India vs Australia Champions, WCL 2026: Preview, Squads & Match Time
India Champions face Australia Champions on Saturday 3 October 2026 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates. WCL Season 3 Match 1 starts at 3:30 PM UAE / 5:00 PM IST.
Preview checked: 12 September 2026 · Match not started
No score recorded. Scheduled for 3 October 2026.
India vs Australia: date, venue and start times
| Competition | World Championship of Legends 2026 (WCL Season 3) |
|---|---|
| Fixture | India Champions vs Australia Champions |
| Date | Saturday 3 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 | Upcoming; toss and playing XIs not announced |
What to know before the match
The tournament opener gives India and Australia the first opportunity to set a benchmark at Sharjah. Both sides return the next day or soon after, so this game begins a busy opening phase rather than a standalone series.
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 all six fixtures →
Australia Champions
David Warner is named in Season 3 coverage. Left-handed opening batter. Warner adds a new opening option for Australia in Season 3. The opening partnership and the way Australia use the first six overs are central questions for their batting plan once the XI is named.
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.
Australia Champions squad, player profiles and all six fixtures →
The toss, batting order, wicketkeeper and bowling combination are not available yet. A listed player is not guaranteed a place in the XI. Check the team announcement close to the match rather than treating a predicted lineup as official.
Past WCL records and head-to-head context
In the site’s 2025 scorecard, Australia chased India’s 203/4 with 207/6 in 19.5 overs. That is a historical result, not a score for the 2026 opener.
| Team | WCL background |
|---|---|
| India Champions | 2024 champions; fourth in the 2025 league table with three points |
| Australia Champions | Third in the 2025 league table with five points; semi-finalists |
Venue and conditions
Sharjah Cricket Stadium is one of the two UAE venues for WCL 2026. Sharjah hosts 18 matches, including both semi-finals and the final. This fixture occupies the afternoon slot.
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 and Dubai venue guide →
Live score, broadcast and match updates
The match has not started. Check the match-status panel for the latest recorded score and result. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
When is India vs Australia in WCL 2026?
Saturday 3 October 2026, at 3:30 PM UAE / 5:00 PM IST.
Where is the match being played?
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, United Arab Emirates.
Are the playing XIs confirmed?
No. The playing XIs and toss have not been announced. Player availability and squad reports are not the same as a confirmed starting lineup.
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.