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
Team balance depends on the confirmed match regulations, available players and the conditions in Sharjah and Dubai. The schedule announcement confirms fixtures and start times; match-specific playing conditions should be checked when issued.
- 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 wickets and run control matter.
- 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 -0.558 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
All six league fixtures are listed below. Choose your timezone to see the start times that work for you.
6 matches
Times shown in UAE · UTC+4Saturday03 Oct2026
Sunday04 Oct2026
Tuesday06 Oct2026
Saturday10 Oct2026
Sunday11 Oct2026
Tuesday13 Oct2026
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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 -0.558. 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?
Team balance depends on the confirmed match regulations, available players and the conditions in Sharjah and Dubai. The schedule announcement confirms fixtures and start times; match-specific playing conditions should be checked when issued.
When does India Champions play in WCL 2026?
The full 24-match schedule is announced. WCL Season 3 runs from 3–18 October 2026 in Sharjah and Dubai. The league stage ends on 14 October, both semi-finals are on 16 October, and the final is on 18 October. Explore every fixture and start time.
Where is WCL 2026 being played?
WCL 2026 will be played in the United Arab Emirates at Sharjah Cricket Stadium and Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Sharjah hosts 18 matches, including both semi-finals and the final; Dubai hosts six matches on 9–11 October.
The line-upThe other six Champion nations
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