By Anas Ahmed 
The World Championship of Legends 2026 (WCL 2026) is underway in Sharjah, with six Champions teams competing for a place in the knockout stage and ultimately the WCL Season 3 title.
The revised WCL 2026 competition runs from October 3 to October 18, 2026, with the official match centre currently listing 18 matches — 15 league-stage fixtures, two semi-finals and the final. Matches are being played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates.
This page contains the latest WCL 2026 schedule, results and points table and will be updated throughout the tournament.
Fans looking for broadcast information can also check our WCL 2026 Live Streaming and TV Channels guide, while ball-by-ball cricket updates are available through the Home of T20 Live Scores section.
WCL 2026 Points Table
The standings below are updated after the Bangladesh Champions vs England Champions match played on October 5 and before the October 7 fixtures.
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England Champions | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +1.524 |
| 2 | South Africa Champions | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +4.850 |
| 3 | India Champions | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.625 |
| 4 | Bangladesh Champions | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -2.068 |
| 5 | Australia Champions | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -2.300 |
| 6 | West Indies Champions | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -4.850 |
England Champions currently lead the table after winning both of their opening matches. South Africa Champions sit second with an impressive net run rate following their dominant victory over West Indies, while India Champions have one win and one defeat from two games.
What Do P, W, L, NR, Pts and NRR Mean?
P – Matches played
W – Matches won
L – Matches lost
NR – No result
Pts – Points
NRR – Net run rate
Net run rate can become important when two or more teams finish the league stage with the same number of points.
WCL 2026 Results
India Champions Beat Australia Champions By 46 Runs
October 3, 2026 – Sharjah
India Champions: 196/7 in 20 overs
Australia Champions: 150 all out in 16.2 overs
Result: India Champions won by 46 runs.
Yuvraj Singh led India’s batting effort with 71 from 44 balls, while Dhawal Kulkarni and Mohit Sharma played major roles with the ball as Australia were dismissed for 150.
South Africa Champions Beat West Indies Champions By 97 Runs
October 4, 2026 – Sharjah
South Africa Champions: 242/5 in 20 overs
West Indies Champions: 145 all out in 18.2 overs
Result: South Africa Champions won by 97 runs.
Richard Levi smashed 87 from 39 balls, while AB de Villiers scored 70. Imran Tahir and Aaron Phangiso then took three wickets each as South Africa completed a comprehensive win.
England Champions Beat India Champions By 21 Runs
October 4, 2026 – Sharjah
England Champions: 192/4 in 20 overs
India Champions: 171/8 in 20 overs
Result: England Champions won by 21 runs.
Ravi Bopara starred with 83 from 46 balls, while Samit Patel contributed 57. India reached 171/8 in reply despite contributions from Ambati Rayudu and Robin Uthappa.
England Champions Beat Bangladesh Champions By 7 Wickets
October 5, 2026 – Sharjah
Bangladesh Champions: 164/9 in 20 overs
England Champions: 166/3 in 16.1 overs
Result: England Champions won by seven wickets.
Ravi Bopara continued his excellent tournament with an unbeaten 77 from 45 balls, while Phil Mustard added 37 from 17. Earlier, Samit Patel claimed four wickets as Bangladesh were restricted to 164/9.
WCL 2026 Matches Today – October 7
Two league-stage matches are scheduled at Sharjah Cricket Stadium today.
| Match | UAE Time | Pakistan Time | India Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia Champions vs Bangladesh Champions | 3:30 PM | 4:30 PM | 5:00 PM |
| England Champions vs West Indies Champions | 7:30 PM | 8:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
Australia and Bangladesh are both searching for their first victory of the revised tournament, while table leaders England Champions will attempt to make it three wins from three when they face West Indies Champions.
Complete WCL 2026 Schedule
League Stage
| Date | Fixture | UAE Time | Pakistan | India |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | India Champions vs Australia Champions | 3:30 PM | 4:30 PM | 5:00 PM |
| Oct 4 | South Africa Champions vs West Indies Champions | 3:30 PM | 4:30 PM | 5:00 PM |
| Oct 4 | India Champions vs England Champions | 7:30 PM | 8:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Oct 5 | Bangladesh Champions vs England Champions | 7:30 PM | 8:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Oct 7 | Australia Champions vs Bangladesh Champions | 3:30 PM | 4:30 PM | 5:00 PM |
| Oct 7 | England Champions vs West Indies Champions | 7:30 PM | 8:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Oct 9 | Australia Champions vs South Africa Champions | 3:30 PM | 4:30 PM | 5:00 PM |
| Oct 9 | Bangladesh Champions vs West Indies Champions | 7:30 PM | 8:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Oct 10 | India Champions vs South Africa Champions | 7:30 PM | 8:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Oct 11 | Australia Champions vs West Indies Champions | 3:30 PM | 4:30 PM | 5:00 PM |
| Oct 11 | India Champions vs Bangladesh Champions | 7:30 PM | 8:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Oct 13 | South Africa Champions vs England Champions | 3:30 PM | 4:30 PM | 5:00 PM |
| Oct 13 | India Champions vs West Indies Champions | 7:30 PM | 8:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Oct 14 | England Champions vs Australia Champions | 3:30 PM | 4:30 PM | 5:00 PM |
| Oct 14 | Bangladesh Champions vs South Africa Champions | 7:30 PM | 8:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
The revised schedule gives each of the six participating teams five league matches.
WCL 2026 Semi-Finals
The top teams from the league stage will advance to the knockout phase.
| Date | Match | UAE Time | Pakistan | India |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16 | Semi-final 1 | 3:30 PM | 4:30 PM | 5:00 PM |
| Oct 16 | Semi-final 2 | 7:30 PM | 8:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
The participating teams will be confirmed once the league stage is completed.
WCL 2026 Final
The World Championship of Legends 2026 final is scheduled for:
Date: October 18, 2026
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium
UAE Time: 3:30 PM
Pakistan Time: 4:30 PM
India Time: 5:00 PM
The winner will be crowned WCL Season 3 champion.
Which Teams Are Playing In WCL 2026?
The revised competition consists of six teams:
- India Champions
- England Champions
- South Africa Champions
- Australia Champions
- West Indies Champions
- Bangladesh Champions
Pakistan Champions were originally included in the tournament but withdrew, leading to a revised fixture list.
The official WCL match centre now shows an 18-match competition involving the remaining six teams.
Who Is Leading The WCL 2026 Points Table?
As of October 7, England Champions are first with four points from two matches.
South Africa Champions are second with two points and a net run rate of +4.850, while India Champions also have two points but sit behind South Africa on NRR.
WCL 2026 Qualification Format
With six teams playing a round-robin league stage, every league match can have an important impact on qualification.
The strongest teams in the league standings advance to the semi-finals scheduled for October 16, followed by the final on October 18.
Points and net run rate may therefore become particularly important if teams finish level in the standings.
WCL 2026 Schedule and Points Table FAQs
When is WCL 2026 being played?
The revised World Championship of Legends 2026 tournament runs from October 3 to October 18, 2026 in Sharjah.
Who is number one in the WCL 2026 points table?
England Champions currently lead the standings with four points from two victories.
When are the WCL 2026 semi-finals?
Both semi-finals are scheduled for October 16, 2026 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
When is the WCL 2026 final?
The final is scheduled for October 18, 2026 at 3:30 PM UAE time.
Where is WCL 2026 being played?
The revised tournament fixtures are being played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the UAE.
How many teams are playing in WCL 2026?
Six teams are participating in the revised tournament: India Champions, England Champions, South Africa Champions, Australia Champions, West Indies Champions and Bangladesh Champions.
Where can I watch WCL 2026 live?
Broadcast and streaming availability differs by country. Fans can check our dedicated WCL 2026 Live Streaming and TV Channels guide for regional viewing information.
Latest WCL 2026 Updates
Home of T20 will update this page after every WCL 2026 match with the latest:
Results
Points table
Net run rates
Upcoming fixtures
Semi-final qualification scenarios
Semi-finalists
WCL 2026 final result
Bookmark this page for the latest World Championship of Legends 2026 schedule, results and standings through the October 18 final.
Updated: October 7, 2026
Tim Douglas