South Africa vs West Indies Champions, WCL 2026: Preview, Squads & Match Time
South Africa Champions face West Indies Champions on Sunday 4 October 2026 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates. WCL Season 3 Match 3 starts at 3:30 PM UAE / 5:00 PM IST.
Preview checked: 12 September 2026 · Match not started
No score recorded. Scheduled for 4 October 2026.
South Africa vs West Indies: date, venue and start times
| Competition | World Championship of Legends 2026 (WCL Season 3) |
|---|---|
| Fixture | South Africa Champions vs West Indies Champions |
| Date | Sunday 4 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
South Africa start their title defence against West Indies in the afternoon. Both teams are playing their first match of the season, so there is no 2026 form line to compare before the opening weekend.
Squad news, players and playing XIs
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 →
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 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
2025 league meeting · 19 July 2025: South Africa won the bowl-out after a tie. Result source: Cricbuzz.
| Team | WCL background |
|---|---|
| South Africa Champions | 2025 champions; second in the league table with eight points |
| West Indies Champions | Sixth in the 2025 league table with two 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 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.
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.
Season 3 points table · Complete 24-match schedule · All seven team guides
Frequently asked questions
When is South Africa vs West Indies in WCL 2026?
Sunday 4 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.