Bangladesh vs England Champions, WCL 2026: Preview, Squads & Match Time
England Champions won by 7 wkts. Bangladesh Champions 164/9 (20), England Champions 166/3 (16.1) in Match 6 of WCL Season 3, played on Monday 5 October 2026 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Fixture verified against Cricbuzz’s WCL 2026 match list · Result confirmed
England Champions won by 7 wkts
Player of the match: Bopara
Bangladesh Champions innings164/9 (20)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imrul Kayesc and b RJ Sidebottom | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Rony Talukdarst P Mustard b Samit Patel | 44 | 37 | 3 | 2 | 118.9 |
| Fazle Mahmudc Ajmal Shahzad b Roland-Jones | 26 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 162.5 |
| Jahurul Islam †lbw b Samit Patel | 16 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 88.9 |
| Mahmudullah (c)lbw b Ajmal Shahzad | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.7 |
| Nasir Hossainb Panesar | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Ziaur Rahmanb Samit Patel | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Kamrul Islamlbw b Samit Patel | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Abu Jayednot out | 31 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 193.8 |
| Arafat Sunnyc Malan b RJ Sidebottom | 15 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 125.0 |
| Enamul Haque jnrnot out | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Extrasb 5, lb 9, w 0, nb 0 | 14 | ||||
| Total20 overs · RR 8.20 | 164/9 | ||||
Fall of wickets 1-4 (Imrul Kayes, 0.4 ov), 2-53 (Fazle Mahmud, 5.6 ov), 3-99 (Rony Talukdar, 12.2 ov), 4-100 (Jahurul Islam, 12.4 ov), 5-102 (Mahmudullah, 13.1 ov), 6-113 (Ziaur Rahman, 14.4 ov), 7-113 (Kamrul Islam, 14.5 ov), 8-115 (Nasir Hossain, 15.3 ov), 9-148 (Arafat Sunny, 18.5 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Sidebottom | 4 | 0 | 48 | 2 | 12.00 |
| Toby Roland-Jones | 4 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 8.00 |
| Ajmal Shahzad | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.50 |
| Samit Patel | 4 | 0 | 17 | 4 | 4.20 |
| Monty Panesar | 2 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 7.00 |
| Liam Plunkett | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 4.50 |
England Champions innings166/3 (16.1)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravi Bopara (c)not out | 77 | 45 | 5 | 6 | 171.1 |
| Dawid Malanc Arafat Sunny b Abu Jayed | 18 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 163.6 |
| Jason Royb Enamul Haque jnr | 15 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 166.7 |
| Samit Patelc Abu Jayed b Ziaur Rahman | 12 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 80.0 |
| Phil Mustard †not out | 37 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 217.7 |
| Extrasb 0, lb 1, w 6, nb 0 | 7 | ||||
| Total16.1 overs · RR 10.27 | 166/3 | ||||
Did not bat Liam Plunkett, Toby Roland-Jones, Jonathan Trott, Ajmal Shahzad, Ryan Sidebottom, Monty Panesar
Fall of wickets 1-29 (Dawid Malan, 3.4 ov), 2-70 (Jason Roy, 6.5 ov), 3-96 (Samit Patel, 11.2 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamrul Islam2 wd | 2.1 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 12.50 |
| Abu Jayed1 wd | 3 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 9.30 |
| Arafat Sunny1 wd | 3 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 12.00 |
| Enamul Haque jnr | 3 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 9.70 |
| Ziaur Rahman | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.50 |
| Mahmudullah2 wd | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 15.00 |
Bangladesh vs England: date, venue and start times
| Competition | World Championship of Legends 2026 (WCL Season 3) |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Bangladesh Champions vs England Champions |
| Match | Match 6 · League stage |
| Date | Monday 5 October 2026 |
| Venue | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, United Arab Emirates |
| UAE | 7:30 PM · UTC+4 |
| India | 9:00 PM IST |
| Pakistan | 8:30 PM PKT |
| Bangladesh | 9:30 PM · UTC+6 |
| United Kingdom | 4:30 PM BST |
| Format | T20 |
| Status | Completed: England Champions won by 7 wkts |
What to know before the match
This was Match 6 of the Season 3 league stage. England Champions won by 7 wkts. Player of the match: Bopara.
Bangladesh Champions have 1 win and 4 defeats from 5 completed Season 3 matches. Most recent: lost to South Africa by 88 runs on 14 October. England Champions have 2 wins and 3 defeats from 5 completed Season 3 matches. Most recent: lost to Australia by 16 runs on 14 October.
Squad news, players and playing XIs
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 →
England Champions
Moeen Ali is named in Season 3 coverage. Left-handed batter and off-spin bowler. England enter Season 3 looking to improve on their 2025 league finish. Moeen Ali can influence batting tempo and provide a spin option, although his precise batting position depends on the final team selection.
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.
England Champions squad, player profiles and Season 3 fixtures →
England Champions won the toss and chose to bowl. 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 |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh Champions | WCL debut in 2026; no previous WCL standings or head-to-head results |
| England Champions | Fifth in the 2025 league table with three 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 evening game, starting at 7:30 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: England Champions won by 7 wkts. 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 Bangladesh vs England in WCL 2026?
It was played on Monday 5 October 2026, starting at 7:30 PM UAE / 9:00 PM IST. England Champions won by 7 wkts.
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.