India vs Bangladesh Champions, WCL 2026: Preview, Squads & Match Time
Bangladesh Champions won by 3 runs. India Champions 138/8 (20), Bangladesh Champions 141/9 (20) in Match 13 of WCL Season 3, played on Sunday 11 October 2026 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Fixture verified against Cricbuzz’s WCL 2026 match list · Result confirmed
Bangladesh Champions won by 3 runs
Player of the match: Enamul Haque jnr
Bangladesh Champions innings141/9 (20)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imrul Kayesc Uthappa b Rishi Dhawan | 10 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 166.7 |
| Rony Talukdarb Negi | 40 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 160.0 |
| Fazle Mahmudc Yuvraj b Chawla | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60.0 |
| Jahurul Islam †c Mohit Sharma b Rishi Dhawan | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 120.0 |
| Mahmudullah (c)b Chawla | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.3 |
| Nasir Hossainc (sub)Rahul Sharma b Chawla | 24 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 114.3 |
| Arafat Sunnyc (sub)Rahul Sharma b Negi | 37 | 38 | 3 | 0 | 97.4 |
| Kamrul Islamlbw b Mohit Sharma | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 |
| Abu Jayedrun out (Uthappa/Negi) | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Rubel Hossainnot out | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 |
| Enamul Haque jnrnot out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Extrasb 0, lb 0, w 6, nb 0 | 6 | ||||
| Total20 overs · RR 7.05 | 141/9 | ||||
Fall of wickets 1-30 (Imrul Kayes, 2.1 ov), 2-43 (Fazle Mahmud, 3.6 ov), 3-50 (Jahurul Islam, 4.6 ov), 4-57 (Mahmudullah, 5.6 ov), 5-68 (Rony Talukdar, 7.6 ov), 6-111 (Nasir Hossain, 14.3 ov), 7-116 (Kamrul Islam, 15.5 ov), 8-139 (Arafat Sunny, 19.3 ov), 9-139 (Abu Jayed, 19.4 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohit Sharma | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.50 |
| Abhimanyu Mithun3 wd | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 9.30 |
| Rishi Dhawan2 wd | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.20 |
| Piyush Chawla | 4 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 6.00 |
| Stuart Binny | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 6.00 |
| Pawan Negi1 wd | 3 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 7.30 |
India Champions innings138/8 (20)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambati Rayuduc Jahurul Islam b Abu Jayed | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60.0 |
| Irfan Pathanb Enamul Haque jnr | 24 | 41 | 1 | 0 | 58.5 |
| Stuart Binnyc Kamrul Islam b Abu Jayed | 15 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 214.3 |
| Yuvraj Singh (c)c Jahurul Islam b Kamrul Islam | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Robin Uthappa †lbw b Rubel | 15 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 250.0 |
| Yusuf Pathanb Enamul Haque jnr | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.7 |
| Rishi Dhawanb Enamul Haque jnr | 24 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 133.3 |
| Pawan Neginot out | 26 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 185.7 |
| Abhimanyu Mithunc Kayes b Enamul Haque jnr | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Piyush Chawlanot out | 24 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 133.3 |
| Extrasb 0, lb 1, w 2, nb 0 | 3 | ||||
| Total20 overs · RR 6.90 | 138/8 | ||||
Did not bat Mohit Sharma
Fall of wickets 1-4 (Ambati Rayudu, 0.6 ov), 2-24 (Stuart Binny, 2.6 ov), 3-27 (Yuvraj Singh, 5.3 ov), 4-46 (Robin Uthappa, 6.6 ov), 5-55 (Yusuf Pathan, 9.4 ov), 6-87 (Rishi Dhawan, 14.2 ov), 7-88 (Irfan Pathan, 14.4 ov), 8-88 (Abhimanyu Mithun, 14.5 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Jayed1 wd | 4 | 1 | 26 | 2 | 6.50 |
| Rubel Hossain | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.50 |
| Kamrul Islam | 4 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 9.80 |
| Arafat Sunny1 wd | 3 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 6.30 |
| Enamul Haque jnr | 3 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 4.00 |
| Nasir Hossain | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 7.50 |
India vs Bangladesh: date, venue and start times
| Competition | World Championship of Legends 2026 (WCL Season 3) |
|---|---|
| Fixture | India Champions vs Bangladesh Champions |
| Match | Match 13 · League stage |
| Date | Sunday 11 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: Bangladesh Champions won by 3 runs |
What to know before the match
This was Match 13 of the Season 3 league stage, the evening game of the 11 October double-header. Bangladesh Champions won by 3 runs. Player of the match: Enamul Haque jnr.
India Champions have 1 win and 4 defeats from 5 completed Season 3 matches. Most recent: lost to West Indies by 6 wkts on 13 October. Bangladesh Champions have 1 win and 3 defeats from 4 completed Season 3 matches. Most recent: beat India by 3 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 →
Bangladesh Champions
Mahmudullah Riyad is named in Season 3 coverage. Middle-order batter, off-spin option and reported captain. Bangladesh are making their WCL debut. Their first season will establish the franchise’s own record; Bangladesh’s international results do not count as results for Bangladesh Champions.
A 9 September report from Dhaka Post names Mahmudullah as captain and lists the following Bangladesh Champions players:
- Mahmudullah Riyad
- Mohammad Ashraful
- Imrul Kayes
- Abu Hider Rony
- Nasir Hossain
- Rony Talukdar
- Elias Sunny
- Kamrul Islam Rabbi
- Rubel Hossain
- Ziaur Rahman
- Enamul Haque Jr
This is the reported squad, not a confirmed playing XI for this fixture. Match selection and any changes to the travelling party need a team announcement.
Bangladesh Champions squad, player profiles and Season 3 fixtures →
India 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
This will be the first WCL meeting between these two Champion franchises. Bangladesh Champions did not participate in 2024 or 2025, so there is no previous WCL head-to-head scorecard, winning margin or venue record for this pairing. Senior international matches between the two countries are a different competition.
| Team | WCL background |
|---|---|
| India Champions | 2024 champions; fourth in the 2025 league table with three points |
| Bangladesh Champions | WCL debut in 2026; no previous WCL standings or head-to-head results |
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 of the day’s double-header, 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: Bangladesh Champions won by 3 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 Bangladesh in WCL 2026?
It was played on Sunday 11 October 2026, starting at 7:30 PM UAE / 9:00 PM IST. Bangladesh Champions won by 3 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.
Have Bangladesh Champions played this opponent in WCL before?
No. Bangladesh Champions make their WCL debut in 2026; this is their first WCL meeting with this opponent.
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.