In a major turnaround in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025, India Champions have made it to the semi-finals despite a dismal start to the tournament, beating West Indies Champions by a significant margin. Now, the side is set to face Pakistan Champions in the semi-finals amid heavy questioning from the fans.
India rise from the brink to enter WCL semi-finals in style
In a must-win clash on Wednesday, India delivered a phenomenal performance that not only secured a crucial victory but also boosted their net run rate, helping them qualify for the semi-finals. After winning the toss, India opted to field first against quality opposition. Their bowlers stepped up brilliantly, with Piyush Chawla producing a match-winning spell of 3 for 18 in 4 overs. Varun Aaron and Stuart Binny also rose to the occasion, claiming two wickets each.
In reply, while chasing a competitive target of 145 runs, India suffered early setbacks as former T20 stalwarts Suresh Raina and Robin Uthappa fell cheaply. But Binny had other plans. The right-hander stood tall, smashing a blistering half-century off just 21 balls to guide his side home. Yuvraj Singh and Yusuf Pathan also chipped in with quickfire 21-run cameos. The combined all-round effort powered India into the semi-final spot with a run chase in just 13.2 overs.
Fans scrutiny rises over possible India vs Pakistan semi-final
With the World Championship of Legends semi-final approaching, the key question is whether India will play Pakistan after the earlier group-stage clash was boycotted by Indian players. The withdrawal was in protest, citing Pakistan’s alleged support of terrorism following the Pahalgam terror attack in April. As a result, points were shared between both teams in the group stage. Now, with national sentiment still raw, fans are concerned whether players like Shikhar Dhawan and others—who previously refused to play will again step back for the knockout, as public and sponsor pressure continues to mount.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
India vs Pakistan – WCL Semi-Final
We applaud Team India @India_Champions for their outstanding performance in the World Championship of Legends, you’ve made the nation proud.
However, the upcoming semi-final against Pakistan is not just another game, Terror and cricket cannot…
— Nishant Pitti (@nishantpitti) July 30, 2025
Will India play against Pakistan in the semi final of WCL? pic.twitter.com/ai9gpw1mEB
— Nipu (@rohitsinghnipu) July 30, 2025
India will leave for the nation or play for the championship?#WCL2025 pic.twitter.com/aiWcnJn5Tj
— ᴜ. (@Ukhattak01) July 30, 2025
Will India boycott the semi-final vs Pakistan at WCL 2025? The league game was labelled “no result” and points were shared. No option to do that now. If India refuses to play, will they send Pakistan through to the finals? #WCL2025
— Rohit Sankar (@imRohit_SN) July 30, 2025
No cricket, No business with enemies. #INDvsPAK match?#WCL2025 pic.twitter.com/ID2q0B5IJ4
— Cricket addict (@Cricketadd75277) July 30, 2025
फिर से इंडिया पाकिस्तान?#WCL2025 pic.twitter.com/6lc6Fm3xbU
— Ravi Rathore (@Ravi_Rathore_07) July 29, 2025
Now we have fallen into our own trap.
Indian WCL players first boycotted the league match against pakistan, now guess what we have to play Semi Final against pakistan. If we forfeited the match then Pakistan will go into the fina straight away #WCL25 #IndVsPak— Harneet Singh (@Harneet_memer) July 30, 2025
Terror and cricket cannot go with each other. This is not a ICC World Cup match. Let those Pakistan beggars go the finals. We already have enough.
— Ben Stokes Fan Club (@KaFavourite) July 30, 2025
How hilarious that will look if at all india play this match and If they boycott the match, I think Pakistan will enter final. I guess India will play this time! #WCL2025 pic.twitter.com/mIz8P3kj2N
— Avnish Tiwari (@avnishh26) July 30, 2025
India’s Champions team has reached the semifinals. India boycotted their earlier match against Pakistan. Meanwhile, Pakistan also made it to the semis. Now, it’s set to be an India vs Pakistan semifinal.
Here’s the twist: if India chooses to boycott again, Pakistan will… pic.twitter.com/pV0hvaAdSg
— Vipin Tiwari (@Vipintiwari952) July 29, 2025
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