Australia vs England Champions, WCL 2026: Preview, Squads & Match Time
Australia Champions won by 16 runs. Australia Champions 218/6 (20), England Champions 202/4 (20) in Match 16 of WCL Season 3, played on Wednesday 14 October 2026 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Fixture verified against Cricbuzz’s WCL 2026 match list · Result confirmed
Australia Champions won by 16 runs
Player of the match: D Arcy Short
Australia Champions innings218/6 (20)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D Arcy Shortc Moeen Ali b Bopara | 60 | 25 | 5 | 5 | 240.0 |
| David Warner (c)c Jason Roy b Moeen Ali | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Ben Dunk †c Roland-Jones b Plunkett | 23 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 153.3 |
| Joe Burnsc Malan b Tymal Mills | 8 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 66.7 |
| Callum Fergusonc Roland-Jones b Bopara | 24 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 133.3 |
| Jonathan Wellsnot out | 58 | 32 | 5 | 4 | 181.3 |
| Nathan Coulter-Nileb Ajmal Shahzad | 21 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 175.0 |
| Kane Richardsonnot out | 9 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 150.0 |
| Extrasb 0, lb 6, w 8, nb 1 | 15 | ||||
| Total20 overs · RR 10.90 | 218/6 | ||||
Did not bat Michael Beer, Ben Hilfenhaus, Fawad Ahmed
Fall of wickets 1-1 (David Warner, 0.4 ov), 2-91 (D Arcy Short, 6.4 ov), 3-93 (Ben Dunk, 7.3 ov), 4-122 (Joe Burns, 11.3 ov), 5-124 (Callum Ferguson, 12.1 ov), 6-166 (Nathan Coulter-Nile, 16.3 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moeen Ali | 2 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 12.00 |
| Ryan Sidebottom2 wd | 2 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 14.00 |
| Tymal Mills2 wd 1 nb | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 10.00 |
| Ajmal Shahzad2 wd | 3 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 6.70 |
| Ravi Bopara | 4 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7.00 |
| Liam Plunkett | 3 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 11.00 |
| Toby Roland-Jones2 wd | 2 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 19.50 |
England Champions innings202/4 (20)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravi Bopara (c)run out (Hilfenhaus) | 28 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 175.0 |
| Dawid Malanc Coulter-Nile b Hilfenhaus | 18 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 100.0 |
| Jason Royc and b Beer | 8 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 88.9 |
| Moeen Alinot out | 94 | 44 | 4 | 10 | 213.6 |
| Phil Mustard †c D Arcy Short b Hilfenhaus | 35 | 26 | 1 | 3 | 134.6 |
| Owais Shahnot out | 14 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 175.0 |
| Extrasb 0, lb 0, w 4, nb 1 | 5 | ||||
| Total20 overs · RR 10.10 | 202/4 | ||||
Did not bat Liam Plunkett, Toby Roland-Jones, Tymal Mills, Ajmal Shahzad, Ryan Sidebottom
Fall of wickets 1-47 (Dawid Malan, 5.4 ov), 2-47 (Ravi Bopara, 6 ov), 3-59 (Jason Roy, 7.6 ov), 4-154 (Phil Mustard, 17.1 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Hilfenhaus1 wd | 4 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 6.80 |
| Kane Richardson | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 8.20 |
| Nathan Coulter-Nile1 nb | 4 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 13.00 |
| Fawad Ahmed | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 6.70 |
| Michael Beer | 2 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 12.00 |
| D Arcy Short3 wd | 3 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 15.30 |
Australia vs England: date, venue and start times
| Competition | World Championship of Legends 2026 (WCL Season 3) |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Australia Champions vs England Champions |
| Match | Match 16 · League stage |
| Date | Wednesday 14 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 16 runs |
What to know before the match
This was Match 16 of the Season 3 league stage, the afternoon game of the 14 October double-header. Australia Champions won by 16 runs. Player of the match: D Arcy Short.
Australia Champions have 3 wins and 2 defeats from 5 completed Season 3 matches. Most recent: beat England by 16 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
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 →
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 →
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 · 19 July 2025: No result due to rain. Result source: Cricbuzz.
| Team | WCL background |
|---|---|
| Australia Champions | Third in the 2025 league table with five points; semi-finalists |
| 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 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 16 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 England in WCL 2026?
It was played on Wednesday 14 October 2026, starting at 3:30 PM UAE / 5:00 PM IST. Australia Champions won by 16 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.