South Africa vs West Indies Champions, WCL 2026: Preview, Squads & Match Time
South Africa Champions won by 97 runs. South Africa Champions 242/5 (20), West Indies Champions 145 (18.2) in Match 3 of WCL Season 3, played on Sunday 4 October 2026 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Fixture verified against Cricbuzz’s WCL 2026 match list · Result confirmed
South Africa Champions won by 97 runs
Player of the match: R Levi
South Africa Champions innings242/5 (20)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Levic L Simmons b D Mohammed | 87 | 39 | 5 | 8 | 223.1 |
| Faf du Plessisc DJ Bravo b R Emrit | 14 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 127.3 |
| AB de Villiers (c)c Walton b DJ Bravo | 70 | 39 | 4 | 5 | 179.5 |
| Colin Ingramb D Mohammed | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 116.7 |
| Sarel Erweec C Brathwaite b F Edwards | 23 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 176.9 |
| Morne van Wyk †not out | 17 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 154.6 |
| Robbie Frylincknot out | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Extrasb 0, lb 4, w 20, nb 0 | 24 | ||||
| Total20 overs · RR 12.10 | 242/5 | ||||
Did not bat Aaron Phangiso, Wayne Parnell, Marchant de Lange, Imran Tahir
Fall of wickets 1-31 (Faf du Plessis, 3.4 ov), 2-135 (Richard Levi, 10.4 ov), 3-146 (Colin Ingram, 12.2 ov), 4-208 (Sarel Erwee, 16.2 ov), 5-240 (AB de Villiers, 19.4 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidel Edwards2 wd | 4 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 10.80 |
| Rayad Emrit4 wd | 4 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 9.20 |
| Carlos Brathwaite2 wd | 2 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 13.50 |
| Sulieman Benn6 wd | 4 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 13.20 |
| Raymon Reifer3 wd | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 19.00 |
| Dwayne Bravo3 wd | 3 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 10.00 |
| Dave Mohammed | 2 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 14.50 |
West Indies Champions innings145 (18.2)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gayle (c)lbw b Phangiso | 60 | 31 | 4 | 5 | 193.6 |
| Lendl Simmonsc and b de Lange | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 22.2 |
| Jermaine Blackwoodc de Lange b Imran Tahir | 9 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 56.3 |
| Chadwick Walton †b Phangiso | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.3 |
| Raymon Reiferb Imran Tahir | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 57.1 |
| Dwayne Bravob Imran Tahir | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.7 |
| Carlos Brathwaitec Ingram b R Frylinck | 29 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 223.1 |
| Rayad Emritst van Wyk b Phangiso | 14 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 116.7 |
| Dave Mohammedc du Plessis b Sarel Erwee | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 100.0 |
| Fidel Edwardsnot out | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 57.1 |
| Sulieman Bennc van Wyk b R Frylinck | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Extrasb 0, lb 6, w 6, nb 0 | 12 | ||||
| Total18.2 overs · RR 7.91 | 145 | ||||
Fall of wickets 1-20 (Lendl Simmons, 3.1 ov), 2-38 (Jermaine Blackwood, 6.5 ov), 3-52 (Chadwick Walton, 8.3 ov), 4-81 (Chris Gayle, 10.5 ov), 5-83 (Raymon Reifer, 11.2 ov), 6-84 (Dwayne Bravo, 11.4 ov), 7-122 (Carlos Brathwaite, 15.2 ov), 8-132 (Rayad Emrit, 16.1 ov), 9-143 (Dave Mohammed, 17.6 ov), 10-145 (Sulieman Benn, 18.2 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Parnell | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 6.00 |
| Marchant de Lange | 3 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 7.30 |
| Robbie Frylinck1 wd | 3.2 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 6.60 |
| Imran Tahir1 wd | 4 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 6.00 |
| Aaron Phangiso3 wd | 4 | 0 | 49 | 3 | 12.20 |
| Sarel Erwee1 wd | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4.00 |
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 |
| Match | Match 3 · League stage |
| 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 | Completed: South Africa Champions won by 97 runs |
What to know before the match
This was Match 3 of the Season 3 league stage, the afternoon game of the 4 October double-header. South Africa Champions won by 97 runs. Player of the match: R Levi.
South Africa Champions have 5 wins and 0 defeats from 5 completed Season 3 matches. Most recent: beat Bangladesh by 88 runs on 14 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
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 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 →
South Africa Champions won the toss and chose to bat. 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 · 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
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 afternoon game of the day’s double-header, starting at 3:30 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: South Africa Champions won by 97 runs. 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 South Africa vs West Indies in WCL 2026?
It was played on Sunday 4 October 2026, starting at 3:30 PM UAE / 5:00 PM IST. South Africa Champions won by 97 runs.
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.