Bangladesh vs England Champions, WCL 2026: Preview, Squads & Match Time
Bangladesh Champions face England Champions on Monday 5 October 2026 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates. WCL Season 3 Match 6 starts at 7:30 PM UAE / 9:00 PM IST.
Preview checked: 12 September 2026 · Match not started
No score recorded. Scheduled for 5 October 2026.
Bangladesh vs England: date, venue and start times
| Competition | World Championship of Legends 2026 (WCL Season 3) |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Bangladesh Champions vs England Champions |
| 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 | Upcoming; toss and playing XIs not announced |
What to know before the match
Bangladesh face England in their second league fixture, two days after their debut against Pakistan. England have a shorter turnaround after facing India on 4 October. It is the first WCL meeting between these franchises.
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 all six 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 all six fixtures →
The toss, batting order, wicketkeeper and bowling combination are not available yet. A listed player is not guaranteed a place in the XI. Check the team announcement close to the match rather than treating a predicted lineup as official.
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
Sharjah Cricket Stadium is one of the two UAE venues for WCL 2026. Sharjah hosts 18 matches, including both semi-finals and the final. This fixture occupies the evening slot.
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 and Dubai venue guide →
Live score, broadcast and match updates
The match has not started. Check the match-status panel for the latest recorded score and result. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Bangladesh vs England in WCL 2026?
Monday 5 October 2026, at 7:30 PM UAE / 9:00 PM IST.
Where is the match being played?
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, United Arab Emirates.
Are the playing XIs confirmed?
No. The playing XIs and toss have not been announced. Player availability and squad reports are not the same as a confirmed starting lineup.
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.