Australia vs West Indies Champions, WCL 2026: Preview, Squads & Match Time
Australia Champions won by 36 runs. Australia Champions 119 (16.2), West Indies Champions 83 (18.1) in Match 12 of WCL Season 3, played on Sunday 11 October 2026 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Fixture verified against Cricbuzz’s WCL 2026 match list · Result confirmed
Australia Champions won by 36 runs
Player of the match: Hilfenhaus
Australia Champions innings119 (16.2)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D Arcy Shortc Walton b R Emrit | 34 | 16 | 0 | 5 | 212.5 |
| David Warner (c)c C Brathwaite b F Edwards | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.7 |
| Ben Dunk †c R Reifer b Cottrell | 13 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 144.4 |
| Joe Burnsc F Edwards b Cottrell | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Callum Fergusonc Gayle b Cottrell | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 |
| Jonathan Wellsc Blackwood b R Reifer | 26 | 26 | 1 | 2 | 100.0 |
| Nathan Coulter-Nilec Blackwood b D Mohammed | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 88.9 |
| Ben Hilfenhausb DJ Bravo | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80.0 |
| Fawad Ahmedc Walton b R Reifer | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 44.4 |
| Michael Beerc L Simmons b F Edwards | 8 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 72.7 |
| Ben Laughlinnot out | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 300.0 |
| Extrasb 0, lb 0, w 8, nb 0 | 8 | ||||
| Total16.2 overs · RR 7.29 | 119 | ||||
Fall of wickets 1-15 (David Warner, 2.1 ov), 2-42 (Ben Dunk, 4.3 ov), 3-43 (Joe Burns, 4.4 ov), 4-51 (D Arcy Short, 5.3 ov), 5-54 (Callum Ferguson, 6.1 ov), 6-65 (Nathan Coulter-Nile, 8.2 ov), 7-70 (Ben Hilfenhaus, 9.2 ov), 8-97 (Fawad Ahmed, 12.6 ov), 9-100 (Jonathan Wells, 14.1 ov), 10-119 (Michael Beer, 16.2 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidel Edwards | 2.2 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 4.30 |
| Sheldon Cottrell2 wd | 3 | 0 | 31 | 3 | 10.30 |
| Rayad Emrit4 wd | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.80 |
| Dwayne Bravo1 wd | 3 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 8.00 |
| Dave Mohammed | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2.50 |
| Raymon Reifer1 wd | 2 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 9.00 |
West Indies Champions innings83 (18.1)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gayle (c)b Hilfenhaus | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Lendl Simmonsc Wells b Beer | 17 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 94.4 |
| Chadwick Walton †c Ben Laughlin b Hilfenhaus | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Jermaine Blackwoodc Burns b Coulter-Nile | 19 | 38 | 0 | 1 | 50.0 |
| Raymon Reiferc Ben Laughlin b Hilfenhaus | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.3 |
| Dwayne Bravolbw b Fawad Ahmed | 4 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 30.8 |
| Dave Mohammedlbw b D Arcy Short | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 100.0 |
| Rayad Emritb Fawad Ahmed | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.3 |
| Carlos Brathwaitest Ben Dunk b Fawad Ahmed | 25 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 277.8 |
| Sheldon Cottrellc Coulter-Nile b D Arcy Short | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60.0 |
| Fidel Edwardsnot out | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.7 |
| Extrasb 0, lb 3, w 1, nb 0 | 4 | ||||
| Total18.1 overs · RR 4.57 | 83 | ||||
Fall of wickets 1-2 (Chris Gayle, 0.4 ov), 2-7 (Chadwick Walton, 2.1 ov), 3-27 (Lendl Simmons, 5.4 ov), 4-28 (Raymon Reifer, 6.2 ov), 5-37 (Dwayne Bravo, 9.4 ov), 6-47 (Dave Mohammed, 11.2 ov), 7-50 (Rayad Emrit, 12.2 ov), 8-76 (Carlos Brathwaite, 14.1 ov), 9-79 (Sheldon Cottrell, 15.4 ov), 10-83 (Jermaine Blackwood, 18.1 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Hilfenhaus | 4 | 2 | 13 | 3 | 3.20 |
| Michael Beer1 wd | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.80 |
| Nathan Coulter-Nile | 2.1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.90 |
| Fawad Ahmed | 4 | 1 | 21 | 3 | 5.20 |
| D Arcy Short | 3 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 5.30 |
| Ben Laughlin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 |
Australia vs West Indies: date, venue and start times
| Competition | World Championship of Legends 2026 (WCL Season 3) |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Australia Champions vs West Indies Champions |
| Match | Match 12 · League stage |
| Date | Sunday 11 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 36 runs |
What to know before the match
This was Match 12 of the Season 3 league stage, the afternoon game of the 11 October double-header. Australia Champions won by 36 runs. Player of the match: Hilfenhaus.
Australia Champions have 3 wins and 2 defeats from 5 completed Season 3 matches. Most recent: beat England by 16 runs on 14 October. West Indies Champions have 3 wins and 2 defeats from 5 completed Season 3 matches. Most recent: beat India by 6 wkts on 13 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 →
West Indies Champions
Dwayne Bravo is named in Season 3 coverage. Seam-bowling all-rounder. West Indies are aiming for a stronger league campaign after finishing sixth in 2025. Bravo’s all-round role makes the use of pace changes and the balance of the bowling attack useful areas to watch.
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.
West Indies 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
2025 league meeting · 23 July 2025: Australia won by eight wickets. Result source: Cricbuzz.
| Team | WCL background |
|---|---|
| Australia Champions | Third in the 2025 league table with five points; semi-finalists |
| West Indies Champions | Sixth in the 2025 league table with two points |
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 36 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 West Indies in WCL 2026?
It was played on Sunday 11 October 2026, starting at 3:30 PM UAE / 5:00 PM IST. Australia Champions won by 36 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.
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.