Pakistan vs South Africa Champions, WCL 2026: Preview, Squads & Match Time
Pakistan Champions face South Africa Champions on Monday 12 October 2026 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates. WCL Season 3 Match 17 starts at 7:30 PM UAE / 9:00 PM IST.
Preview checked: 12 September 2026 · Match not started
No score recorded. Scheduled for 12 October 2026.
Pakistan vs South Africa: date, venue and start times
| Competition | World Championship of Legends 2026 (WCL Season 3) |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Pakistan Champions vs South Africa Champions |
| Date | Monday 12 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
Pakistan against South Africa is the only match on 12 October and starts in the evening. It revisits the pairing from the 2025 final, which South Africa won. The result and standings for this new season will be determined on the field.
Squad news, players and playing XIs
Pakistan Champions
Shahid Afridi is named in Season 3 coverage. Leg-spinning all-rounder and attacking lower-order batter. Pakistan have reached both previous WCL finals. Their challenge is to turn that tournament consistency into a first title, with Afridi offering a potential impact role in both innings.
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.
Pakistan Champions squad, player profiles and all six fixtures →
South Africa Champions
AB de Villiers is named in Season 3 coverage. Right-handed batter. South Africa return as defending champions. AB de Villiers was the central figure in the 2025 final, and opposing attacks will need a plan for his ability to score in different areas of the ground.
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.
South Africa 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
Pakistan won the 2025 league meeting by 31 runs, but South Africa won the final against Pakistan by nine wickets. AB de Villiers made an unbeaten 120 in that final. League and knockout results are distinct parts of the rivalry.
| Team | WCL background |
|---|---|
| Pakistan Champions | Finalists in 2024 and 2025; first in the 2025 league table with nine points |
| South Africa Champions | 2025 champions; second in the league table with eight 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 Pakistan vs South Africa in WCL 2026?
Monday 12 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.