SACH vs WICH Fantasy Prediction, 3rd Match: South Africa Champions vs West Indies Champions Fantasy Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Sharjah

South Africa Champions arrive as the strongest side in the competition’s recent history, having won last season’s title and four of their last five matches. AB de Villiers continues to captain the side. For those preparing their SACH vs WICH Fantasy Team, South Africa Champions’ recent form and experience make them an important side to consider. West Indies Champions have struggled by comparison, winning just one of their last five, though the two sides tied their most recent meeting in a thrilling finish. Chris Gayle remains part of the West Indies Champions squad, though official confirmation of the captaincy for this specific season was not available at the time of writing.

SACH vs WICH Match Details

Match: South Africa Champions vs West Indies Champions
Match No: 3rd Match, World Championship of Legends 2026
Date: Sunday, 4 October 2026
Time: 11:30 AM Local Time
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network, Crex and FanCode

A Captaincy Question For West Indies Champions

Several reports earlier this year named Chris Gayle as the side’s returning captain, continuing in the role he has held in previous seasons. However, the most recent and detailed team information available did not confirm a captain for West Indies Champions this season, listing it as not yet confirmed on the team’s official page. Gayle remains a confirmed part of the squad regardless, alongside other recognisable names, so check team news closely before finalising any captaincy pick for West Indies Champions.

Recent Form

South Africa Champions have won four of their last five. They won last season’s final against Pakistan Champions, chasing 195 to reach 197/1, and beat Australia Champions twice in that same campaign, including a 241 run total in one of those matches. Their only defeat in that stretch came against Pakistan Champions earlier in the season.

West Indies Champions have won one of their last five. Their only win came against England Champions, and they also tied a match against South Africa Champions in a low scoring finish, both sides reaching scores in the 70s and 80s. Their other results in that stretch were defeats to India Champions, Pakistan Champions and Australia Champions.

SACH vs WICH Head to Head Record

This fixture has been extremely close in its two most recent meetings. The sides tied their most recent match, South Africa Champions reaching 80/6 to match West Indies Champions’ 79/5 after 11 overs each. West Indies Champions won the meeting before that, chasing 174 to reach 175/4. Across all matches against every opponent, South Africa Champions have won 70 percent of their last 10, against 30 percent for West Indies Champions.

SACH vs WICH Squads

South Africa Champions: AB de Villiers captains the side and keeps wicket. Faf du Plessis and Colin Ingram add further batting experience, and Imran Tahir and Wayne Parnell lead the bowling attack.

Full squad: AB de Villiers (c, wk), Faf du Plessis, Hardus Viljoen, Wayne Parnell, Imran Tahir, Richard Levi, Sarel Erwee, Morne van Wyk (wk), Aaron Phangiso, JP Duminy, Colin Ingram, Marchant de Lange, Robbie Frylinck, Allan Donald, Shaun von Berg.

West Indies Champions: Chris Gayle remains the squad’s most recognisable name, with the captaincy for this season not clearly confirmed at the time of writing. Dwayne Bravo and Andre Russell add further allround power if included in the final squad, alongside Chadwick Walton behind the stumps.

Full squad reported for this season: Chris Gayle, Chadwick Walton (wk), Lendl Simmons, Andre Fletcher, Carlos Brathwaite, Andre Russell, Dwayne Bravo, Sheldon Cottrell, Fidel Edwards, Rayad Emrit, Sulieman Benn, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Nikita Miller, Dave Mohammed.

Pitch Report

Sharjah Cricket Stadium has hosted 28 tracked matches. The side bowling first has a slight edge, winning 54 percent of matches against 46 percent for the side batting first. The average first innings score is 156, dropping to 133 in the second.

Weather Report

Specific forecast figures were not available for this match. Check conditions closer to the toss for an updated picture.

Probable Playing XIs

South Africa Champions (Probable): Richard Levi, Sarel Erwee, Faf du Plessis, AB de Villiers (c, wk), JP Duminy, Colin Ingram, Shaun von Berg, Wayne Parnell, Imran Tahir, Hardus Viljoen, Marchant de Lange.

West Indies Champions (Probable): Chris Gayle, Lendl Simmons, Andre Fletcher, Chadwick Walton (wk), Dwayne Bravo, Andre Russell, Carlos Brathwaite, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Sheldon Cottrell, Fidel Edwards, Sulieman Benn.

These are estimates. Final XIs, including West Indies Champions’ captain, are confirmed at the toss.

Key Player Battles

AB de Villiers vs West Indies Champions’ bowling attack: De Villiers remains one of the most destructive players of his generation, and his form at the top of a strong South African batting order gives his side a real head start in most matches.

Chris Gayle vs South Africa Champions’ bowling attack: Gayle remains capable of a match changing innings, and he gives West Indies Champions a route back into this fixture regardless of who is confirmed as captain.

Imran Tahir vs West Indies Champions’ middle order: Tahir’s leg spin has been a consistent threat for South Africa Champions throughout the competition’s history.

SACH vs WICH Fantasy Team

Wicketkeeper: Chadwick Walton, Lendl Simmons

Batters: AB de Villiers (C), Faf du Plessis, Colin Ingram, JP Duminy

All-rounders: Chris Gayle (VC), Dwayne Bravo, Andre Russell, Wayne Parnell

Bowlers: Imran Tahir

De Villiers is captain as South Africa Champions’ leader and the standout individual player in the match. Gayle is vice captain as West Indies Champions’ most recognisable and dangerous batter, regardless of the exact captaincy confirmation.

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Match Prediction

South Africa Champions should have the edge here. They enter as the competition’s most successful recent side, having won last season’s title, and their squad carries real depth through de Villiers, du Plessis and Tahir.

West Indies Champions have shown they can match South Africa Champions on their day, including the tied result in their most recent meeting, and the firepower of Gayle, Bravo and Russell means they are never far from a competitive total.

South Africa Champions are the pick here, backed by their stronger recent form and overall squad depth.

SACH vs WICH Fantasy Team FAQs

Q. Who will win the SACH vs WICH 3rd match today?
A. South Africa Champions are favoured. They won last season’s title and have the better recent form, though the two sides tied their most recent meeting.

Q. Who captains West Indies Champions this season?
A. This was not clearly confirmed at the time of writing. Chris Gayle has captained the side in previous seasons and remains part of the squad, but official confirmation for this specific season was unavailable.

Q. What is the head to head record between South Africa Champions and West Indies Champions?
A. Their two most recent meetings were extremely close, including a tie in the most recent match. Across all opponents, South Africa Champions have won 70 percent of their last 10 matches against West Indies Champions’ 30 percent.

Q. What is the SACH vs WICH Fantasy prediction for the 3rd match?
A. AB de Villiers is the top captaincy pick given his form and South Africa Champions’ recent record. Chris Gayle is the top pick for West Indies Champions.

Q. Is there a rain threat for the SACH vs WICH match?
A. Specific forecast figures were not available for this match. Check closer to the toss for an updated picture.