India Champions (IAC) will aim to bounce back to winning ways when they face a strong Australia Champions (AAC) side in Match No. 10 of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 on Saturday, July 26, at Headingley, Leeds.
India’s first match was against Pakistan, but it was called off after some Indian players refused to play due to the political tension between the two neighbouring countries. The defending champions started their campaign against South Africa, but this encounter turned out to be a forgettable one for the Asian side. Skipper Yuvraj Singh suffered an injury while fielding and couldn’t come out to bat. South Africa amassed 208/6 in their 20 overs. India managed only 111/9 in 18.2 overs, losing by 88 runs via the DLS method.
Australia’s first game against England ended without a result due to rain. The game was stopped after England managed 122/5 in 17.1 overs. In the following encounter, Australia got the better of the West Indies by eight wickets, chasing down a 143-run target in just 9.3 overs.
IAC Champions vs AAC Champions Match Details
| Match | India Champions vs Australia Champions, Match 10, WCL 2025 |
| Venue | Headingley, Leeds |
| Date & Time (IST) | Saturday, July 26, 5:00 PM (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | Star Sports Network, FanCode (app & website) |
Pitch Report
Headingley, Leeds, is expected to favour the new-ball bowlers. Opening batters will have to be wary of the swing that may be on offer. Batting should get easier once the ball gets old. Wickets in the powerplay will be crucial for both teams.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 2 |
| IAC Won | 1 |
| AAC Won | 1 |
| No Results | 0 |
| First meeting | July 8, 2024 |
| Only meeting | July 12, 2024 |
Predicted Playing XI
India Champions (IAC):
Robin Uthappa (WK), Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, Stuart Binny, Yuvraj Singh (C), Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan, Piyush Chawla, Pawan Negi, Abhimanyu Mithun, Vinay Kumar.
Australia Champions (AAC):
Chris Lynn, Shaun Marsh, D’Arcy Short, Ben Dunk (WK), Callum Ferguson, Ben Cutting, Daniel Christian, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Steeve O’Keefe, Brett Lee (C), Peter Siddle.
Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Chris Lynn
Chris Lynn played a mind-boggling knock against the West Indies in Northampton. The right-handed batter opened the batting and amassed 81 runs off 27 balls, belting six fours and eight sixes. He finished with a strike rate of 300. Lynn will look to get his team off to another rollicking start.
Probable Best Bowler: Piyush Chawla
Piyush Chawla rolled back the years in the previous game against South Africa, finishing with figures of 2/31 in four overs. The leg-spinner will look to get his team crucial breakthroughs in the middle overs. He is the prime wicket-taker for Yuvraj’s team.
Today’s Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match
Scenario 1
- India Champions win the toss and opt to bowl first
- Powerplay: 40-50
- AAC: 175-180
- India Champions win the match
Scenario 2
- Australia Champions win the toss and opt to bowl first
- Powerplay: 45-55
- IAC: 180-190
- Australia Champions win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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