England vs South Africa Champions, WCL 2026: Preview, Squads & Match Time
South Africa Champions won by 9 runs. England Champions 195/7 (20), South Africa Champions 204/5 (20) in Match 14 of WCL Season 3, played on Tuesday 13 October 2026 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Fixture verified against Cricbuzz’s WCL 2026 match list · Result confirmed
South Africa Champions won by 9 runs
Player of the match: Parnell
South Africa Champions innings204/5 (20)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarel Erweec Malan b RJ Sidebottom | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| AB de Villiers (c)c Jason Roy b Plunkett | 56 | 31 | 4 | 4 | 180.7 |
| Jean-Paul Duminyc Malan b Plunkett | 76 | 43 | 6 | 5 | 176.7 |
| Morne van Wyk †b Plunkett | 11 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 137.5 |
| Colin Ingramc P Mustard b Bopara | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.3 |
| Wayne Parnellnot out | 35 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 194.4 |
| Robbie Frylincknot out | 10 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Extrasb 0, lb 3, w 2, nb 0 | 5 | ||||
| Total20 overs · RR 10.20 | 204/5 | ||||
Did not bat Shaun von Berg, Hardus Viljoen, Aaron Phangiso, Imran Tahir
Fall of wickets 1-15 (Sarel Erwee, 1.6 ov), 2-109 (AB de Villiers, 11.2 ov), 3-139 (Morne van Wyk, 13.5 ov), 4-144 (Colin Ingram, 14.3 ov), 5-171 (Jean-Paul Duminy, 16.2 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samit Patel | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 6.20 |
| Ryan Sidebottom | 2 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 10.00 |
| Tymal Mills | 4 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 10.80 |
| Ajmal Shahzad1 wd | 2 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 13.50 |
| Liam Plunkett | 4 | 0 | 35 | 3 | 8.80 |
| Ravi Bopara1 wd | 2 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 10.50 |
| Moeen Ali | 2 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 15.00 |
England Champions innings195/7 (20)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravi Bopara (c)c Duminy b Hardus Viljoen | 27 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 245.5 |
| Dawid Malanc von Berg b Parnell | 88 | 51 | 8 | 5 | 172.6 |
| Jason Royc and b Phangiso | 18 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 180.0 |
| Samit Patelc Duminy b von Berg | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 71.4 |
| Moeen Alic Phangiso b Parnell | 37 | 26 | 2 | 2 | 142.3 |
| Phil Mustard †c Parnell b Imran Tahir | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 |
| Owais Shahc Duminy b Parnell | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60.0 |
| Liam Plunkettnot out | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 140.0 |
| Tymal Millsnot out | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 |
| Extrasb 0, lb 2, w 5, nb 1 | 8 | ||||
| Total20 overs · RR 9.75 | 195/7 | ||||
Did not bat Ajmal Shahzad, Ryan Sidebottom
Fall of wickets 1-40 (Ravi Bopara, 3.3 ov), 2-78 (Jason Roy, 7.2 ov), 3-85 (Samit Patel, 8.4 ov), 4-174 (Moeen Ali, 16.2 ov), 5-177 (Phil Mustard, 17.3 ov), 6-186 (Dawid Malan, 18.4 ov), 7-187 (Owais Shah, 18.6 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Parnell2 wd | 4 | 0 | 30 | 3 | 7.50 |
| Hardus Viljoen3 wd 1 nb | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.50 |
| Robbie Frylinck | 1 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 27.00 |
| Imran Tahir | 4 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 9.80 |
| Shaun von Berg | 3 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 8.00 |
| Aaron Phangiso | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 8.00 |
| Jean-Paul Duminy | 3 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 11.70 |
England vs South Africa: date, venue and start times
| Competition | World Championship of Legends 2026 (WCL Season 3) |
|---|---|
| Fixture | England Champions vs South Africa Champions |
| Match | Match 14 · League stage |
| Date | Tuesday 13 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: South Africa Champions won by 9 runs |
What to know before the match
This was Match 14 of the Season 3 league stage, the afternoon game of the 13 October double-header. South Africa Champions won by 9 runs. Player of the match: Parnell.
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. South Africa Champions have 5 wins and 0 defeats from 5 completed Season 3 matches. Most recent: beat Bangladesh by 88 runs on 14 October.
Squad news, players and playing XIs
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 →
South Africa Champions
AB de Villiers is named in Season 3 coverage. Right-handed batter. South Africa return as defending champions. AB de Villiers was the central figure in the 2025 final, and opposing attacks will need a plan for his ability to score in different areas of the ground.
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.
South Africa Champions squad, player profiles and Season 3 fixtures →
South Africa 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 · 24 July 2025: South Africa won by ten wickets. Result source: Cricbuzz.
| Team | WCL background |
|---|---|
| England Champions | Fifth in the 2025 league table with three points |
| South Africa Champions | 2025 champions; second in the league table with eight 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: South Africa Champions won by 9 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 England vs South Africa in WCL 2026?
It was played on Tuesday 13 October 2026, starting at 3:30 PM UAE / 5:00 PM IST. South Africa Champions won by 9 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.