Bangladesh vs West Indies Champions, WCL 2026: Preview, Squads & Match Time
West Indies Champions won by 5 wkts. Bangladesh Champions 218/4 (20), West Indies Champions 221/5 (19.1) in Match 10 of WCL Season 3, played on Friday 9 October 2026 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Fixture verified against Cricbuzz’s WCL 2026 match list · Result confirmed
West Indies Champions won by 5 wkts
Player of the match: Walton
Bangladesh Champions innings218/4 (20)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imrul Kayesc R Reifer b R Emrit | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 |
| Rony Talukdarc Walton b R Reifer | 96 | 56 | 9 | 5 | 171.4 |
| Fazle Mahmudc Cottrell b DJ Bravo | 36 | 22 | 1 | 3 | 163.6 |
| Mahmudullah (c)c Walton b R Emrit | 43 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 204.8 |
| Ziaur Rahmannot out | 13 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 130.0 |
| Nasir Hossainnot out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Extrasb 4, lb 4, w 16, nb 2 | 26 | ||||
| Total20 overs · RR 10.90 | 218/4 | ||||
Did not bat Jahurul Islam †, Kamrul Islam, Rubel Hossain, Abu Jayed, Enamul Haque jnr
Fall of wickets 1-30 (Imrul Kayes, 4.2 ov), 2-119 (Fazle Mahmud, 11.6 ov), 3-174 (Rony Talukdar, 16.4 ov), 4-214 (Mahmudullah, 19.3 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidel Edwards1 wd 1 nb | 3 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 12.00 |
| Sheldon Cottrell3 wd | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 7.00 |
| Rayad Emrit3 wd 1 nb | 3 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 11.00 |
| Sulieman Benn | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 8.50 |
| Dwayne Bravo2 wd | 4 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 10.20 |
| Raymon Reifer7 wd | 4 | 0 | 55 | 1 | 13.80 |
West Indies Champions innings221/5 (19.1)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gayle (c)c Fazle Mahmud b Kamrul Islam | 56 | 25 | 6 | 4 | 224.0 |
| Lendl Simmonsc Mahmudullah b Kamrul Islam | 20 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 181.8 |
| Chadwick Walton †not out | 90 | 43 | 5 | 8 | 209.3 |
| Raymon Reiferc Fazle Mahmud b Enamul Haque jnr | 20 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 133.3 |
| Jermaine Blackwoodc (sub)Arafat Sunny b Kamrul Islam | 14 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 127.3 |
| Carlos Brathwaitec Mahmudullah b Enamul Haque jnr | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Dwayne Bravonot out | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 83.3 |
| Extrasb 1, lb 2, w 9, nb 0 | 12 | ||||
| Total19.1 overs · RR 11.53 | 221/5 | ||||
Did not bat Rayad Emrit, Sheldon Cottrell, Fidel Edwards, Sulieman Benn
Fall of wickets 1-67 (Lendl Simmons, 4.4 ov), 2-105 (Chris Gayle, 8.1 ov), 3-148 (Raymon Reifer, 12.2 ov), 4-185 (Jermaine Blackwood, 15.5 ov), 5-190 (Carlos Brathwaite, 16.4 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubel Hossain | 3 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 13.70 |
| Abu Jayed4 wd | 4 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 13.00 |
| Kamrul Islam | 4 | 0 | 31 | 3 | 7.80 |
| Ziaur Rahman2 wd | 3 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 12.30 |
| Nasir Hossain2 wd | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13.00 |
| Enamul Haque jnr1 wd | 4 | 1 | 38 | 2 | 9.50 |
| Mahmudullah | 0.1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 36.00 |
Bangladesh vs West Indies: date, venue and start times
| Competition | World Championship of Legends 2026 (WCL Season 3) |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Bangladesh Champions vs West Indies Champions |
| Match | Match 10 · League stage |
| Date | Friday 9 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: West Indies Champions won by 5 wkts |
What to know before the match
This was Match 10 of the Season 3 league stage, the evening game of the 9 October double-header. West Indies Champions won by 5 wkts. Player of the match: Walton.
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. 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
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 →
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 →
West Indies 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 |
| 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 evening game of the day’s double-header, 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: West Indies Champions won by 5 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 West Indies in WCL 2026?
It was played on Friday 9 October 2026, starting at 7:30 PM UAE / 9:00 PM IST. West Indies Champions won by 5 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.