Moeen Ali returns for 2026England Champions — WCL 2026 Squad, Players & Season 3 Fixtures
Backed by Meteora Developers and captained through the tournament’s history by Eoin Morgan, England Champions carry Kevin Pietersen, Alastair Cook and Ian Bell — and add Moeen Ali for Season 3. Results have not yet matched the names.
SquadEngland Champions squad
The 2025 roster. Season 3 squads are announced closer to the tournament — this list updates when they are.
Last seasonEngland Champions in WCL 2025
How the side performed in the 2025 edition, and who led the numbers.
Most runs, WCL 2025
- 177Ravi BoparaAvg 88.50 · SR 153.91 · unbeaten 110
- 118Ian Bell348 runs across both seasons
Leading the attack
Ryan Sidebottom’s left-arm swing produced one of the tournament’s better economy rates, with Liam Plunkett providing back-of-a-length variation at the death. Verified wicket tallies for the pair are not published, so none are quoted.
- 20255th in the league — Did not reach the knockouts
- 2024Did not reach the final
Behind the teamEngland Champions ownership and key personnel
The people who run the franchise off the field.
AnalysisEngland Champions strengths and weaknesses
Strengths
- The best individual batting return outside the top two sides. Ravi Bopara made 177 runs at 88.50 including an unbeaten 110 — the highest average of any England batter in the competition.
- Home conditions expertise. With both previous editions staged in England, the squad has played more cricket at Edgbaston, Headingley and Grace Road than any rival.
- Classical top-order options. Alastair Cook and Ian Bell offer an anchoring style that contrasts with the league’s prevailing slog.
Weaknesses
- One win in five. England finished fifth of six in 2025 with a net run rate of -0.809.
- Cannot defend a total. The bowling attack repeatedly failed to protect competitive scores, the central reason the side missed the knockouts.
- The advantage may be gone. With Season 3 being held in Sharjah, England lose the home-conditions edge they have had in both editions.
FixturesEngland Champions WCL 2026 fixtures
All five league fixtures are listed below, with live scores and results. Choose your timezone to see the start times that work for you.
7 matches · 1 cancelled
Times shown in UAE · UTC+4Sunday04 Oct2026
171/8 (20) — 192/4 (20)
England Champions won by 21 runs
Monday05 Oct2026
164/9 (20) — 166/3 (16.1)
England Champions won by 7 wkts
Wednesday07 Oct2026
154 (19.1) — 156/3 (16.1)
West Indies Champions won by 7 wkts
Tuesday13 Oct2026
195/7 (20) — 204/5 (20)
South Africa Champions won by 9 runs
Wednesday14 Oct2026
218/6 (20) — 202/4 (20)
Australia Champions won by 16 runs
Cancelled. Pakistan Champions withdrew from WCL 2026 after the Pakistan Cricket Board declined No Objection Certificates for their players.
Friday16 Oct2026
189/8 (20) — 143 (16.5)
England Champions won by defeating South Africa Champions to qualify for the Grand Final
Sunday18 Oct2026
Match starts at Oct 18, 15:30 GMT
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AnswersEngland Champions — frequently asked questions
Who are the England Champions players in WCL 2026?
The squad above is the 2025 roster. Season 3 playing XIs are listed in the scorecard on each match page, linked from the fixture list above.
How did England Champions perform in WCL 2025?
England Champions finished with 1 win from 5 league matches on 3 points, at a net run rate of -0.809. Final standing: 5th in the league.
Who scored the most runs for England Champions in WCL 2025?
Ravi Bopara led the side with 177 runs (Avg 88.50 · SR 153.91 · unbeaten 110).
When does England Champions play in WCL 2026?
England Champions play five league matches, all at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, on 4, 5, 7, 13 and 14 October 2026. Live scores, results and start times in your timezone are in the fixture list above, and the full WCL 2026 schedule runs to the final on 18 October.
Where is WCL 2026 being played?
Every WCL 2026 match is played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates, including both semi-finals and the final. Dubai International Cricket Stadium was due to host six league games on 9–11 October, but the Dubai leg was dropped when the fixture list was reissued on 6 October.
The line-upThe other six Champion nations
WCL 2026 schedule → · Points table → · Top run scorers → · Top wicket takers →
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