England vs West Indies Champions, WCL 2026: Preview, Squads & Match Time
West Indies Champions won by 7 wkts. England Champions 154 (19.1), West Indies Champions 156/3 (16.1) in Match 8 of WCL Season 3, played on Wednesday 7 October 2026 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Fixture verified against Cricbuzz’s WCL 2026 match list · Result confirmed
West Indies Champions won by 7 wkts
Player of the match: L Simmons
England Champions innings154 (19.1)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravi Bopara (c)c Walton b F Edwards | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Dawid Malanc D Mohammed b R Reifer | 29 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 138.1 |
| Jason Royc Walton b C Brathwaite | 27 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 168.8 |
| Moeen Alic S Benn b R Reifer | 41 | 28 | 2 | 3 | 146.4 |
| Samit Patelc L Simmons b S Benn | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 125.0 |
| Phil Mustard †c S Benn b R Emrit | 14 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 116.7 |
| Liam Plunkettb DJ Bravo | 20 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 125.0 |
| Toby Roland-Jonesc R Reifer b F Edwards | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 |
| Ajmal Shahzadnot out | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60.0 |
| Monty Panesarrun out (C Brathwaite) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Ryan Sidebottomc R Reifer b DJ Bravo | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.7 |
| Extrasb 0, lb 0, w 10, nb 0 | 10 | ||||
| Total19.1 overs · RR 8.03 | 154 | ||||
Fall of wickets 1-0 (Ravi Bopara, 0.2 ov), 2-49 (Jason Roy, 4.3 ov), 3-67 (Dawid Malan, 7.4 ov), 4-74 (Samit Patel, 8.4 ov), 5-93 (Phil Mustard, 11.4 ov), 6-144 (Moeen Ali, 15.6 ov), 7-147 (Toby Roland-Jones, 16.6 ov), 8-147 (Liam Plunkett, 17.1 ov), 9-147 (Monty Panesar, 17.2 ov), 10-154 (Ryan Sidebottom, 19.1 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidel Edwards2 wd | 4 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 8.20 |
| Rayad Emrit5 wd | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.80 |
| Carlos Brathwaite1 wd | 4 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.80 |
| Dwayne Bravo1 wd | 3.1 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 7.60 |
| Raymon Reifer1 wd | 3 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 8.30 |
| Sulieman Benn | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6.00 |
West Indies Champions innings156/3 (16.1)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gayle (c)c (sub)Trott b RJ Sidebottom | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200.0 |
| Lendl Simmonsnot out | 55 | 33 | 5 | 2 | 166.7 |
| Chadwick Walton †lbw b Bopara | 46 | 35 | 3 | 3 | 131.4 |
| Jermaine Blackwoodc Plunkett b Ajmal Shahzad | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 66.7 |
| Raymon Reifernot out | 35 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 159.1 |
| Extrasb 0, lb 3, w 8, nb 1 | 12 | ||||
| Total16.1 overs · RR 9.65 | 156/3 | ||||
Did not bat Dwayne Bravo, Carlos Brathwaite, Rayad Emrit, Dave Mohammed, Fidel Edwards, Sulieman Benn
Fall of wickets 1-4 (Chris Gayle, 0.2 ov), 2-90 (Chadwick Walton, 9.3 ov), 3-96 (Jermaine Blackwood, 10.4 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Sidebottom1 wd | 2 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 6.00 |
| Toby Roland-Jones | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.50 |
| Samit Patel | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 12.50 |
| Ajmal Shahzad1 wd | 4 | 0 | 49 | 1 | 12.20 |
| Monty Panesar1 wd | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Liam Plunkett1 wd 1 nb | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13.00 |
| Ravi Bopara4 wd | 3 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 3.70 |
| Moeen Ali | 1.1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 11.10 |
England vs West Indies: date, venue and start times
| Competition | World Championship of Legends 2026 (WCL Season 3) |
|---|---|
| Fixture | England Champions vs West Indies Champions |
| Match | Match 8 · League stage |
| Date | Wednesday 7 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 7 wkts |
What to know before the match
This was Match 8 of the Season 3 league stage, the evening game of the 7 October double-header. West Indies Champions won by 7 wkts. Player of the match: L Simmons.
England Champions have 2 wins and 2 defeats from 4 completed Season 3 matches. Most recent: lost to South Africa by 9 runs on 13 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
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 →
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
West Indies won the 2025 league meeting by ten runs: 164/9 against England’s 154 all out. Chadwick Walton made 83 in that match.
| Team | WCL background |
|---|---|
| England Champions | Fifth in the 2025 league table with three points |
| 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 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 England vs West Indies in WCL 2026?
It was played on Wednesday 7 October 2026, starting at 7:30 PM UAE / 9:00 PM IST. West Indies 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.
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.