PAK-C vs IND-C Match Prediction : World Championship of Legends, 2025, 1st Semi-Final

The two Asian teams will be up for a fiery clash to determine one of the two finalists for this year. This is a repeat of last year’s final when India Champions took home the glory. Pakistan Champions ended higher on the 2024 league table than their Asian rivals.

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Pakistan Champions vs India Champions Head-to-Head Record

The teams were meant to meet each other in the group stage before that match was called off. India Champions and Pakistan Champions did meet twice in 2024 though. Both teams took home one win each.

Pakistan Champions vs India Champions Live-streaming and Broadcast

Don’t miss the epic World Championship of Legends duel between India Champions and Pakistan Champions at Edgbaston on Thursday, 31 July 2025. Live telecast on the Star Sports Network and the FanCode app is available for viewers in India.

Live scores, ball-by-ball commentary, and betting odds are available on ocbscores.com.

PAK-C vs IND-C Team Previews

Pakistan Champions

Pakistan Champions have looked unstoppable in the World Championship of Legends in 2025. The team cruised into the semi-finals unbeaten. With four dominant wins, including a ten-wicket demolition of Australia Champions and a 49-run hammering of West Indies Champions. The table-toppers have showcased ruthless efficiency.

Kamran Akmal leads the charge with a scintillating century and explosive starts alongside Sharjeel Khan. Akmal’s opening batting partner hit 32 runs unbeaten to take the side home in the previous match. The batting depth features Sohaib Maqsood, Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali and Aamer Yamin.

The unit has weapons at every stage of the innings. Their bowling is also truly terrifying. Off-spinner Saeed Ajmal’s record six for 16 stunned Australia Champions. Imad Wasim was the other spinner to deliver damage with two wickets in the last match. Their bowling unit has defended totals clinically with only one team managing more than 155 runs against them.

With revenge on their mind after losing last year’s final to the Indians, the number one side enters Edgbaston brimming with confidence. The squad is in peak form with different players standing up at different stages. The team has thrived under Malik’s calm leadership.

Against an inconsistent Indian Champions side, Pakistan’s firepower, variety and killer instinct make them strong favourites to storm into the final.

Pakistan Champions Expected Playing 11

Sharjeel Khan, Sohaib Maqsood, Kamran Akmal (wk), Umar Amin, Asif Ali, Shoaib Malik (c), Imad Wasim, Aamer Yamin, Sohail Khan, Sohail Tanvir, Saeed Ajmal

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India Champions

India Champions have stumbled into the semi-finals with only one win from five matches, edging through on net run rate. While inconsistent, they’ve shown flashes of brilliance. Shikhar Dhawan’s unbeaten 91 runs against Australia Champions and Yusuf Pathan’s twin half-centuries, plus a blitzing 21 not out off seven balls against West Indies Champions prove they can still pile on runs.

Captain Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina and Stuart Binny add experience and late-order firepower. Binny ended as player-of-the-match in the previous match with two for 17 and 50 not out off 21 balls. Spinners Piyush Chawla and Harbhajan Singh have had standout moments with key moments, but the overhead conditions won’t be tailor-made for them.

The pace attack has leaked runs at times. Batting collapses like 52 for four versus West Indies Champions remain a concern.

As defending champions, India Champions bring pedigree and pride, but their form has been patchy. They’ll need a near-perfect performance at Edgbaston to upset a red-hot Pakistan Champions. If their big names click, especially 2011 ICC men’s ODI World Cup winners Yusuf Pathan and Yuvraj, they can challenge anyone.

With a fragile bowling attack and inconsistent batting, India Champions enter this semi-final as slight underdogs needing something special to repeat last year’s triumph.

India Champions Expected Playing 11

Robin Uthappa (wk), Shikhar Dhawan, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Suresh Raina, Stuart Binny, Yuvraj Singh (c), Yusuf Pathan, Abhimanyu Mithun, Piyush Chawla, Harbhajan Singh, Pawan Negi

PAK-C vs IND-C Toss Prediction

Both captains may find the more exciting prospect at the toss to be bowling first. India Champions beat Pakistan Champions by five wickets in the 2024 final. Pakistan Champions also achieved their previous victory in a run chase.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at Edgbaston should be a lively scene for the crowds. The seamers are likely to thrive early on with bounce and swing under the Birmingham clouds. When the sun starts peeking through and hardening the pitch, the batters can cash in with true pace and carry.

Firepower and finesse will keep the runs going. Pakistan Champions went along to 156 for six in the 2024 World Championship of Legends final at Edgbaston.

At the start time of the match, there is a 34 percent chance of rain which may have a slight impact on the game. The potentially light rain showers will be joined by warm temperatures and a high level of humidity.

PAK-C vs IND-C: Who Will Win?

The teams would have enjoyed some spicy competition against each other over the years, particularly in ICC events. The Indians have generally dominated those contests, but the belief in the Pakistani side will be sky high after being the only team to go through the 2025 World Championship of Legends unbeaten.

We, however, are going to back the underdogs in this contest. History has shown that Indian teams have raised their game against Pakistan and their dominant record against that is proof. With the Indian batters hitting form against the West Indies, we believe they could pull off an upset here.

Bet on the India Champions to win this match.

PAK-C vs IND-C win percentage stands at 59% in favor of PAK-C.

Todays Match Prediction: India Champions to Win.