Gayle, Bravo & PollardWest Indies Champions — WCL 2026 Squad, Players & Season 3 Fixtures
The most entertaining batting card in the competition — Chris Gayle, Dwayne Bravo, Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Smith and Darren Sammy. Converting that into wins has been the problem: the West Indies finished bottom of the 2025 table.
SquadWest Indies Champions squad
The 2025 roster. Season 3 squads are announced closer to the tournament — this list updates when they are.
Last seasonWest Indies Champions in WCL 2025
How the side performed in the 2025 edition, and who led the numbers.
Most runs, WCL 2025
- 152Chadwick WaltonAvg 38.00 · SR 146.15 · 333 runs across both seasons
- 114Kieron Pollard
Leading the attack
Sheldon Cottrell’s pace and steep bounce led the attack, with Ashley Nurse providing middle-overs control — Nurse also cleared the rope 13 times with the bat in 2024. Verified 2025 wicket tallies are not published, so none are quoted.
- 20256th in the league — One win from five matches
- 2024Did not reach the final
AnalysisWest Indies Champions strengths and weaknesses
Strengths
- Ceiling higher than anyone’s. A top order of Gayle, Dwayne Smith and Chadwick Walton can take a game away in the opening overs.
- All-round T20 pedigree. Dwayne Bravo and Kieron Pollard between them have played more professional T20 cricket than any pair in the tournament.
- Bowling variety. Cottrell’s left-arm pace, Samuel Badree and Sulieman Benn’s spin, and Ravi Rampaul’s seam give six distinct options across 20 overs.
Weaknesses
- Bottom of the table. One win from five and a net run rate of -2.302, the worst in the 2025 competition.
- Collapses under pressure. Bowled out for 144 against India Champions in a game India chased down in 13.2 overs.
- Top-heavy. When Gayle and Walton fail, the middle order has not consistently rebuilt.
FixturesWest Indies Champions WCL 2026 fixtures
All six league fixtures are listed below. Choose your timezone to see the start times that work for you.
6 matches
Times shown in UAE · UTC+4Sunday04 Oct2026
Tuesday06 Oct2026
Wednesday07 Oct2026
Friday09 Oct2026
Sunday11 Oct2026
Tuesday13 Oct2026
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AnswersWest Indies Champions — frequently asked questions
Who are the West Indies Champions players in WCL 2026?
The squad above is the 2025 roster. WCL Season 3 squads have not been announced in full — this page updates as the franchise confirms its players for the 3–18 October 2026 tournament.
How did West Indies Champions perform in WCL 2025?
West Indies Champions finished with 1 win from 5 league matches on 2 points, at a net run rate of -2.302. Final standing: 6th in the league.
Who scored the most runs for West Indies Champions in WCL 2025?
Chadwick Walton led the side with 152 runs (Avg 38.00 · SR 146.15 · 333 runs across both seasons).
When does West Indies Champions play in WCL 2026?
The full 24-match schedule is announced. WCL Season 3 runs from 3–18 October 2026 in Sharjah and Dubai. The league stage ends on 14 October, both semi-finals are on 16 October, and the final is on 18 October. Explore every fixture and start time.
Where is WCL 2026 being played?
WCL 2026 will be played in the United Arab Emirates at Sharjah Cricket Stadium and Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Sharjah hosts 18 matches, including both semi-finals and the final; Dubai hosts six matches on 9–11 October.
The line-upThe other six Champion nations
WCL 2026 schedule → · Points table → · Top run scorers → · Top wicket takers →
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