EDC vs WIC Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch – WCL T20 2025, Match 5

EDC vs WIC Dream11 Prediction [Source: @cricketangon/X]

England Champions (EDC) will take on West Indies Champions (WIC) in the fifth match of the second season of World Championship of Legends (WCL) T20 2025. This match will be played at the County Ground in Northampton, England on Tuesday, July 22nd at 5:00 PM IST.

Ahead of this exciting clash, here's a comprehensive look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy cricket tips, pitch report, the top player picks, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

County Ground, Northampton – Record Of Chasing Teams in T20 Matches

So far, 3 T20 matches have been played at County Ground, and all the games were lost by the chasing sides. The team that won the toss will prefer to bat first here.

Hot Picks For EDC vs WIC WCL T20 2025 Match 5 Dream11 Team Today

England Champions

Eoin Morgan

• WCL 2025 stats: 60 runs in 2 matches
• An Irish-born Englishman with a reputation for inventive and audacious stroke-play, Eoin Morgan has over time proved to be one of the most innovative players in international cricket. With a blend of nous and power, Morgan is a natural finisher and could be a great pick for the fantasy contests.

Phil Mustard

• WCL 2025 stats: 62 runs in 2 matches
• A left-handed wicket-keeper batsman, who could hit the ball a long way, Phil Mustard is an excellent player and could be a great pick for the fantasy contests.

Ravi Bopara

• WCL 2025 stats: 36 runs in 1 match
• A versatile all-rounder, Ravi Bopara's consistency with the bat and ability to chip in with crucial wickets make him a player to watch in WCL. His adaptability across formats is a major asset.

West Indies Champions

Lendl Simmons

• WCL 2025 stats: 28 runs in 1 match
• A proven match-winner, Lendl Simmons’ ability to accelerate innings and play impactful knocks makes him a key figure in WCL. His T20 experience strengthens any batting lineup.

Sheldon Cottrell

• WCL 2025 stats: 2 wickets in 1 match
• Known for his left-arm pace and trademark salute celebration, Sheldon Cottrell’s ability to swing the ball and bowl fiery spells makes him a dangerous bowler in WCL.

Kieron Pollard

• WCL 2025 stats: 0 runs in 1 match
• A powerful all-rounder, Kieron Pollard’s brutal hitting and crucial medium-pace bowling make him a game-changer in WCL. He failed to deliver in the first match, but a player like him can be a game changer any day.

EDC vs WIC WCL T20 2025 Match 5 Weather And Pitch Today

Weather - According to AccuWeather, the weather will be sunny, then turn cloudy. The temperature will be between 22°C-13°C and there is a 19% chance of rain during the game.

Pitch report – The pitch at The County Ground, Northampton typically provides a balanced surface for both batters and bowlers. While it tends to favor the batsmen with its true bounce and pace, the spinners can also make an impact, particularly in the middle overs. The ball often comes onto the bat nicely, allowing for powerful hitting, especially during the latter stages of the innings.

EDC vs WIC WCL T20 2025 Match 5 Captain And Vice-Captain Picks

EDC vs WIC WCL T20 2025 Match 5 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Tim Ambrose, Phil Mustard, Chadwick Walton
Batters: Eoin Morgan, Ian Bell, Lendl Simmons, Chris Gayle
All-rounders: Ravi Bopara, Kieron Pollard
Bowlers: Sheldon Cottrell, Liam Plunkett

Captain: Kieron Pollard
Vice-captain: Phil Mustard

EDC vs WIC WCL T20 2025 Match 5 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Phil Mustard, Chadwick Walton
Batters: Eoin Morgan, James Vince, Lendl Simmons, Dwayne Smith
All-rounders: Ravi Bopara, Kieron Pollard
Bowlers: Sheldon Cottrell, Liam Plunkett, Fidel Edwards

Captain: Eoin Morgan
Vice-captain: Lendl Simmons

EDC vs WIC WCL T20 2025 Match 5 Expert Advice

The pitch at County Ground, Northampton is a balanced surface and offers good batting and bowling conditions. Hence, a balanced or batsmen heavy fantasy team will be preferred for the game.

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