Champions, 2024India Champions — WCL 2026 Squad, Players & Season 3 Fixtures
Winners of the inaugural edition. India Champions beat Pakistan Champions by five wickets in the 2024 final, with Yusuf Pathan named Player of the Tournament. A harder 2025 followed, ending when the side did not take the field for the semi-final against Pakistan.
SquadIndia Champions squad
The 2025 roster. Season 3 squads are announced closer to the tournament — this list updates when they are.
Last seasonIndia Champions in WCL 2025
How the side performed in the 2025 edition, and who led the numbers.
Most runs, WCL 2025
- 134Shikhar DhawanBest of 91 off 60 against Australia Champions
- 130Yusuf PathanLeading all-time WCL run scorer, 351+ across both seasons
Most wickets
- 7Harbhajan Singh5 matches
Harbhajan’s economy rate of 6.66 in 2024 was the best in that tournament — remarkable for an off-spinner in a format where the powerplay is only five overs. Irfan Pathan supports from a left-arm angle.
- 2024Champions — Beat Pakistan Champions by 5 wickets
- 20254th in the league — Semi-final against Pakistan abandoned
AnalysisIndia Champions strengths and weaknesses
Strengths
- Title-winning pedigree. The only side other than South Africa to lift the trophy, and the most decorated squad on paper.
- Control with the ball. Harbhajan Singh has been among the most economical bowlers across both editions, a serious asset when every bowler is capped at two overs.
- Star power that sells out grounds. Yuvraj Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, Irfan and Yusuf Pathan and Harbhajan Singh remain the tournament’s biggest commercial draw.
Weaknesses
- A poor 2025 league campaign. One win from five matches and a negative net run rate of -0.678 left India fourth of six.
- Top-order runs dried up. Shikhar Dhawan’s 134 was the highest individual return, well short of what the leading sides produced.
FixturesIndia Champions WCL 2026 fixtures
Season 3 runs from 3 to 18 October 2026. Fixtures appear here as soon as the organisers confirm them.
Match Centre
Latest results
WCL Season 3 opening match
AnswersIndia Champions — frequently asked questions
Who are the India Champions players in WCL 2026?
The squad above is the 2025 roster. WCL Season 3 squads have not been announced in full — this page updates as the franchise confirms its players for the 3–18 October 2026 tournament.
How did India Champions perform in WCL 2025?
India Champions finished with 1 win from 5 league matches on 3 points, at a net run rate of -0.678. Final standing: 4th, semi-final abandoned.
Who scored the most runs for India Champions in WCL 2025?
Shikhar Dhawan led the side with 134 runs (Best of 91 off 60 against Australia Champions).
Who took the most wickets for India Champions?
Harbhajan Singh with 7 wickets. Harbhajan’s economy rate of 6.66 in 2024 was the best in that tournament — remarkable for an off-spinner in a format where the powerplay is only five overs. Irfan Pathan supports from a left-arm angle.
When does India Champions play in WCL 2026?
WCL Season 3 runs from 3 to 18 October 2026, with the final on 18 October. The match-by-match schedule has not been released — see our WCL 2026 schedule page for the latest.
Where is WCL 2026 being played?
Venues have not been announced. WCL founder and CEO Harshit Tomar has indicated the tournament will move away from the United Kingdom, so the English grounds used in 2024 and 2025 should not be assumed.
The line-upThe other six Champion nations
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