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Match Details – England Champions vs South Africa Champions Fantasy Team
Match: England Champions vs South Africa Champions
Tournament: World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2026
Match Number: 14th Match
Date: Tuesday, 13 October 2026
Time: 5:00 PM IST
Local Time: 3:30 PM UAE Time
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, UAE
Match Type: T20 Cricket
Fantasy Prediction: England Champions vs South Africa Champions Fantasy Team Prediction
South Africa Champions are top of the table with three wins from three games. England Champions are second with two wins from three. This is a top of the table clash, and the winner takes a big step towards the semi finals.
Recent Form
England Champions (W, W, L)
- Beat India Champions by 21 runs. England 192/4, India 171/8. Ravi Bopara hit 83 off 46 and Samit Patel made 57.
- Beat Bangladesh Champions by 7 wickets. Bangladesh 164/9, England 166/3 in 16.1 overs. Samit Patel took 4/17 and Bopara made 77 not out.
- Lost to West Indies Champions by 7 wickets. England 154 all out in 19.1 overs, West Indies 156/3 in 16.1 overs. Moeen Ali top scored with 41.
South Africa Champions (W, W, W)
- Beat West Indies Champions by 97 runs. South Africa 242/5, West Indies 145 all out. Richard Levi hit 87 off 39 and AB de Villiers made 70. Imran Tahir took 3/24.
- Beat Australia Champions by 8 wickets. Australia 209/5, South Africa 210/2 in 15.4 overs. De Villiers smashed 111 not out off 40 balls and Levi made 62 off 29.
- Beat India Champions by 4 wickets. India 196/8, South Africa 198/6 in 18.5 overs. JP Duminy made 66 off 34 and Colin Ingram added 40.
South Africa’s game against Pakistan Champions on 12 October is shown as cancelled. Pakistan Champions pulled out of the event.
Points Table
CricTracker table, last updated 12 October 2026:
| Pos | Team | M | W | L | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa Champions | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | +2.760 |
| 2 | England Champions | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | +0.374 |
| 3 | Australia Champions | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -0.144 |
| 4 | West Indies Champions | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -1.132 |
| 5 | India Champions | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | +0.124 |
| 6 | Bangladesh Champions | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.051 |
England Champions vs South Africa Champions Head To Head
These two sides have met twice in the WCL, and each has won once.
- WCL 2024: South Africa made 137 all out. England chased it in 11 overs for the loss of one wicket.
- WCL 2025: England made 152/6. South Africa chased it in 12.2 overs without losing a wicket.
England Champions vs South Africa Champions Squads
England Champions: Ravi Bopara (c), Phil Mustard (wk), Jason Roy, Dawid Malan, Jonathan Trott, Joe Denly, Usman Afzaal, Moeen Ali, Samit Patel, Liam Plunkett, Toby Roland-Jones, Ajmal Shahzad, Ryan Sidebottom, Monty Panesar
South Africa Champions: AB de Villiers (c), Morne van Wyk (wk), Dane Vilas (wk), Richard Levi, Faf du Plessis, Colin Ingram, Sarel Erwee, JP Duminy, Albie Morkel, Wayne Parnell, Robbie Frylinck, Aaron Phangiso, Shaun von Berg, Imran Tahir, Hardus Viljoen, Marchant de Lange, Duanne Olivier
Pitch Report
Every WCL 2026 game so far has been played at Sharjah. Runs have come quickly. First innings scores this season: 196, 242, 192, 164, 203, 154, 209, 218, 196, 119 and 138. So most games have gone past 190, but the last two were low scoring games where 119 and 138 were enough to win.
Over all T20 games here, the average first innings score is about 167 and the second innings about 149 (statz.ai). Teams batting first have won about 57% of the time. In WCL 2026, sides batting first have won 6 of the 11 games. In the 3:30 PM local time starts, the side batting first has won 4 out of 5.
Spinners have done well. Imran Tahir has gone at only 6.25 an over in this event, and Samit Patel took 4/17 against Bangladesh. Pick at least two spinners. Fast bowlers have gone for plenty, so only pick the ones with wickets in recent games.
Bat first is the better call at this start time. A score around 180 to 190 should be a good total.
Weather Report
Hot and sunny in Sharjah on Tuesday. The top temperature will be around 36°C and it will be about 30°C in the evening. Rain chance is only about 10%, so we should get a full game. The heat will be hard work for the legends in the field.
Probable Playing XIs
England Champions: Ravi Bopara (c), Dawid Malan, Jason Roy, Moeen Ali, Samit Patel, Phil Mustard (wk), Liam Plunkett, Toby Roland-Jones, Ajmal Shahzad, Monty Panesar, Ryan Sidebottom
South Africa Champions: Richard Levi, Faf du Plessis, AB de Villiers (c), JP Duminy, Morne van Wyk (wk), Colin Ingram, Wayne Parnell, Hardus Viljoen, Shaun von Berg, Imran Tahir, Marchant de Lange
Final XIs come at the toss.
Top Fantasy Picks
Ravi Bopara (England, all rounder): Scores of 83, 77 not out and 0. He also took 1/11 in 3 overs against West Indies. Player of the Match twice in three games.
Richard Levi (South Africa, batter): Scores of 87, 62 and 24. He opens and scores at over 200 strike rate. The most steady run getter on either side.
AB de Villiers (South Africa, batter): Scores of 70, 111 not out and 0. When he gets going, he can win a fantasy game on his own.
Samit Patel (England, all rounder): Bowling figures of 1/29, 4/17 and 0/25 in the last three games, plus a 57 against India. Five wickets and 74 runs in three games.
Imran Tahir (South Africa, bowler): Figures of 3/24, 1/24 and 2/27. Six wickets and an economy of 6.25 in three games.
JP Duminy (South Africa, all rounder): Scores of 27 not out and 66 in his two games, and he was Player of the Match against India.
Ryan Sidebottom (England, bowler): Figures of 2/24, 2/48 and 1/12. Five wickets in three games with the new ball.
England Champions vs South Africa Champions Fantasy Team: Small Leagues
- Wicketkeeper: Phil Mustard
- Batters: AB de Villiers, Richard Levi (Vc), Jason Roy
- All rounders: Ravi Bopara (C), Samit Patel, JP Duminy, Wayne Parnell
- Bowlers: Imran Tahir, Hardus Viljoen, Ryan Sidebottom
Captain: Ravi Bopara. He is an all rounder in top form with 160 runs in three games and a wicket with the ball. He gives points from both batting and bowling.
Vice captain: Richard Levi. He has 173 runs in three games and has given a fast start every time.
England Champions vs South Africa Champions Fantasy Team: Grand Leagues
- Wicketkeeper: Morne van Wyk
- Batters: AB de Villiers, Richard Levi, Colin Ingram
- All rounders: Ravi Bopara, Samit Patel (C), JP Duminy, Moeen Ali
- Bowlers: Imran Tahir (Vc), Ryan Sidebottom, Shaun von Berg
Captain: Samit Patel. He is an all rounder who has five wickets and 74 runs in three games. Spin works at Sharjah, and fewer people will pick him as captain.
Vice captain: Imran Tahir. Six wickets in three games at just 6.25 an over. A different pick from the usual batters.
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Match Prediction
South Africa Champions should win this game. They are unbeaten and have chased 210 and 198 with ease. Levi, de Villiers and Duminy are all scoring runs, and Tahir is keeping things quiet in the middle overs. England have Bopara and Samit Patel in good form, but their batting fell apart against West Indies. If England bat first and post 190 plus, they can make a game of it. Our pick is South Africa Champions.
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ENG C vs SA C Fantasy Team – FAQs
Who will win England Champions vs South Africa Champions today?
South Africa Champions look the stronger side. They have won all three games and their top order is in form.
What is the England Champions vs South Africa Champions Fantasy prediction?
Pick Ravi Bopara as captain and Richard Levi as vice captain in small leagues. In grand leagues, try Samit Patel as captain and Imran Tahir as vice captain.
What is the pitch report for Sharjah Cricket Stadium?
It is a good batting pitch, and spinners get some help. Batting first has won 4 of 5 afternoon games in WCL 2026.
What is the probable playing XI for England Champions vs South Africa Champions?
England will likely stay with the XI that played West Indies, with Bopara as captain. South Africa will likely keep the XI that beat India, with de Villiers as captain.
Who are the best captain and vice captain picks for England Champions vs South Africa Champions?
Ravi Bopara, Richard Levi, AB de Villiers, Samit Patel and Imran Tahir are the best options based on recent form.
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