three games on the bounce and finding themselves on the brink of elimination.
While the batters have done their job, posting totals north of 200 in the last two games, the bowlers have let the side down, leaking runs and crumbling under pressure. Shikhar Dhawan has provided stability at the top with 109 runs at a strike rate of 136.25, while Yusuf Pathan has lit up the lower order with back-to-back explosive half-centuries.
Stuart Binny has chipped in with a quickfire 72 across two innings, striking at nearly 140. However, the middle order, featuring big names like Uthappa, Rayudu, and Yuvraj, hasn't quite fired with consistency. For India to have any chance, the experienced quartet of Irfan Pathan, Vinay Kumar, Harbhajan Singh, and Piyush Chawla must step up and deliver with the ball.
India Champions predicted XI: Robin Uthappa (wk), Ambati Rayudu, Yuvraj Singh (c), Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan, Stuart Binny, Piyush Chawla, Pawan Negi, Harbhajan Singh, Vinay Kumar, Varun Aaron
Impact Player: Shikhar Dhawan.
As for the West Indies Champions, their campaign hasn't gone much better. Apart from a solitary win against England, they've stumbled in three other games and sit just ahead of India. Their final group clash is a must-win and demands a sharper performance across the board.
Chadwick Walton has been the standout with the bat, racking up 152 runs at a blazing strike rate of 149. Dwayne Bravo’s late-order cameos, 65 runs at 138.29, have added spark when needed, while veterans like Lendl Simmons and Kieron Pollard have offered some steadiness in the middle.
On the bowling front, Fidel Edwards has been a lone warrior, picking up six wickets in just two appearances with a frugal economy of 6.40. Bravo, Benn, and Cottrell have managed a few breakthroughs, but consistency has been hard to come by. With both teams desperate for redemption, this clash is shaping up to be a last-gasp thriller.
West Indies Champions predicted XI: Dwayne Smith, Chris Gayle (c), Lendl Simmons, Chadwick Walton (wk), Kieron Pollard, Dave Mohammed, Dwayne Bravo, Ashley Nurse, Sheldon Cottrell, Shannon Gabriel, Sulieman Benn
Impact Player: Fidel Edwards/William Perkins.
World Championship of Legends 2025 schedule
All times ET
Tuesday, July 29
- Australia Champions vs. Pakistan Champions (7:30 a.m. ET)
- India Champions vs. West Indies Champions (11:30 a.m. ET)