India vs South Africa Champions, WCL 2026: Preview, Squads & Match Time
South Africa Champions won by 4 wkts. India Champions 196/8 (20), South Africa Champions 198/6 (18.5) in Match 11 of WCL Season 3, played on Saturday 10 October 2026 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Fixture verified against Cricbuzz’s WCL 2026 match list · Result confirmed
South Africa Champions won by 4 wkts
Player of the match: Duminy
India Champions innings196/8 (20)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Uthappa †c Duminy b Imran Tahir | 77 | 31 | 6 | 6 | 248.4 |
| Ambati Rayuduc Ingram b von Berg | 19 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 100.0 |
| Yuvraj Singh (c)c de Villiers b von Berg | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Stuart Binnyc Ingram b Imran Tahir | 50 | 30 | 2 | 5 | 166.7 |
| Yusuf Pathanc Ingram b de Lange | 24 | 23 | 0 | 2 | 104.4 |
| Irfan Pathanc de Villiers b Hardus Viljoen | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Rishi Dhawanb Parnell | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.3 |
| Abhimanyu Mithunnot out | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Pawan Negic von Berg b Hardus Viljoen | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 200.0 |
| Extrasb 0, lb 2, w 1, nb 1 | 4 | ||||
| Total20 overs · RR 9.80 | 196/8 | ||||
Did not bat Piyush Chawla, Dhawal Kulkarni
Fall of wickets 1-95 (Ambati Rayudu, 7.4 ov), 2-95 (Yuvraj Singh, 7.5 ov), 3-99 (Robin Uthappa, 8.5 ov), 4-159 (Stuart Binny, 15.6 ov), 5-178 (Yusuf Pathan, 17.4 ov), 6-183 (Rishi Dhawan, 18.2 ov), 7-188 (Irfan Pathan, 19.2 ov), 8-196 (Pawan Negi, 19.6 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Parnell | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7.00 |
| Hardus Viljoen1 wd 1 nb | 4 | 0 | 51 | 2 | 12.80 |
| Marchant de Lange | 4 | 0 | 53 | 1 | 13.20 |
| Imran Tahir | 4 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 6.80 |
| Shaun von Berg | 4 | 0 | 35 | 2 | 8.80 |
South Africa Champions innings198/6 (18.5)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Levib Chawla | 24 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 200.0 |
| Faf du Plessisb D Kulkarni | 20 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 125.0 |
| AB de Villiers (c)c (sub)Rahul Sharma b Chawla | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Jean-Paul Duminyc (sub)Rahul Sharma b Mithun | 66 | 34 | 2 | 7 | 194.1 |
| Morne van Wyk †c Binny b Negi | 14 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 107.7 |
| Colin Ingramc Yuvraj b Rishi Dhawan | 40 | 24 | 3 | 3 | 166.7 |
| Wayne Parnellnot out | 12 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 150.0 |
| Hardus Viljoennot out | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 225.0 |
| Extrasb 0, lb 2, w 11, nb 0 | 13 | ||||
| Total18.5 overs · RR 10.51 | 198/6 | ||||
Did not bat Shaun von Berg, Marchant de Lange, Imran Tahir
Fall of wickets 1-46 (Richard Levi, 4.1 ov), 2-46 (AB de Villiers, 4.3 ov), 3-46 (Faf du Plessis, 5.3 ov), 4-67 (Morne van Wyk, 8.1 ov), 5-168 (Colin Ingram, 16.1 ov), 6-184 (Jean-Paul Duminy, 17.5 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dhawal Kulkarni | 4 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 11.50 |
| Abhimanyu Mithun | 4 | 0 | 49 | 1 | 12.20 |
| Piyush Chawla | 4 | 1 | 28 | 2 | 7.00 |
| Rishi Dhawan1 wd | 3 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 7.70 |
| Pawan Negi3 wd | 1.5 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 8.20 |
| Yusuf Pathan7 wd | 2 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 17.50 |
India vs South Africa: date, venue and start times
| Competition | World Championship of Legends 2026 (WCL Season 3) |
|---|---|
| Fixture | India Champions vs South Africa Champions |
| Match | Match 11 · League stage |
| Date | Saturday 10 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: South Africa Champions won by 4 wkts |
What to know before the match
This was Match 11 of the Season 3 league stage. South Africa Champions won by 4 wkts. Player of the match: Duminy.
India Champions have 1 win and 3 defeats from 4 completed Season 3 matches. Most recent: lost to Bangladesh by 3 runs on 11 October. South Africa Champions have 3 wins and 0 defeats from 3 completed Season 3 matches. Most recent: beat India by 4 wkts on 10 October.
Squad news, players and playing XIs
India Champions
Yuvraj Singh is named in Season 3 coverage. Left-handed middle-order batter and left-arm spin option. India begin the new campaign seeking a second WCL title. Yuvraj Singh’s middle-order role makes the balance between top-order starts and late-innings acceleration a useful focus for this matchup.
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.
India 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 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
2025 league meeting · 22 July 2025: South Africa won by 88 runs (DLS). Result source: Cricbuzz.
| Team | WCL background |
|---|---|
| India Champions | 2024 champions; fourth 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 evening game, 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: South Africa Champions won by 4 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 India vs South Africa in WCL 2026?
It was played on Saturday 10 October 2026, starting at 7:30 PM UAE / 9:00 PM IST. South Africa Champions won by 4 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.