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Match Details: Eng Ch vs WIn Ch Fantasy, Final, World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2026, Sunday 18 October 2026, 5:00 PM IST (3:30 PM UAE time), Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, UAE.
England Champions lost three league games in a row but came good in the semi final, beating South Africa by 46 runs. West Indies Champions chased down 173 against Australia with an over to spare. West Indies beat England easily when they met in the league stage.
England Champions vs West Indies Champions Recent Form
England Champions (W, L, L, L, W)
- 16 Oct, 1st Semi Final: Beat South Africa Champions by 46 runs. England 189/8, South Africa 143 all out. Moeen Ali 70 off 41, Joe Denly 59 off 30. Tymal Mills 3/17, Ajmal Shahzad 3/33, Samit Patel 2/27.
- 14 Oct: Lost to Australia Champions by 16 runs. Moeen Ali 94 not out off 44. Ravi Bopara 2 wickets.
- 13 Oct: Lost to South Africa Champions by 9 runs. Dawid Malan 88 off 51.
- Lost to West Indies Champions by 7 wickets. England 154 all out.
- Beat Bangladesh Champions by 7 wickets. Bopara 77 not out, Samit Patel 4/17.
West Indies Champions (W, W, L, W, W)
- 16 Oct, 2nd Semi Final: Beat Australia Champions by 5 wickets. Australia 172/7, West Indies 173/5 in 19 overs. Chadwick Walton 87 not out off 42 with 10 sixes, Shivnarine Chanderpaul 41 off 27. Sheldon Cottrell 4/20, Carlos Brathwaite 2/29.
- 13 Oct: Beat India Champions by 6 wickets. Walton 60 off 43.
- 11 Oct: Lost to Australia Champions by 36 runs.
- Beat Bangladesh Champions by 5 wickets. Walton 90 not out off 43.
- Beat England Champions by 7 wickets. Lendl Simmons 55 not out, Walton 46.
Points Table
West Indies finished the league with 3 wins from 5 games (6 points). England had 2 wins from 5 (4 points). Both then won their semi finals.
England Champions vs West Indies Champions Head To Head
West Indies have won all three WCL meetings between these sides.
- WCL 2026: England 154 all out, West Indies 156/3. West Indies won by 7 wickets.
- WCL 2025: West Indies 164/9, England 154. West Indies won.
- WCL 2024: West Indies 210/5, England 209/5. West Indies won.
England Champions vs West Indies Champions Squads
England Champions: Ravi Bopara (C), Phil Mustard (WK), Jason Roy, Dawid Malan, Joe Denly, Moeen Ali, Samit Patel, Owais Shah, Jonathan Trott, Usman Afzaal, Liam Plunkett, Tymal Mills, Toby Roland-Jones, Ajmal Shahzad, Ryan Sidebottom, Monty Panesar
West Indies Champions: Chris Gayle (C), Lendl Simmons, Chadwick Walton (WK), Jermaine Blackwood, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Raymon Reifer, Carlos Brathwaite, Dwayne Bravo, Rayad Emrit, Sheldon Cottrell, Fidel Edwards, Nikita Miller, Sulieman Benn, Dave Mohammed
Team news: Chris Gayle did not play the semi final. Check the toss to see who leads West Indies. Joe Denly came into England’s XI for the semi final and made 59.
England Champions vs West Indies Champions Today Match Pitch Report
Every game in WCL 2026 has been played at Sharjah. The afternoon games have been high scoring: 204, 218 and 210 batting first in the last league games, and England made 189 in the semi final. The team batting first has won most of the 3:30 PM games.
Pacers who hit the stumps have done well, with Mills, Shahzad and Cottrell all taking three or more wickets in the semi finals. Spinners like Samit Patel have also picked up wickets in the middle overs. Bat first is the better call. Around 190 looks like a good total.
Weather Report England Champions vs West Indies Champions
It will be hot and clear in Sharjah on Sunday afternoon, around 32°C, with no chance of rain. A full 20 over game is expected.
Probable Playing XIs
England Champions: Jason Roy, Dawid Malan, Ravi Bopara (C), Moeen Ali, Joe Denly, Phil Mustard (WK), Samit Patel, Toby Roland-Jones, Tymal Mills, Ajmal Shahzad, Ryan Sidebottom
West Indies Champions: Lendl Simmons, Jermaine Blackwood, Chadwick Walton (WK), Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Carlos Brathwaite, Raymon Reifer, Dwayne Bravo, Dave Mohammed, Sheldon Cottrell, Sulieman Benn, Nikita Miller
These are the XIs from the semi finals. Chris Gayle may come back for West Indies. Final XIs come at the toss.
Top Fantasy Picks
- Chadwick Walton (WI, wicketkeeper): 87 not out off 42, 60 off 43 and 90 not out off 43 in his last four games. The best batter in the tournament right now.
- Moeen Ali (ENG, all rounder): 70 off 41 in the semi final and 94 not out off 44 before that. Also bowls off spin.
- Sheldon Cottrell (WI, bowler): 4/20 in the semi final. Takes wickets with the new ball.
- Ravi Bopara (ENG, all rounder): 77 not out and 83 off 46 in the league, plus 2 wickets against Australia and 1/8 in the semi final.
- Joe Denly (ENG, batter): 59 off 30 in the semi final.
- Tymal Mills (ENG, bowler): 3/17 in the semi final, bowling at the death.
- Carlos Brathwaite (WI, all rounder): 2/29 in the semi final and 1/18 against India. Can hit big lower down.
Fantasy Team: Small Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Chadwick Walton
Batters: Joe Denly, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Lendl Simmons
All rounders: Moeen Ali, Ravi Bopara, Samit Patel, Carlos Brathwaite
Bowlers: Sheldon Cottrell, Tymal Mills, Ajmal Shahzad
Captain: Chadwick Walton. Three big scores in his last four games, including 87 not out in the semi final.
Vice captain: Moeen Ali. An all rounder who made 94 not out and 70 in his last two games and bowls his overs too.
Fantasy Team: Grand Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Chadwick Walton
Batters: Joe Denly, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Dawid Malan
All rounders: Ravi Bopara, Moeen Ali, Carlos Brathwaite, Samit Patel
Bowlers: Sheldon Cottrell, Tymal Mills, Toby Roland-Jones
Captain: Ravi Bopara. An all rounder with 77 not out and 83 in the league who also took wickets against Australia and South Africa. Fewer people will pick him as captain.
Vice captain: Sheldon Cottrell. 4/20 in the semi final.
Differentials: Dawid Malan made 88 against South Africa in the league. Toby Roland-Jones hit 22 off 13 and took a wicket in the semi final. Shivnarine Chanderpaul made 41 off 27 in his last game.
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Match Prediction
West Indies have beaten England three times in a row in this event, and Walton is in great touch. England looked much better in the semi final, with Moeen and Denly making runs and the pacers bowling South Africa out. If England bat first and post 190, they can win this. Our pick is England Champions, but it should be close.
FAQs
Who will win England Champions vs West Indies Champions final today? It should be close. England were very good in the semi final, so we pick England Champions.
What is the ENGCH vs WICH Dream11 prediction? In small leagues, go with Chadwick Walton as captain and Moeen Ali as vice captain. In grand leagues, try Ravi Bopara as captain and Sheldon Cottrell as vice captain.
What is the pitch report for Sharjah Cricket Stadium? The afternoon games have been high scoring, and the team batting first has won most of them. Around 190 looks like a good total.
What is the probable playing XI for England Champions vs West Indies Champions? England should keep the XI that won the semi final, led by Ravi Bopara. West Indies should keep their semi final XI, though Chris Gayle may return. Final XIs come at the toss.