India vs West Indies Champions, WCL 2026: Preview, Squads & Match Time
West Indies Champions won by 6 wkts. India Champions 110/8 (20), West Indies Champions 111/4 (14.5) in Match 15 of WCL Season 3, played on Tuesday 13 October 2026 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Fixture verified against Cricbuzz’s WCL 2026 match list · Result confirmed
West Indies Champions won by 6 wkts
Player of the match: Walton
India Champions innings110/8 (20)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naman Ojha †c Walton b F Edwards | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Robin Uthappac Blackwood b R Emrit | 19 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 118.8 |
| Ambati Rayudurun out (Cottrell) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Stuart Binnylbw b R Reifer | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 |
| Yuvraj Singh (c)c Walton b Cottrell | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Yusuf Pathanc N Miller b C Brathwaite | 11 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 55.0 |
| Rishi Dhawanb N Miller | 34 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 106.3 |
| Piyush Chawlac L Simmons b R Emrit | 7 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 53.9 |
| Harbhajan Singhnot out | 28 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 116.7 |
| Dhawal Kulkarninot out | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 |
| Extrasb 0, lb 1, w 2, nb 1 | 4 | ||||
| Total20 overs · RR 5.50 | 110/8 | ||||
Did not bat Mohit Sharma
Fall of wickets 1-0 (Naman Ojha, 0.2 ov), 2-0 (Ambati Rayudu, 0.3 ov), 3-13 (Stuart Binny, 2.3 ov), 4-20 (Yuvraj Singh, 3.5 ov), 5-28 (Robin Uthappa, 6.2 ov), 6-47 (Yusuf Pathan, 9.3 ov), 7-61 (Piyush Chawla, 12.2 ov), 8-99 (Rishi Dhawan, 18.3 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidel Edwards | 1.1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3.40 |
| Sheldon Cottrell1 wd | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6.00 |
| Raymon Reifer | 3.5 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 7.00 |
| Rayad Emrit1 wd 1 nb | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6.00 |
| Dwayne Bravo | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3.00 |
| Carlos Brathwaite | 4 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 4.50 |
| Nikita Miller | 2 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 4.50 |
West Indies Champions innings111/4 (14.5)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gayle (c)c Harbhajan b D Kulkarni | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 |
| Lendl Simmonsc (sub)Anureet Singh b Chawla | 22 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 84.6 |
| Chadwick Walton †c D Kulkarni b Rishi Dhawan | 60 | 43 | 7 | 3 | 139.5 |
| Jermaine Blackwoodc Mohit Sharma b D Kulkarni | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 125.0 |
| Raymon Reifernot out | 16 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 145.5 |
| Carlos Brathwaitenot out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Extrasb 0, lb 3, w 3, nb 0 | 6 | ||||
| Total14.5 overs · RR 7.48 | 111/4 | ||||
Did not bat Dwayne Bravo, Rayad Emrit, Sheldon Cottrell, Fidel Edwards, Nikita Miller
Fall of wickets 1-2 (Chris Gayle, 0.5 ov), 2-67 (Lendl Simmons, 9.2 ov), 3-72 (Jermaine Blackwood, 10.3 ov), 4-108 (Chadwick Walton, 14.3 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dhawal Kulkarni | 4 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 5.20 |
| Mohit Sharma | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7.00 |
| Rishi Dhawan2 wd | 2.5 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 8.10 |
| Piyush Chawla | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.20 |
| Harbhajan Singh1 wd | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.50 |
India vs West Indies: date, venue and start times
| Competition | World Championship of Legends 2026 (WCL Season 3) |
|---|---|
| Fixture | India Champions vs West Indies Champions |
| Match | Match 15 · League stage |
| Date | Tuesday 13 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: West Indies Champions won by 6 wkts |
What to know before the match
This was Match 15 of the Season 3 league stage, the evening game of the 13 October double-header. West Indies Champions won by 6 wkts. Player of the match: Walton.
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. West Indies Champions have 3 wins and 2 defeats from 5 completed Season 3 matches. Most recent: beat India by 6 wkts on 13 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 →
West Indies Champions
Dwayne Bravo is named in Season 3 coverage. Seam-bowling all-rounder. West Indies are aiming for a stronger league campaign after finishing sixth in 2025. Bravo’s all-round role makes the use of pace changes and the balance of the bowling attack useful areas to watch.
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.
West Indies Champions squad, player profiles and Season 3 fixtures →
West Indies 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
2025 league meeting · 29 July 2025: India won by five wickets. Result source: Cricbuzz.
| Team | WCL background |
|---|---|
| India Champions | 2024 champions; fourth in the 2025 league table with three points |
| West Indies Champions | Sixth in the 2025 league table with two 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: West Indies Champions won by 6 wkts. 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 West Indies in WCL 2026?
It was played on Tuesday 13 October 2026, starting at 7:30 PM UAE / 9:00 PM IST. West Indies Champions won by 6 wkts.
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.