India vs England Champions, WCL 2026: Preview, Squads & Match Time
England Champions won by 21 runs. India Champions 171/8 (20), England Champions 192/4 (20) in Match 4 of WCL Season 3, played on Sunday 4 October 2026 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Fixture verified against Cricbuzz’s WCL 2026 match list · Result confirmed
England Champions won by 21 runs
Player of the match: Bopara
England Champions innings192/4 (20)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravi Bopara (c)b Mithun | 83 | 46 | 5 | 6 | 180.4 |
| Dawid Malanc Naman Ojha b D Kulkarni | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 |
| Samit Patelc Naman Ojha b D Kulkarni | 57 | 44 | 4 | 3 | 129.6 |
| Phil Mustard †c Naman Ojha b Mithun | 31 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 155.0 |
| Liam Plunkettnot out | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 116.7 |
| Toby Roland-Jonesnot out | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 250.0 |
| Extrasb 0, lb 0, w 8, nb 0 | 8 | ||||
| Total20 overs · RR 9.60 | 192/4 | ||||
Did not bat Jonathan Trott, Monty Panesar, Ajmal Shahzad, Ryan Sidebottom, Usman Afzaal
Fall of wickets 1-3 (Dawid Malan, 0.4 ov), 2-136 (Samit Patel, 14.2 ov), 3-171 (Ravi Bopara, 17.2 ov), 4-186 (Phil Mustard, 19.3 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dhawal Kulkarni | 4 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 8.00 |
| Abhimanyu Mithun2 wd | 4 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 6.80 |
| Piyush Chawla | 4 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 9.50 |
| Rishi Dhawan | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 8.20 |
| Harbhajan Singh1 wd | 2 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 17.00 |
| Stuart Binny5 wd | 2 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 14.00 |
India Champions innings171/8 (20)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Uthappalbw b RJ Sidebottom | 31 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 258.3 |
| Naman Ojha †c P Mustard b RJ Sidebottom | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Ambati Rayuduc Bopara b Plunkett | 47 | 31 | 3 | 3 | 151.6 |
| Stuart Binnylbw b Roland-Jones | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Yusuf Pathanc P Mustard b Roland-Jones | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 40.0 |
| Irfan Pathanc Plunkett b Samit Patel | 10 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 166.7 |
| Rishi Dhawanc Roland-Jones b Plunkett | 29 | 28 | 2 | 1 | 103.6 |
| Piyush Chawlanot out | 34 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 147.8 |
| Abhimanyu Mithunrun out (Bopara) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Harbhajan Singh (c)not out | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.3 |
| Extrasb 4, lb 2, w 4, nb 1 | 11 | ||||
| Total20 overs · RR 8.55 | 171/8 | ||||
Did not bat Dhawal Kulkarni
Fall of wickets 1-33 (Naman Ojha, 2.1 ov), 2-34 (Robin Uthappa, 2.3 ov), 3-40 (Stuart Binny, 3.4 ov), 4-47 (Yusuf Pathan, 5.5 ov), 5-76 (Irfan Pathan, 7.5 ov), 6-117 (Ambati Rayudu, 13.5 ov), 7-149 (Rishi Dhawan, 17.4 ov), 8-153 (Abhimanyu Mithun, 18.3 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Sidebottom1 wd 1 nb | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6.00 |
| Toby Roland-Jones1 wd | 4 | 0 | 57 | 2 | 14.20 |
| Samit Patel | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.20 |
| Ajmal Shahzad1 wd | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 7.50 |
| Liam Plunkett1 wd | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.20 |
India vs England: date, venue and start times
| Competition | World Championship of Legends 2026 (WCL Season 3) |
|---|---|
| Fixture | India Champions vs England Champions |
| Match | Match 4 · League stage |
| Date | Sunday 4 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: England Champions won by 21 runs |
What to know before the match
This was Match 4 of the Season 3 league stage, the evening game of the 4 October double-header. England Champions won by 21 runs. Player of the match: Bopara.
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. England Champions have 2 wins and 3 defeats from 5 completed Season 3 matches. Most recent: lost to Australia by 16 runs on 14 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 →
England Champions
Moeen Ali is named in Season 3 coverage. Left-handed batter and off-spin bowler. England enter Season 3 looking to improve on their 2025 league finish. Moeen Ali can influence batting tempo and provide a spin option, although his precise batting position depends on the final team selection.
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.
England 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
India won the 2024 WCL meeting by three wickets. England won the 2025 meeting by 23 runs after making 223/3; India finished on 200/8. These two completed league meetings produced one win apiece.
| Team | WCL background |
|---|---|
| India Champions | 2024 champions; fourth in the 2025 league table with three points |
| England Champions | Fifth in the 2025 league table with three 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 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: England Champions won by 21 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 England in WCL 2026?
It was played on Sunday 4 October 2026, starting at 7:30 PM UAE / 9:00 PM IST. England Champions won by 21 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.