Australia vs Bangladesh Champions, WCL 2026: Preview, Squads & Match Time
Australia Champions won by 37 runs. Australia Champions 203/6 (20), Bangladesh Champions 166/6 (20) in Match 7 of WCL Season 3, played on Wednesday 7 October 2026 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Fixture verified against Cricbuzz’s WCL 2026 match list · Result confirmed
Australia Champions won by 37 runs
Player of the match: David Warner
Australia Champions innings203/6 (20)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usman Khawajab Abu Jayed | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 37.5 |
| David Warner (c)c Abu Jayed b Rubel | 66 | 38 | 7 | 4 | 173.7 |
| D Arcy Shortc Ziaur Rahman b Abu Jayed | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Joe Burnsc Jahurul Islam b Ziaur Rahman | 9 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 150.0 |
| Callum Fergusonc Mahmudullah b Ziaur Rahman | 63 | 36 | 7 | 2 | 175.0 |
| Ben Dunk †not out | 45 | 24 | 2 | 4 | 187.5 |
| Jonathan Wellsc Rony Talukdar b Abu Jayed | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80.0 |
| Nathan Coulter-Nilenot out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Extrasb 0, lb 6, w 6, nb 0 | 12 | ||||
| Total20 overs · RR 10.15 | 203/6 | ||||
Did not bat Kane Richardson, Ben Hilfenhaus, Fawad Ahmed
Fall of wickets 1-27 (Usman Khawaja, 3.1 ov), 2-27 (D Arcy Short, 3.3 ov), 3-36 (Joe Burns, 4.3 ov), 4-133 (David Warner, 13.4 ov), 5-177 (Callum Ferguson, 17.2 ov), 6-184 (Jonathan Wells, 18.2 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasir Hossain | 4 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 9.20 |
| Rubel Hossain | 3 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 6.70 |
| Abu Jayed2 wd | 4 | 0 | 46 | 3 | 11.50 |
| Ziaur Rahman3 wd | 4 | 0 | 45 | 2 | 11.20 |
| Arafat Sunny1 wd | 3 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 10.00 |
| Enamul Haque jnr | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 9.50 |
Bangladesh Champions innings166/6 (20)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imrul Kayesc Hilfenhaus b Fawad Ahmed | 41 | 30 | 3 | 3 | 136.7 |
| Rony Talukdarrun out (Wells/Coulter-Nile) | 9 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 150.0 |
| Fazle Mahmudlbw b D Arcy Short | 27 | 20 | 0 | 3 | 135.0 |
| Mahmudullah (c)not out | 73 | 35 | 2 | 8 | 208.6 |
| Jahurul Islam †b Fawad Ahmed | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80.0 |
| Nasir Hossainc Ben Dunk b Hilfenhaus | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 |
| Ziaur Rahmanc Ben Dunk b Kane Richardson | 4 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 30.8 |
| Arafat Sunnynot out | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 55.6 |
| Extrasb 0, lb 0, w 2, nb 0 | 2 | ||||
| Total20 overs · RR 8.30 | 166/6 | ||||
Did not bat Rubel Hossain, Abu Jayed, Enamul Haque jnr
Fall of wickets 1-30 (Rony Talukdar, 3.5 ov), 2-71 (Imrul Kayes, 8.5 ov), 3-77 (Fazle Mahmud, 9.3 ov), 4-84 (Jahurul Islam, 10.5 ov), 5-85 (Nasir Hossain, 11.1 ov), 6-108 (Ziaur Rahman, 14.6 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Hilfenhaus2 wd | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6.00 |
| Kane Richardson | 4 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 9.50 |
| Nathan Coulter-Nile | 2 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 16.50 |
| Fawad Ahmed | 4 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 7.80 |
| D Arcy Short | 4 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 4.80 |
| Jonathan Wells | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.50 |
Australia vs Bangladesh: date, venue and start times
| Competition | World Championship of Legends 2026 (WCL Season 3) |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Australia Champions vs Bangladesh Champions |
| Match | Match 7 · League stage |
| Date | Wednesday 7 October 2026 |
| Venue | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, United Arab Emirates |
| UAE | 3:30 PM · UTC+4 |
| India | 5:00 PM IST |
| Pakistan | 4:30 PM PKT |
| Bangladesh | 5:30 PM · UTC+6 |
| United Kingdom | 12:30 PM BST |
| Format | T20 |
| Status | Completed: Australia Champions won by 37 runs |
What to know before the match
This was Match 7 of the Season 3 league stage, the afternoon game of the 7 October double-header. Australia Champions won by 37 runs. Player of the match: David Warner.
Australia Champions have 2 wins and 2 defeats from 4 completed Season 3 matches. Most recent: beat West Indies by 36 runs on 11 October. Bangladesh Champions have 1 win and 3 defeats from 4 completed Season 3 matches. Most recent: beat India by 3 runs on 11 October.
Squad news, players and playing XIs
Australia Champions
David Warner is named in Season 3 coverage. Left-handed opening batter. Warner adds a new opening option for Australia in Season 3. The opening partnership and the way Australia use the first six overs are central questions for their batting plan once the XI is named.
A complete match-day squad and starting XI for this fixture have not been verified. The previous-season roster is available in the team guide and is labelled by season; inclusion in that roster is not confirmation of selection for this match.
Australia Champions squad, player profiles and Season 3 fixtures →
Bangladesh Champions
Mahmudullah Riyad is named in Season 3 coverage. Middle-order batter, off-spin option and reported captain. Bangladesh are making their WCL debut. Their first season will establish the franchise’s own record; Bangladesh’s international results do not count as results for Bangladesh Champions.
A 9 September report from Dhaka Post names Mahmudullah as captain and lists the following Bangladesh Champions players:
- Mahmudullah Riyad
- Mohammad Ashraful
- Imrul Kayes
- Abu Hider Rony
- Nasir Hossain
- Rony Talukdar
- Elias Sunny
- Kamrul Islam Rabbi
- Rubel Hossain
- Ziaur Rahman
- Enamul Haque Jr
This is the reported squad, not a confirmed playing XI for this fixture. Match selection and any changes to the travelling party need a team announcement.
Bangladesh Champions squad, player profiles and Season 3 fixtures →
Australia Champions won the toss and chose to bat. The playing XIs, batting order and bowling figures are in the scorecard at the top of this page.
Past WCL records and head-to-head context
This will be the first WCL meeting between these two Champion franchises. Bangladesh Champions did not participate in 2024 or 2025, so there is no previous WCL head-to-head scorecard, winning margin or venue record for this pairing. Senior international matches between the two countries are a different competition.
| Team | WCL background |
|---|---|
| Australia Champions | Third in the 2025 league table with five points; semi-finalists |
| Bangladesh Champions | WCL debut in 2026; no previous WCL standings or head-to-head results |
Venue and conditions
All Season 3 matches are played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, including both semi-finals and the final. The Dubai leg was dropped when the fixture list was reissued after Pakistan Champions withdrew. This fixture is the afternoon game of the day’s double-header, starting at 3:30 PM UAE.
A match-specific pitch report, weather forecast and boundary measurements are not available in the schedule announcement. Surface preparation, conditions on the day and the toss will inform batting and bowling decisions. A par score or a chasing advantage should not be assumed from the venue name alone.
Explore the Sharjah venue guide →
Live score, broadcast and match updates
Final result: Australia Champions won by 37 runs. The full scorecard is in the match panel at the top of this page. The 2025 results in the historical section are separate from this Season 3 fixture.
Season 3 broadcast and streaming details must be checked against rights announcements. The 2025 broadcaster list is historical reference, not a guarantee that the same service will carry this fixture. See the broadcast guide for the latest verified information. Ticket prices and booking details are not yet verified for this fixture.
Season 3 points table · Complete Season 3 schedule · All seven team guides
Frequently asked questions
When is Australia vs Bangladesh in WCL 2026?
It was played on Wednesday 7 October 2026, starting at 3:30 PM UAE / 5:00 PM IST. Australia Champions won by 37 runs.
Where is the match being played?
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, United Arab Emirates.
Are the playing XIs confirmed?
Yes. The playing XIs were named at the toss and are listed in the scorecard on this page.
Have Bangladesh Champions played this opponent in WCL before?
No. Bangladesh Champions make their WCL debut in 2026; this is their first WCL meeting with this opponent.
Sources and editorial notes
Fixture date, venue and start time follow the announced Season 3 schedule in our full tournament calendar. Team and tournament background is available in the linked team guides. The WCL UAE announcement published by CricTracker names the headline Season 3 players. Squad reports are attributed above. Match analysis is editorial context, not a prediction or a confirmed selection.