AUS-C vs WI-C Match Prediction : World Championship of Legends, 2025, 7th Match
Australia Champions To Win, 1.56
The Australia Champions were the table-toppers in 2024
The Australian team won the 2024 match against the West Indies Champions by 55 runs last year
Brett Lee will bring aggressive tactics to the fore as captain, much like his fiery bowling
AAC vs WIC Betting Tips
First dismissal of the match to be Fielder Catch
The Australia Champions lost their first five wickets against the West Indies Champions to fielder catches. The nature of the surface means the fielding teams will be reliant on the batters mistiming the ball and giving away aerial chances.
First ball of the match to be a dot ball
The England Champions started with a boundary four against the Australians. The Aussies squeezed out four dot balls (including a wicket) in their opening over against the English. This is generally a safe bet to go for.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Australia Champions
West Indies Champions
The Australians will be hoping for their first full game of the season. They had the England Champions 122 for five after 17.1 overs and would’ve backed themselves to get the full complement of points if given the chance to bat. The West Indians were also involved in a match cut shorter by rain. They had to settle for a loss in a super over to the South Africa Champions.
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Australia Champions vs West Indies Champions Head-to-Head Record
The Australian Champions beat the West Indies Champions in the teams’ encounter for 2024. Australia Champions posted 274 for seven in that 20-over match.
Australia Champions vs West Indies Champions Live-streaming and Broadcast
Get ready for an electrifying clash as Australia Champions battle West Indies Champions in the World Championship of Legends at County Ground in Northampton on Wednesday, 23 July 2025. Watch it live on the Star Sports Network and FanCode app in India.
Live scores, ball-by-ball commentary, and betting odds are available on ocbscores.com.
AUS-C vs WI-C Team Previews
Australia Champions
Australia's batting is quite strong. Chris Lynn is a T20 powerhouse while Shaun Marsh brings class and consistency. The left-handed opener hit 77 runs for the Australia Masters against Sri Lanka Masters earlier this season.
Callum Ferguson offers fiery flair and timing. He hit 85 runs against the South Africa Masters this season. Ben Dunk is especially dangerous in the T20 format. The left-hander slammed a century against the West Indies Champions in 2024.
D’Arcy Short is a dynamic left-handed opener in red-hot form. His two most recent scores in the Vitality Blast were 66 and 71 not out. Ben Cutting is a seasoned white-ball specialist.
Peter Siddle’s seam accuracy is legendary. He was the best bowler against the England Champions with one for 14 in three overs. Each member of the bowling lineup, apart from D’Arcy Short claimed a wicket against the England Champions. Skipper Brett Lee is fierce and fearsome.
Nathan Coulter-Nile complements that with plenty of IPL and BBL experience to draw from. Spinner Steve O’Keefe gives the side a tactical edge and control for the middle overs.
Australia Champions Expected Playing 11
Chris Lynn, Shaun Marsh, Callum Ferguson, Ben Dunk (wk), D'Arcy Short, Ben Cutting, Dan Christian, Brett Lee (c), Nathan Coulter-Nile, Peter Siddle, Steve O'Keefe
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West Indies Champions
The “Universe Boss,” Chris Gayle is a big name but he is no longer feared and his cricket fitness is in question. He is partnered by Dwayne Smith’s destructive ball striking. Lendl Simmons is also renowned for his match winning starts early out of the blocks.
William Perkins hit a half-century against India Masters earlier this year. Chadwick Walton delivers flair and finesse to add the extra touch that the batting order needs. He smacked a mighty 83 runs against the England Champions.
Kieron Pollard’s batter-bowler combo provides both acceleration with heavy-hitting and flexibility with medium-pace in the middle overs. He showed a spurt of brilliance with 30 runs off 16 balls against the England Champions in his previous innings. Dwayne Bravo is a decorated T20 legend with over 600 wickets.
On the spin front, Ashley Nurse offers crafty off spin and composure in clutch situations.
The bowling department boasts raw pace and cunning variety. Sheldon Cottrell, with his trademark salute, deploys left arm seam and swing to unsettle batters. He grabbed two wickets on his T20I debut for the West Indies.
Pace spearhead Fidel Edwards returns with the skillset to dislodge top order wickets with his hostile deliveries. The electric pacer destroyed England Champions in the powerplay single-handedly when he raced to four for 11 in three overs.
Sulieman Benn’s slow left arm spin adds control and a headache for opponents. Without being spectacular, Benn was tidy with one for 21 in his previous innings.
West Indies Champions Expected Playing 11
Dwayne Smith, Chris Gayle (c), Lendl Simmons, Chadwick Walton (wk), William Perkins, Kieron Pollard, Ashley Nurse, Dwayne Bravo, Sheldon Cottrell, Sulieman Benn, Fidel Edwards
AUS-C vs WI-C Toss Prediction
The Australia Champions elected to bowl first in their previous match. They never got to see how that would’ve played out in a full 20-over game. Both captains might not hesitate to win the toss and bowl first.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the County Ground in Northampton is a battler’s delight. It may be lively to start with but should flatten out as the game progresses. The clever bowlers may be rewarded if they can hit the right areas and use their skills correctly. The previous match between the sides had nearly 500 runs.
Rain should not be an issue at only ten percent chance. Temperatures are expected to be cooler, but still very humid.
AUS-C vs WI-C: Who Will Win?
Although still the early stages of the tournament, both teams will demand more from their performances. The Australians started off much more promising in their opening game of the tournament. The West Indians struggled with the bat in their first match.
Bet on the Australia Champions to win this match.
AUS-C vs WI-C win percentage stands at 62% in favor of WI-C.
Todays Match Prediction: Australia Champions to Win.
