The World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 is nearing its conclusion, with the race for the semifinals heating up and three teams already securing their spots.
WCL Semifinalists Emerge
The WCL 2025 tournament is down to its final league games, and the top three teams have clinched their berths in the semifinals. South Africa Champions, led by the legendary AB de Villiers, are currently at the top of the table.
They have showcased dominant form, winning four out of their five matches so far. Following closely are Pakistan Champions, who sit in second place with three wins from four games, their only no-result coming against India.
Australia Champions have also secured their spot in the knockout stages. They have two wins and one no-result game, proving their consistency in the tournament.
India Champions Face Uphill Battle
On the other end of the spectrum, Yuvraj Singh’s India Champions are struggling. They currently occupy the last spot on the points table, having lost three of their four matches.
Their solitary point came from a no-result game against Pakistan. India’s performance has been disappointing, including an 88-run loss to South Africa, a four-wicket defeat against Australia, and a 23-run loss to England.
The Controversial India-Pakistan Match
One of the most talked-about moments of the tournament was the cancelled match between India Champions and Pakistan Champions. Organizers called off the highly anticipated game after several Indian stars boycotted the contest.
Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan publicly announced his decision not to play. This boycott stemmed from geopolitical conflicts following the Pahalgam terror attacks in April, highlighting the sensitive nature of sports and international relations.
Can India Still Qualify?
Despite their dismal run, there’s a slim chance for India Champions to make it to the semifinals. They must win their final league game against West Indies Champions by a significant margin.
The outcome of the other remaining league match between Australia and Pakistan will also play a crucial role in determining the final standings and the fourth semifinalist.
- South Africa Champions, Pakistan Champions, and Australia Champions have already qualified for the semifinals.
- India Champions are at the bottom of the table with only one point from a no-result game.
- The India vs Pakistan match was cancelled due to a boycott by Indian players over geopolitical reasons.
- India still has a mathematical chance to qualify by winning their last game by a huge margin.
As the WCL 2025 moves towards its climax, all eyes will be on the final league games to see which team snatches the last semifinal spot.
