India vs Australia Champions, WCL 2026: Preview, Squads & Match Time
India Champions won by 46 runs. India Champions 196/7 (20), Australia Champions 150 (16.2) in Match 1 of WCL Season 3, played on Saturday 3 October 2026 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Fixture verified against Cricbuzz’s WCL 2026 match list · Result confirmed
India Champions won by 46 runs
Player of the match: Yuvraj
India Champions innings196/7 (20)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naman Ojha †c Kane Richardson b Ben Laughlin | 31 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 119.2 |
| Ambati Rayuduc Ben Laughlin b Hilfenhaus | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.3 |
| Stuart Binnyc Ben Dunk b Ben Laughlin | 13 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 144.4 |
| Yuvraj Singh (c)c Wells b Fawad Ahmed | 71 | 44 | 5 | 6 | 161.4 |
| Yusuf Pathanc Ben Dunk b Hilfenhaus | 37 | 20 | 1 | 4 | 185.0 |
| Irfan Pathanst Ben Dunk b Fawad Ahmed | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 |
| Rishi Dhawannot out | 35 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 291.7 |
| Piyush Chawlarun out (Usman Khawaja) | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 |
| Dhawal Kulkarninot out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Extrasb 0, lb 0, w 2, nb 0 | 2 | ||||
| Total20 overs · RR 9.80 | 196/7 | ||||
Did not bat Harbhajan Singh, Mohit Sharma
Fall of wickets 1-5 (Ambati Rayudu, 0.6 ov), 2-33 (Stuart Binny, 4.2 ov), 3-75 (Naman Ojha, 9.2 ov), 4-158 (Yusuf Pathan, 16.5 ov), 5-159 (Irfan Pathan, 17.1 ov), 6-160 (Yuvraj Singh, 17.3 ov), 7-192 (Piyush Chawla, 19.5 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Hilfenhaus | 4 | 0 | 42 | 2 | 10.50 |
| Kane Richardson1 wd | 4 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Nathan Coulter-Nile1 wd | 4 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 11.00 |
| Ben Laughlin | 3 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 6.70 |
| Fawad Ahmed | 3 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 10.30 |
| D Arcy Short | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 11.50 |
Australia Champions innings150 (16.2)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D Arcy Shortc (sub)Negi b D Kulkarni | 65 | 28 | 4 | 7 | 232.1 |
| Usman Khawaja (c)c Rayudu b Mohit Sharma | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Ben Dunk †st Naman Ojha b Harbhajan | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 150.0 |
| Joe Burnsc Binny b Mohit Sharma | 45 | 32 | 0 | 4 | 140.6 |
| Callum Fergusonc Rayudu b D Kulkarni | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Jonathan Wellsc Rayudu b D Kulkarni | 11 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 157.1 |
| Nathan Coulter-Nilec Rishi Dhawan b D Kulkarni | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Kane Richardsonb Chawla | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 |
| Ben Hilfenhausc Rishi Dhawan b Mohit Sharma | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.3 |
| Fawad Ahmedc Binny b Chawla | 9 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 128.6 |
| Ben Laughlinnot out | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Extrasb 0, lb 4, w 1, nb 0 | 5 | ||||
| Total16.2 overs · RR 9.18 | 150 | ||||
Fall of wickets 1-11 (Usman Khawaja, 0.4 ov), 2-41 (Ben Dunk, 2.3 ov), 3-102 (D Arcy Short, 8.3 ov), 4-102 (Callum Ferguson, 8.6 ov), 5-116 (Jonathan Wells, 10.5 ov), 6-116 (Nathan Coulter-Nile, 10.6 ov), 7-136 (Kane Richardson, 13.5 ov), 8-136 (Joe Burns, 14.1 ov), 9-139 (Ben Hilfenhaus, 14.5 ov), 10-150 (Fawad Ahmed, 16.2 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohit Sharma1 wd | 3 | 0 | 32 | 3 | 10.70 |
| Dhawal Kulkarni | 4 | 0 | 44 | 4 | 11.00 |
| Harbhajan Singh | 3 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 12.30 |
| Piyush Chawla | 3.2 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 4.80 |
| Rishi Dhawan | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 5.70 |
India vs Australia: date, venue and start times
| Competition | World Championship of Legends 2026 (WCL Season 3) |
|---|---|
| Fixture | India Champions vs Australia Champions |
| Match | Match 1 · League stage |
| 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 | Completed: India Champions won by 46 runs |
What to know before the match
This was Match 1 of the Season 3 league stage. India Champions won by 46 runs. Player of the match: Yuvraj.
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. Australia Champions have 2 wins and 2 defeats from 4 completed Season 3 matches. Most recent: beat West Indies by 36 runs on 11 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 →
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 Season 3 fixtures →
Australia 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
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
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 afternoon game, starting at 3:30 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: India Champions won by 46 runs. 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 Australia in WCL 2026?
It was played on Saturday 3 October 2026, starting at 3:30 PM UAE / 5:00 PM IST. India Champions won by 46 runs.
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.