WCL 2026 Semi-final 1: Date, Time, Venue & Match Preview
The WCL 2026 Semi-final 1 is scheduled for Friday 16 October 2026 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, starting at 3:30 PM UAE / 5:00 PM IST. The participating teams have not yet been determined.
Preview checked: 12 September 2026 · Match not started
No score recorded. Scheduled for 16 October 2026.
Semi-final 1: date, venue and start times
| Competition | World Championship of Legends 2026 (WCL Season 3) |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Semi-final 1 |
| Date | Friday 16 October 2026 |
| Venue | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, United Arab Emirates |
| UAE | 3:30 PM · UTC+4 |
| India | 5:00 PM IST |
| Pakistan | 4:30 PM PKT |
| Bangladesh | 5:30 PM · UTC+6 |
| United Kingdom | 12:30 PM BST |
| Format | T20 |
| Status | Upcoming; toss and playing XIs not announced |
What to know before the match
Both semi-finals take place at Sharjah on 16 October. The first starts at 3:30 PM UAE and the second at 7:30 PM UAE. Qualification and the pairing for this match depend on the completed league stage. The winner progresses to the final on 18 October.
Squad news, players and playing XIs
The qualifying sides must be known before a relevant squad comparison can be made. Confirmed team names, available players, the toss and the two playing XIs belong in this section once announced. No speculative semi-finalists, finalists or lineups are presented as confirmed.
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 inaugural WCL title in 2024. South Africa won in 2025, with Pakistan the runners-up in both editions. These past achievements provide tournament context; the 2026 knockout participants and results are still to be established.
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 afternoon 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.
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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 Semi-final 1 in WCL 2026?
Friday 16 October 2026, at 3:30 PM UAE / 5:00 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.