The India vs Pakistan clash in the 2025 World Championship of Legends (WCL) is more than just a game — it’s a microcosm of the two countries, a powerful reminder of how sport can offer hope and healing, even in tense times, but not by being completely separate from the political landscape. This high-octane match marks the first India-Pakistan cricket encounter since the bloody conflict of May 2025, which ended with a ceasefire on May 10. The standoff still casts a shadow over diplomatic ties, but on the field at Edgbaston on July 20, cricket is being used to write a different story. India, led by Yuvraj Singh, features players who often lived in the shadows of the greats. Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, Stuart Binny, and others get a rare chance to be in the spotlight again, without the pressures of selection or national expectations. For Yuvraj, who was never given a long run as skipper during his playing days, this captaincy is a redemption arc in itself. On the other side, Pakistan, captained by Mohammad Hafeez, brings together a team of familiar names like Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Malik, Umar Akmal, and Sharjeel Khan. Many of them have faced controversies or been pushed to the sidelines over the years, but the WCL gives them a clean slate—an opportunity to remind the world of their talent, not their troubles. Given the timing, this game carries emotional weight. And reports are circulating that some Indian players are pulling out of the match, which they would be justified in doing and praised for. It remains to be seen if this clash can strip the rivalry of its heavy political baggage and bring back the joy of watching India and Pakistan face off — purely as sport. When Will IND-C vs PAK-C Be Played? India Champions vs Pakistan Champions will be played on July 20, 2025. The match will start at 9:00 PM IST Where Will IND-C vs PAK-C Be Played? India Champions vs Pakistan Champions will be played at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham. IND-C vs PAK-C Weather Report How To Watch IND-C Vs PAK-C? Star Sports will broadcast the match for Indian TV viewers, who can also stream it on FanCode. IND-C vs PAK-C Squads* India Champions Squad: Yuvraj Singh (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina, Irfan Pathan, Yusuf Pathan, Robin Uthappa (wk), Ambati Rayudu, Piyush Chawla, Stuart Binny, Varun Aaron, Vinay Kumar, Abhimanyu Mithun, Siddarth Kaul, Gurkeerat Maan. Pakistan Champions Squad: Mohammad Hafeez (c), Kamran Akmal (wk), Shoaib Malik, Sharjeel Khan, Asif Ali, Umar Amin, Aamer Yamin, Wahab Riaz, Sohail Khan, Sohail Tanvir, Rumman Raees, Shahid Afridi, Imad Wasim, Fawad Alam, Sohaib Maqsood, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Younis Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq, Abdul Razzaq, Saeed Ajmal (* some players might pull out before the game begins)