West Indies Champions are the champions of the World Championship of Legends 2026. In the grand final at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Sunday, 18 October 2026, Chris Gayle’s side chased down England Champions’ 159/7 with ruthless ease, finishing on 165/1 in just 17 overs to win by 9 wickets and lift the Season 3 trophy. If you missed the build-up, check our WCL 2026 final preview for squads, head-to-head, pitch report and where to watch.
Match Summary
- Match: England Champions vs West Indies Champions, WCL 2026 Final
- Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
- Date: Sunday, 18 October 2026 (7:30 PM UAE / 6:30 PM Riyadh)
- Toss: West Indies Champions won the toss and chose to bowl
- England Champions: 159/7 (20 overs)
- West Indies Champions: 165/1 (17 overs)
- Result: West Indies Champions won by 9 wickets
How the Final Was Won
After winning the toss, West Indies Champions sent England Champions in to bat and kept them to 159/7 from their 20 overs — a target that never looked enough on a batter-friendly Sharjah pitch. In reply, the Caribbean legends lost just one wicket in the entire chase, racing to 165/1 in 17 overs and sealing the title with 18 balls to spare. Full scorecard details are available on the official WCL site.
Key Moments
- Toss call: Chris Gayle’s decision to bowl first paid off as England were restricted to 159/7.
- One-wicket chase: losing just a single wicket in a 160-run final chase is pure domination — the West Indies batting never let England’s bowlers settle.
- 18 balls to spare: the chase was completed in 17 overs, underlining the gulf between the sides on the night.
Road to the Final
- Semi-final 1 (16 Oct): England Champions beat defending champions South Africa Champions by 46 runs (England 189/8, South Africa 143 all out in 16.5 overs). Moeen Ali and Joe Denly added 95 for the fourth wicket.
- Semi-final 2 (16 Oct): West Indies Champions beat Australia Champions by 5 wickets, chasing 173 in 19 overs. Chadwick Walton smashed an unbeaten 87 off 42 balls, with Shivnarine Chanderpaul making 41 off 27.
What It Means
- First WCL title for the West Indies Champions, adding a third different name to the roll of honour: India Champions (2024), South Africa Champions (2025), West Indies Champions (2026).
- Chris Gayle lifts the Season 3 trophy after leading from the front all tournament.
- England Champions’ wait for a maiden WCL title goes on — beaten in the final despite knocking out the defending champions.
Player of the Match
The official Player of the Match announcement was still awaited at the time of publishing. This recap will be updated once it is confirmed.
FAQs
Who won the WCL 2026 final? West Indies Champions won the WCL 2026 final, beating England Champions by 9 wickets.
What was the final score? England Champions 159/7 (20 overs); West Indies Champions 165/1 (17 overs).
Where was the WCL 2026 final played? Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, UAE.
When was the WCL 2026 final? Sunday, 18 October 2026.
Who were the finalists? England Champions (captain Moeen Ali) and West Indies Champions (captain Chris Gayle).
Who won the toss in the WCL 2026 final? West Indies Champions won the toss and chose to bowl.
Who are the WCL champions so far? 2024: India Champions; 2025: South Africa Champions; 2026: West Indies Champions.
Source: official WCL site
