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AUS C vs WI C Fantasy Team Prediction: Match Details
Match: Australia Champions vs West Indies Champions
Tournament: World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2026
Match Number: 2nd Semi Final
Date: Friday, 16 October 2026
Time: 9:00 PM IST
Local Time: 7:30 PM UAE Time
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, UAE
Australia Champions won three of their five league games, including a 16 run win over England on Wednesday. West Indies Champions also won three, and beat India comfortably in their last game. Australia beat West Indies easily when they met on 11 October. The winner faces the winner of England vs South Africa in Sunday’s final.
Recent Form
Australia Champions (W, W, L, W, L)
- Beat England Champions by 16 runs (14 Oct). Australia 218/6, England 202/4. D’Arcy Short 60 off 25, Jonathan Wells 58 not out off 32. Ben Hilfenhaus 2/27.
- Beat West Indies Champions by 36 runs (11 Oct). Australia 119 all out, West Indies 83 all out. Short 34 off 16. Hilfenhaus 3/13 and Fawad Ahmed 3/21.
- Lost to South Africa Champions by 8 wickets. Australia 209/5. Short 66 off 25, David Warner 48.
- Beat Bangladesh Champions by 37 runs. Warner 66, Callum Ferguson 63.
- Lost to India Champions.
West Indies Champions (W, L, W, W, L)
- Beat India Champions by 6 wickets (13 Oct). India 110/8, West Indies 111/4 in 14.5 overs. Chadwick Walton 60 off 43. Rayad Emrit 2/24, Carlos Brathwaite 1/18.
- Lost to Australia Champions by 36 runs (11 Oct). West Indies 83 all out.
- Beat Bangladesh Champions by 5 wickets. Walton 90 not out off 43, Chris Gayle 56 off 25.
- Beat England Champions by 7 wickets. Lendl Simmons 55 not out, Walton 46.
- Lost to South Africa Champions by 97 runs.
Points Table
Both teams finished the league stage with three wins and two losses.
AUS C vs WI C Head To Head
Australia have won all three WCL meetings between these sides.
- WCL 2026: Australia 119 all out beat West Indies 83 all out by 36 runs (11 Oct).
- WCL 2025: West Indies 142/8, Australia chased it in 9.3 overs.
- WCL 2024: Australia 274/7 beat West Indies 219/6.
AUS C vs WI C Squads
Australia Champions: David Warner (c), Usman Khawaja, D’Arcy Short, Joe Burns, Callum Ferguson, Ben Dunk (wk), Jonathan Wells, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Fawad Ahmed, Michael Beer, Kane Richardson, Ben Hilfenhaus, Ben Laughlin
West Indies Champions: Chris Gayle (c), Lendl Simmons, Chadwick Walton (wk), Jermaine Blackwood, Raymon Reifer, Carlos Brathwaite, Dwayne Bravo, Rayad Emrit, Sheldon Cottrell, Fidel Edwards, Nikita Miller, Sulieman Benn, Dave Mohammed
Pitch Report
Every WCL 2026 game has been played at Sharjah. The afternoon games this week have been high scoring, with 204, 218 and 210 batting first. The evening game between these two sides on 11 October was very different: Australia were all out for 119 and still won by 36 runs.
This is a 7:30 PM local start, so dew may come in later and help the side batting second. Pacers who hit the stumps early, like Hilfenhaus, and spinners like Fawad Ahmed have done well. Pick at least one new ball bowler and one spinner. A score of 170 to 180 should be a good total.
Weather Report
A warm evening in Sharjah, around 30°C at the start and cooling a little later. No rain is expected, so a full 20 over game is likely. Some dew is possible in the second innings.
Probable Playing XIs
Australia Champions: D’Arcy Short, David Warner (c), Ben Dunk (wk), Joe Burns, Callum Ferguson, Jonathan Wells, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Kane Richardson, Michael Beer, Ben Hilfenhaus, Fawad Ahmed
West Indies Champions: Chris Gayle (c), Lendl Simmons, Chadwick Walton (wk), Jermaine Blackwood, Raymon Reifer, Carlos Brathwaite, Dwayne Bravo, Rayad Emrit, Sheldon Cottrell, Fidel Edwards, Nikita Miller
Final XIs come at the toss.
Top Fantasy Picks
- D’Arcy Short (AUS, all rounder): 66 off 25, 34 off 16 and 60 off 25 in his last three games. He also bowls. The best pick in this match.
- Chadwick Walton (WI, wicketkeeper): 90 not out, 46 and 60 off 43 in this event. West Indies’ most in form batter.
- Jonathan Wells (AUS, batter): 58 not out off 32 against England.
- Ben Hilfenhaus (AUS, bowler): 3/13 against West Indies and 2/27 against England. Takes wickets with the new ball.
- Fawad Ahmed (AUS, bowler): 3/21 against West Indies. Leg spin works well against this batting group.
- Rayad Emrit (WI, all rounder): 2/24 against India and 2/33 against Bangladesh. Can hit in the lower order too.
- Raymon Reifer (WI, all rounder): 35 not out and 2/25 against England, and 16 not out with a wicket against India.
AUS C vs WI C Fantasy Team: Small Leagues
- Wicketkeepers: Chadwick Walton (Vc), Ben Dunk
- Batters: David Warner, Jonathan Wells, Lendl Simmons
- All rounders: D’Arcy Short (C), Raymon Reifer, Rayad Emrit
- Bowlers: Ben Hilfenhaus, Fawad Ahmed, Sheldon Cottrell
Captain: D’Arcy Short. An all rounder who has scored 160 runs in his last three games at a strike rate over 200.
Vice captain: Chadwick Walton. Scores of 90 not out, 46 and 60 in this event, and he keeps wicket.
AUS C vs WI C Fantasy Team: Grand Leagues
- Wicketkeeper: Chadwick Walton
- Batters: Jonathan Wells, Chris Gayle, Callum Ferguson
- All rounders: D’Arcy Short, Raymon Reifer (C), Carlos Brathwaite, Rayad Emrit
- Bowlers: Ben Hilfenhaus (Vc), Fawad Ahmed, Kane Richardson
Captain: Raymon Reifer. An all rounder who gets points with bat and ball, and few people will pick him as captain.
Vice captain: Ben Hilfenhaus. Five wickets in his last two games, including 3/13 against West Indies.
Differentials: Chris Gayle made 56 off 25 against Bangladesh. Carlos Brathwaite went for only 18 in four overs against India. Kane Richardson can take wickets at the death.
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Match Prediction
Australia have beaten West Indies in all three WCL meetings, including bowling them out for 83 last week. D’Arcy Short is in top form, and Hilfenhaus and Fawad have the measure of this West Indies batting group. West Indies have Walton in form, and if Gayle gets going they can post a big total. Our pick is Australia Champions to win and reach the final.
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AUS C vs WI C Fantasy Team Prediction: FAQs
Who will win Australia Champions vs West Indies Champions today?
Australia have won all three WCL meetings between these sides. We pick Australia Champions.
What is the AUS C vs WI C Fantasy prediction?
In small leagues, go with D’Arcy Short as captain and Chadwick Walton as vice captain. In grand leagues, try Raymon Reifer as captain and Ben Hilfenhaus as vice captain.
What is the pitch report for Sharjah Cricket Stadium?
The afternoon games this week have been high scoring, but the evening game between these sides was low scoring. Dew may help the team batting second.
What is the probable playing XI for Australia Champions vs West Indies Champions?
Australia should keep the XI that beat England, led by David Warner. West Indies should keep the XI that beat India, led by Chris Gayle. Final XIs come at the toss.
Who are the best captain and vice captain picks for AUS C vs WI C?
D’Arcy Short and Raymon Reifer are the best all rounder picks. Chadwick Walton and Ben Hilfenhaus are strong options based on recent numbers.
What time does the WCL 2026 2nd semi final start?
The match starts at 9:00 PM IST on Friday, 16 October 2026. That is 7:30 PM UAE time.
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