India's Veteran Legends Set for WCL 2025 Clash Against Pakistan
There’s a special kind of energy whenever India and Pakistan share a cricket field, and WCL 2025 promises to amp it up. Fans are already buzzing about India Champions' likely playing XI, especially with seasoned campaigners lining up for this much-anticipated match at Edgbaston on July 20, 2025.
Leading the charge, Shikhar Dhawan is tipped to open the innings. Dhawan’s aggressive strokeplay and consistency at the top still make him a prized asset. Known for taking advantage of the powerplay and setting brisk tempos, he’s likely to face Pakistan’s pace with the same old flair. Meanwhile, all eyes will be on Yuvraj Singh in the middle order. Batting at number five, his knack for building partnerships and delivering in crunch moments is hard to ignore.
India’s predicted XI leans heavily on experience. Expect names like Suresh Raina or Robin Uthappa slotted in the top order, both capable of balancing aggression with stability. In the engine room, Yusuf Pathan could provide fireworks around the sixth position, letting loose against old rivals and keeping the pressure on with his big-hitting power. Parthiv Patel or Naman Ojha are likely options with the gloves, offering reliability behind the stumps and intent with the bat down the order.
- Shikhar Dhawan (Opener)
- Robin Uthappa/Suresh Raina (Top order)
- Naman Ojha/Parthiv Patel (Wicketkeeper, middle-lower order)
- Yuvraj Singh (Middle order, No. 5)
- Yusuf Pathan (All-rounder, lower middle order)
- Bowlers: Irfan Pathan, Ashok Dinda, Munaf Patel (for seam attack)
- Spinners: Pragyan Ojha or Piyush Chawla may fill the specialist spinner’s role
Strategy-wise, India’s reliance on veterans signals a game plan focused on reading match situations as much as raw talent. Pakistan’s own former stars bring plenty of punch with a reputation for attacking cricket. India’s likely counter will be to play smart, keep the scoreboard moving, and pull things back with clever, experienced bowling late in the innings.
Of course, cricket fans know how unpredictable these encounters can be. The final India Champions lineup will depend on player fitness and any last-minute surprises. The excitement of seeing Dhawan and Yuvraj in action and the nostalgia of a classic India-Pakistan rivalry on English soil means July 20 can’t come soon enough for cricket lovers everywhere.
