IAC vs WIC Match Prediction 2025 15th T20: Match Preview, Pitch Report and Who will win Today’s Match?

IAC vs WIC Match Preview

In the final league clash of the 2025 WCL, the India Champions compete against the West Indies Champions, as both teams continue to vie for qualification to the semi-finals.

West Indies Champions just need a win against the Indian team to leapfrog England Champions to 4th place. Meanwhile, it is a much more difficult task for the India Champions, who need a big win. They currently have 1 point and can get to 3 points with a win but their current net run rate is -2.002 while the England Champions’ net run rate is -0.809.

The India Champions have played four matches and have not won a single game. They have lost 3 matches with their opening game of the season against the Pakistan Champions was cancelled.

In their last match, they lost by 23 runs against the England Champions. The England team scored 223 runs with a century from Ravi Bopara and half-century from Ian Bell. In pursuit of the target, the India Champions scored 200 runs with Yusuf Pathan the top scorer with 52 runs.

As for the West Indies Champions, they have also played 4 matches in the World Championship Legends 2025 season. In those matches, they have won only one game that was against the England Champions and lost 3 matches. They are currently 5th with 2 points and just need a win to leapfrog England Champions to 4th position and confirm their place in the semi-finals.

They are also coming into this match after a loss against the Pakistan Champions by 49 runs in their previous match. The West Indies team first conceded 200 with Kamran Akmal scoring a century from the Pakistan team. For the West Indies, there was no significant performance with the ball.

And that was the case with the bat as well as they scored only 151 runs thanks to late exploits from Chadwick Walton, Willaim Perkins, Dwayne Bravo and Ashley Nurse. Despite having so many big names, the West Indies Champions have massively underperformed in the ongoing tournament.

IAC vs WIC Recent Form

Comparing both the teams’ form, none of the two teams have been exceptional as suggested by their recent form. The India Champions have won 2 matches in their last 5 matches and lost 3. All three losses have come this season while both the wins are the semi-final and final win from last season. As for the West Indies Champions, they have won only once in their last 5 games, against the England Champions. They have also lost 3 and had a game end in tie against South Africa Champions, which they eventually lost in a tie-breaker.

IAC vs WIC Head-to-Head in T20s

There has been previously one match played between the India Champions and the West Indies Champions, that was last season in 2024. And it was the Indian team who were victorious as they won by 27 runs via DLS method.

In a 20-over match, the India Champions amassed 229 runs, but rain shortened the second innings. The West Indies managed 31 runs in 5.3 overs, falling short and losing the game by 27 runs.

Grace Road, Leicester Pitch Report

The pitch at Grace Road in Leicester is perfectly balanced, really upping the excitement for T20 cricket fans. SIACe the ball's got some bounce and quickness, it'll probably move quite a bit early on, setting up a thrilling and tightly contested match. As the game goes on, the conditions for batting should get better, especially once the floodlights are on. The pitch is likely to settle down, giving batsmen more confidence to play their shots freely. Having smaller boundaries means more scoring opportunities as the match progresses.

IAC vs WIC Predicted Playing XI

India Champions: Robin Uthappa, Shikhar Dhawan, Ambati Rayudu, Yuvraj Singh (C), Stuart Binny, Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan, Pawan Negi, Vinay Kumar, Harbhajan Singh, Varun Aaron.

West Indies Champions: Dwayne Smith, Chris Gayle (C), Lendl Simmons, Chadwick Walton, Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo, Ashley Nurse, D Mohammad, Sheldon Cottrell, Shannon Gabriel, Fidel Edwards.

IAC vs WIC Top Performers

India Champions Top Batter: Shikhar Dhawan

The India Champions opening batter Shikhar Dhawan will have to play a key role for the India Champions in this match. He scored 91 runs vs the Australia team to prove his credentials and in a big match like this, Dhawan will have to play key role in giving team India a good start.

India Champions Top Bowler: Irfan Pathan

Bowling has been the weakness for the Indian team as none of the bowlers have been able to put-up truly exceptional performance. Irfan Pathan can play a big role for the team in this match. Pathan is known to swing the ball and he can be a threat with the new ball.

West Indies Champions Top Batter: Chadwick Walton

Despite the presence of some top veteran batters in the West Indies Champions squad, it is Chadwick Walton who has been in brilliant form. The wicketkeeper batter has scored 152 runs in the tournament and played three valuable knocks, failing only once.

West Indies Champions Top Bowler: Fidel Edwards

Former West Indies pacer Fidel Edwards has been the best bowler for the West Indies Champions with 6 wickets in 2 matches. He took 3 wickets each both the matches and can be a game-changer if he plays this match.

IAC vs WIC Today Match Prediction

This is the last match of the tournament and both the teams are still in the reckning for a place in the semi-final. Both sides will be willing to give their all for a crucial victory in this match.

There is currently no clear pre-match favourite given how both the teams have struggled in the tournament so far. However, the West Indies Champions have shown that extra umph in them with bat and ball. However, the same cannot be said about the defending champions India Champions.

The India Champions have struggled with bat and ball, leaving them a lot to do in this match to get a positive result. Hence, West Indies will be gunning for the much needed win. But, still you can't discount the India Champions, who won't let it go easily without a fight. This should be a cracker of a match.