WCL 2025: India Qualifies for Semi-Final… But Will They Face Pakistan?

India Champions have officially booked their place in the semi-finals of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 after beating West Indies Champions in their final league game. But all eyes are now on what happens next, because their next opponent is Pakistan.

While the match is scheduled to be played at Edgbaston on Sunday, July 20, there’s still no official word on whether India will take the field.

Earlier in the tournament, India refused to play Pakistan in the group stage as a mark of protest against the Pahalgam terror attack that shook the country just months ago.

Now, the question is whether India will boycott the semi-final too, even with a spot in the final on the line.

Earlier, speaking to the media, former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan made his stance clear.

“You’re asking this question at the wrong time and place; you shouldn’t have asked it. And even if I didn’t play earlier, I still won’t play now,” he told Geo News.

The last time these two teams were set to face off, during the group stage, the match was cancelled following social media backlash and public sentiment.

That was meant to be a rematch of last season’s WCL final, where India defeated Pakistan to lift the title.

For now, the ball is in India Champions’ court. The team’s silence has added to the suspense, and unless a clear decision comes from the management or the tournament organisers, fans will have to wait and watch if the most anticipated clash of the tournament even takes place.