Cricket Prediction | ENG Champions vs. WI Champions | World Championship of Legends 2025 | 5th Match | July 22 – Who’s Riding the Winning Wave?

ENG-C vs. WI-C Match Analysis

The fifth match of the World Championship of Legends will be played at Northampton on July 22, 2025, with a scheduled start time of 2:30 PM local time. Both teams will look to gain momentum early in the tournament as conditions favor an exciting contest.

England Champions come into this contest with a well-balanced squad combining experience and youth. The side is led by the cool and calm Eoin Morgan and has top-order players generally performing well in Alastair Cook and James Vince.

The West Indies Champions are known for their explosive batting line-up, spearheaded by the powerful Chris Gayle. Their middle order, featuring Kieron Pollard and Dwayne Bravo, offers both aggression and finishing ability.

England Champions vs. West Indies Champions Team Preview & Squads

England Champions

The ENG Champions benefit from Eoin Morgan’s blend of clear strategy and calmness under pressure. Having vast T20 experience, he inspires his teammates through proactive leadership. Morgan’s batting also plays a key role at the top order, setting the tone for the innings.

The England lineup is solidified by consistent anchors in Alastair Cook and James Vince. Phil Mustard and Tim Ambrose provide solidity in the middle order. This mix ensures they can build steady partnerships or accelerate when needed.

The bowling attack is well-rounded with pace options including Liam Plunkett, Ryan Sidebottom, and Stuart Meaker. Mascarenhas provides important all-round contributions and experience, especially through his early swing and controlled death bowling.

In the opening match against Pakistan Champions at Birmingham, England put up a fighting total but fell short by 5 runs. Pakistan scored 160/9, and ENG ended on 155/3 chasing. Despite the loss, key batsmen showed promise, and the bowling kept the game tight till the end. This match gives England confidence to push harder in the upcoming encounters.

England Champions Squad

England Champions Squad

Phil Mustard (wk), Alastair Cook, James Vince, Ian Bell, Eoin Morgan (c), Tim Ambrose, Liam Plunkett, Chris Tremlett, Dimitri Mascarenhas, Ryan Sidebottom, Stuart Meaker

West Indies Champions

Gayle doesn’t lead with words—he leads with thunder, swaggering the WI Champions into cricket’s wild frontier. Bringing immense experience and leadership, Gayle’s approach empowers the entire team to play with fearless intent.

The WI boast a hard-hitting batting line-up with Gayle, Dwayne Smith, and Lendl Simmons providing strong starts. Pollard and Bravo, with their experience, strengthen the middle order by providing both steadiness and powerful finishes. Chadwick Walton’s wicketkeeping skills complement their batting strength.

The bowling unit blends pace and spin, with Sheldon Cottrell and Fidel Edwards leading the pace attack. Sulieman Benn and Ashley Nurse provide left-arm spin options to exploit any turn. This pairing offers strategic adaptability during key moments of the match.

West Indies Champions played a thrilling tie against South Africa Champions at Birmingham. West Indies scored a modest 79/5 in 11 overs, and South Africa matched the target with 80/6 in 11 overs. Despite a low-scoring game, West Indies showed resilience in defense and sharp bowling under pressure.

West Indies Champions Squad

West Indies Champions

Chris Gayle (c), Dwayne Smith, Lendl Simmons, Kieron Pollard, Chadwick Walton (wk), Dwayne Bravo, Ashley Nurse, William Perkins, Sheldon Cottrell, Fidel Edwards, Sulieman Benn

ENG-C vs. WI-C Outfield Report

ENG-C vs. WI-C Outfield Report

The Northampton pitch traditionally offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. It tends to have good bounce and carry for fast bowlers early on, but as the game progresses, the surface slows down slightly, favoring strokeplay and spin in the later overs. Teams winning the toss often prefer to bat first to set a target.

Weather is expected to be pleasant with partly cloudy skies and temperatures around 22°C. Light breeze conditions will aid the swing bowlers in the initial overs, but the weather is unlikely to disrupt play.

Historically, the highest team total recorded here is around 180 in the 20-over format, while the lowest successful chase hovers near 140. Given the pitch characteristics, a score between 150-165 should be competitive, especially under pressure while chasing.

West Indies Champions vs. South Africa Champions Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In their last five encounters, West Indies and South Africa Champions have shared victories evenly, highlighting a competitive rivalry.

ENG-C vs. WI-C Prediction

According to cricket analysts West Indies Champions have a 53% chance of Winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.