WCL 2025: Predicting West Indies Champions XI for match 2

West Indies Champions will face South Africa Champions in the second match of the World Championship of Legends 2025. The team has appointed Chris Gayle as the captain this year. Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo, and Shivnarine Chanderpaul are some of the changes that have been made in the squad.

Let’s look at the probable playing XI of the West Indies Champions for the 2nd match of the WCL 2025 –

Top Order: Chris Gayle (c), Dwayne Smith, and Lendl Simmons

Skipper Chris Gayle, the most destructive batter of the T20 format, is likely to open the innings with Dwayne Smith. Both the batters opened the innings for West Indies Masters in the International Masters League that was played February-March this year. Lendl Simmons might join the duo at the top. He was the second-highest run-scorer in the IML tournament.

Middle Order: Shivnarine Chanderpaul, and Chadwick Walton (wk)

Shivnarine Chanderpaul last played in a T20 event during the Road Safety World Series in 2020. He is likely to find a place in the middle order along with Chadwick Walton. Walton also played in the IML tournament this year and batted in the middle order.

Lower Middle Order: Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo, and Ashley Nurse

Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo, and Ashley Nurse are likely to be a part of the West Indies Champions’ lower middle order. Bravo last played in the Caribbean Premier League in 2024, while Pollard was a part of MI New York’s squad that won the Major League Cricket this month. Nurse has also played in a few leagues recently and can also contribute a few overs.

Bowlers: Sheldon Cottrell, Shannon Gabriel, and Sulieman Benn

Sheldon Cottrell, Shannon Gabriel, and Sulieman Benn might be the three bowlers that the West Indies Champions pick in their XI for this game. Cottrell would be ready to give the salute sendoffs to South Africa Champions’ batters. Gabriel is still active in domestic cricket and played in the West Indies Championship in April this year. Benn also played in the IML and took five wickets in seven games at an average of 35.40.

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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