India vs England Champions, WCL 2026: Preview, Squads & Match Time
India Champions face England Champions on Sunday 4 October 2026 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates. WCL Season 3 Match 4 starts at 7:30 PM UAE / 9:00 PM IST.
Preview checked: 12 September 2026 · Match not started
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 |
| 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 | Upcoming; toss and playing XIs not announced |
What to know before the match
India return to Sharjah one day after facing Australia, while England begin their own campaign here. That difference in scheduling is the main pre-match context: India will already have played at the venue, but their recovery and selection decisions remain to be seen.
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 →
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 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
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
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 evening 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 England in WCL 2026?
Sunday 4 October 2026, at 7:30 PM UAE / 9:00 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.