WCL 2025: Predicting England Champions XI for match 3

The England Champions will take on the Australia Champions in the third match of the World Championship of Legends 2025 on Saturday, July 19, at Edgbaston. England faced Pakistan in the first match of the season and lost the match by five runs. Chris Tremlett and Liam Plunkett took two wickets each for England while Phil Mustard and Ian Bell scored a half-century each.

Most of the players from last season’s squad have made it to the team this year. Players like Chris Lynn, Moises Henriques, and Steve O’Keefe have also been picked in the squad this year.

Let’s look at the probable playing XI of the England Champions XI for the 3rd match of the WCL 2025 –

Top Order: Phil Mustard (wk), Alastair Cook, and James Vince

Phil Mustard, Alastair Cook, and James Vince are likely to be there in the top order of England. Mustard had a terrific outing in the first game against Pakistan and scored 58 runs off 51 deliveries while Cook and Vince scored seven runs each. England would be hoping for a decent outing from both the batters.

Middle Order: Ian Bell, Eoin Morgan (c), and Tim Ambrose

Ian Bell was also in great form in the previous game and remained unbeaten on 51 runs off 35 deliveries. Furthermore, Eoin Morgan remained not out on 16 runs off 12. Ambrose didn’t get a chance to bat in the first game but has made two half-centuries in his last five outings.

Lower Middle Order: Liam Plunkett, Chris Tremlett, and Dimitri Mascarenhas

Liam Plunkett, Chris Tremlett, and Dimitri Mascarenhas will likely be a part of the lower middle order. Plunkett and Tremlett picked up two wickets each against Pakistan. Mascarenhas took a wicket as well.

Bowlers: Ryan Sidebottom and Stuart Meaker

Ryan Sidebottom and Stuart Meaker might be the two bowlers in the playing 11. Both the bowlers opened the bowling for England against Pakistan. They bowled a total of five overs in the powerplay and gave away 27 runs and took two wickets.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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