Walton’s Heroics and Edwards’ Firepower Seal Thrilling Win for West Indies Champions Over England
West Indies Champions defeated England Champions by 10 runs in a tight World Championship of Legends 2025 match at Northampton. Batting first, WI posted 164/9, with Walton scoring 85. Meaker took 4 wickets. In reply, England were all out for 154, despite Samit Patel’s 52, and Fidel Edwards starred with the ball, claiming 3 crucial wickets.
During the 5th game of the World Championship of Legends 2025, held on July 22, 2025, at the County Ground in Northampton, the West Indies Champions outplayed the England Champions in a thrilling T20 match, winning by 10 runs. England won the toss and chose to bowl, hoping to tame the West Indies’ explosive batters. The West Indies managed a solid 164/9 in their 20 overs, thanks to Chadwick Walton’s fiery 85. England gave it their all in the chase but ended at 154 all out, with Samit Patel’s brave 52 standing out.
Chadwick Walton Takes the Centre Stage for West Indies Champions
The West Indies came out swinging, aiming to set a tough target on a lively Northampton pitch. Things started poorly, though, as opener Dwayne Smith got out for a duck off just two balls, bowled by Ryan Sidebottom’s swinging delivery in the first over. This brought captain Chris Gayle to the crease, and he didn’t hold back, smashing 21 runs off 19 balls with a four and a six, going at a strike rate of 110.53. Gayle looked dangerous, but Stuart Meaker got him in the 9th over, caught by Ian Bell at slip. Lendl Simmons, the other opener, couldn’t get going, scratching out 4 runs off 11 balls before Ajmal Shahzad had him caught by Chris Tremlett in the 4th over. At 17/2 after 3.2 overs, West Indies were wobbling, but Chadwick Walton, their wicketkeeper, took charge with a game-changing knock.
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Walton’s 85 off 50 balls was pure class, packed with 8 fours and 5 sixes, at a strike rate of 170. He steadied the ship early on and then went big, hammering the England bowlers to keep the scoreboard ticking. William Perkins chipped in with a quick 5 off 3 balls, including a huge six, but Samit Patel’s spin got him stumped by Tim Ambrose in the 10th over. Kieron Pollard, the big-hitting all-rounder, then joined Walton and lit up the ground, blasting 30 off 16 balls with 3 fours and a six, at a strike rate of 187.50. Their partnership pushed West Indies to 154, but Meaker struck twice in the 17th over, getting Walton caught by Ravi Bopara and Pollard by Bell, slowing things down.
The lower order couldn’t keep up the pace. Ashley Nurse fell for a duck off one ball, bowled by Meaker, and Dwayne Bravo scraped just 1 run off 4 balls before Shahzad bowled him. Sulieman Benn managed 1 off 3 balls, caught by Meaker off Shahzad, while Sheldon Cottrell hung on for 1 not out off 7 balls. Fidel Edwards, unbeaten on 6 off 4 balls with a four, added some late runs. Shannon Gabriel didn’t bat. The innings got a boost from 12 extras (7 leg byes, 5 wides), finishing at 164/9 in 20 overs.
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Can they chase it?
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England’s bowlers worked hard to keep things tight. Stuart Meaker was the star, with a brilliant 4 wickets for 24 runs in 4 overs, at an economy of 6.00. He took out Gayle, Walton, Nurse, and Pollard, hitting the West Indies hard at crucial moments. Ajmal Shahzad backed him up with 3 wickets for 28 runs, nabbing Simmons, Bravo, and Benn.
Ryan Sidebottom started strong with Smith’s wicket, giving away 20 runs in 3 overs, and Samit Patel picked up 1 for 24, getting Perkins. Chris Tremlett (0/17), Liam Plunkett (0/25), Moeen Ali (0/11), and Ravi Bopara (0/28) struggled, with Plunkett and Bopara leaking runs. The powerplay (overs 0.1–6) yielded 35 runs for West Indies, setting a decent platform despite early losses. Walton’s masterclass and Pollard’s quickfire knock made sure West Indies had a fighting total of 164.
Samit Patel Fails to Go Past the Finishing Line for England Champions
Chasing 165, England got off to a nightmare start against a fired-up West Indies bowling attack. Openers Alastair Cook and Moeen Ali were both out for ducks off the first two balls from Fidel Edwards in the opening over as Cook bowled and Moeen was caught by Dwayne Bravo, leaving England at 0/2. Ian Bell tried to hold things together, scoring 5 off 7 balls, but Edwards got him too, caught by Walton in the 3rd over. Captain Eoin Morgan battled to 9 off 16 balls with a four, but Edwards struck again, with Gayle taking the catch in the 5th over. At 19/4, England were in deep trouble, staring down a huge challenge.
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Ravi Bopara and Samit Patel fought back, giving England a glimmer of hope. Bopara made 24 off 22 balls, with 2 fours and a six, at a strike rate of 109.09. Patel played a cracker of an innings, scoring 52 off 36 balls with 3 fours and a six, at a strike rate of 144.44. Their 40-run stand got England back in the game, but Bopara was stumped by Walton off Sulieman Benn in the 11th over. Patel kept going, linking up with Tim Ambrose for a vital 49-run partnership. Ambrose made 18 off 18 balls with a four, but Shannon Gabriel trapped him lbw in the 18th over. Patel fell earlier in the 16th over, caught by Ashley Nurse off Gabriel.
The tail couldn’t keep up. Chris Tremlett scored 5 off 5 balls with a four before Dwayne Bravo bowled him in the 17th over. Liam Plunkett, not out on 12 off 9 balls with a four and a six, showed some fight, while Stuart Meaker made 7 off 5 balls with a four but was run out on the last ball, going for a risky run. Ajmal Shahzad was out for a duck to Bravo, and Ryan Sidebottom didn’t bat. England got 22 extras (11 leg byes, 10 wides, 1 no-ball), which helped, but they ended at 154 all out in 20 overs, 10 runs short.
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West Indies’ bowlers were on point. Fidel Edwards was electric, taking 4 wickets for 11 runs in 3 overs, ripping through Cook, Moeen, Bell, and Morgan. Shannon Gabriel grabbed 2 for 30, dismissing Patel and Ambrose, while Dwayne Bravo took 2 for 26, getting Tremlett and Shahzad. Sulieman Benn chipped in with 1 for 21, stumping Bopara, and Sheldon Cottrell kept things tight with 0/25 in 4 overs. Dwayne Smith was costly, giving away 30 runs in 2 overs. The powerplay overs yielded just 22 runs, highlighting the West Indies’ early dominance. Patel’s gutsy knock kept England alive, but the early damage was too much, and West Indies sealed the win.
TCNI’s Magic Moment of the Game
Being the guy who flipped the game, Stuart Meaker earned TCNI’s Magic Moment of the Day with a red-hot bowling spell. He took 4 wickets for 24 runs in his 4 overs, keeping his economy at 6.00. Meaker tore through the West Indies, getting rid of Chris Gayle (21), Chadwick Walton (80), Ashley Nurse (0), and Kieron Pollard (30).
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For England Champions, Stuart Meaker pocketed a fiery 4/24.
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His double strike in the 17th over, removing Walton and Pollard, was a game-changer, stopping West Indies from running away with a huge total. Meaker’s pace and accuracy put the batters on the back foot, making sure England had a chaseable 164/9 to go after. His spell was the spark that kept England in the fight.
TCNI’s Hero of the Day
Managing his innings like a pro, Samit Patel was TCNI’s Hero of the Day. His gutsy 52 off 36 balls, with 3 fours and a six, came at a strike rate of 144.44, giving England a fighting chance when they were down and out at 19/4. Patel played smart, mixing steady shots with big hits, and built key partnerships of 40 runs with Ravi Bopara and 49 with Tim Ambrose.
Facing a tough West Indies attack, led by Fidel Edwards’ 4-11, Patel stood tall, battling against Shannon Gabriel’s pace until he fell in the 16th over. Though England lost by 10 runs, finishing at 154, Patel’s knock was the heart of their chase, showing grit and skill in a tense T20 battle.
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