By Zainab Shafiq 
Jul 23, Wed
Australia Champions vs West Indies Champions, 7th Match
County Ground, Northampton
Match starts at Jul 23, 03:30 PM GMT / 08:30 PM PKT / 04:30 PM LOCAL
WCL 2025 Match 7 Match Preview
West Indies Champions are off to a decent start in the World Championship of Legends 2025, sitting third on the table with 2 points from 2 games. After a narrow bowl-out loss to South Africa and a strong win over England Champions, they’ll aim to keep momentum going. Meanwhile, Australia Champions had their only game against England washed out, so this clash becomes crucial to kick-start their campaign and climb up from fourth place with 1 point. With both sides eyeing a semi-final spot, this encounter is a must-watch.
WCL 2025 Match 7 Pitch & Weather Report
The surface at County Ground, Northampton, typically offers a true bounce and favours stroke-play. Expect a balanced contest with both seamers and spinners in play as the match progresses. Batting first has often been an advantage here in evening games, with dew occasionally making things tricky for bowlers in the second innings.
As for the weather, forecasts suggest a dry and partly cloudy day with little chance of rain during match hours. Temperatures will hover around 20°C to 22°C, making for pleasant playing conditions under the lights. A full 20-over contest is likely.
AUS-C vs WI-C Predicted XI
West Indies Champions: Dwayne Smith, Chris Gayle (c), Kieron Pollard, William Perkins, Chadwick Walton (wk), Lendl Simmons, Dwayne Bravo, Ashley Nurse, Sheldon Cottrell, Fidel Edwards, Sulieman Benn
Australia Champions: Shaun Marsh, Chris Lynn, D’Arcy Short, Ben Dunk (wk), Callum Ferguson, Daniel Christian, Ben Cutting, Steve O’Keefe, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Brett Lee (c), Peter Siddle
AUS-C vs WI-C Dream11 Team
Wicketkeeper: Chadwick Walton
Batters: Chris Gayle (C), Shaun Marsh, Chris Lynn, Dwayne Smith
All-rounders: Kieron Pollard, Daniel Christian (VC), Ben Cutting
Bowlers: Dwayne Bravo, Brett Lee, Nathan Coulter-Nile
Captain: Chris Gayle – in form and explosive, ideal for a T20 fantasy lead
Vice-captain: Daniel Christian – utility player with both bat and ball
This team blends power-hitters with experienced T20 bowlers from both sides and can adapt to batting- or bowling-friendly conditions.
Where to Watch WCL 2025 Match 7
- India: Star Sports Network | Disney+ Hotstar
- Pakistan: Tapmad
- UK: TNT Sports / TNT Sports App
- Australia: Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports
- USA: ESPN+
- West Indies: ESPN Caribbean