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England Champions vs West Indies Champions, Match 8

The 8th Match (alternatively listed as Match 10 by broadcasters) of the World Championship of Legends 2026 between England Champions and West Indies Champions is scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, 2026.

Match Details

Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM Local Time (UAE) | 3:30 PM GMT | 9:00 PM IST
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, UAE
Format: T20 Cricket

Team squads with their playing role

Here are the complete squad lists for both teams along with their official playing roles for the World Championship of Legends 2026:

England Champions Squad Roster

Captain: Moeen Ali

Player Name	Primary Playing Role
Moeen Ali (C)	Batting All-rounder
Jason Roy	Batter
Dawid Malan	Batter
Jonathan Trott	Batter
Phil Mustard	Wicket-keeper/Batter
Tim Ambrose	Wicket-keeper/Batter
Ravi Bopara	Batting All-rounder
Samit Patel	Batting All-rounder
Joe Denly	Batting All-rounder
Usman Afzaal	Batting All-rounder
Owais Shah	Bowling All-rounder
Sir James Anderson	Bowler
Liam Plunkett	Bowler
Ryan Sidebottom	Bowler
Monty Panesar	Bowler
Ajmal Shahzad	Bowler
Stuart Meaker	Bowler
Toby Roland-Jones	Bowler

West Indies Champions Squad Roster

Captain: Chris Gayle

Player Name	Primary Playing Role
Chris Gayle (C)	Batter
Shivnarine Chanderpaul	Batter
Lendl Simmons	Batter
Jermaine Blackwood	Batter
Chadwick Walton	Wicket-keeper/Batter
Andre Fletcher	Wicket-keeper/Batter
Dwayne Bravo	Batting All-rounder
Dave Mohammed	Batting All-rounder
Raymon Reifer	Batting All-rounder
Andre Russell	Bowling All-rounder
Carlos Brathwaite	Bowling All-rounder
Rayad Emrit	Bowling All-rounder
Sheldon Cottrell	Bowler
Fidel Edwards	Bowler
Nikita Miller	Bowler
Sulieman Benn	Bowler

Match Winner Prediction

Prediction: Based on recent team form and analyst estimations in the ongoing World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2026, England Champions enter this fixture as the favorites with an estimated 58% win probability, compared to 42% for the West Indies Champions.

England Champions 58%

West Indies Champions 42%

Team	Winning Probability
England Champions	58%
West Indies Champions	42%

Head-to-Head Match Record

The West Indies Champions dominate the head-to-head record against the England Champions, leading 2–0 across their previous meetings in the World Championship of Legends history.

Past Meetings Summary

Head-to-Head Summary: The West Indies Champions won both prior encounters in close, high-scoring finishes.

Date	Tournament	Match Summary	Winner
July 9, 2024	WCL 2024	England Champions: 209/5 (20 ov) West Indies Champions: 210/5 (19.3 ov)	West Indies Champions (by 5 wickets)
July 22, 2025	WCL 2025	West Indies Champions: 164/9 (20 ov) England Champions: 154/10 (20 ov)	West Indies Champions (by 10 runs)

Match Day Forecast

The match day forecast for the England Champions vs West Indies Champions fixture at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, indicates clear, hot, and humid conditions with absolutely 0% chance of rain.

Hourly Playing Conditions

Match Timing: As the match is scheduled during the evening, starting at 7:30 PM local UAE time, the weather conditions are expected to transition gradually through the night.

Time	Expected Conditions
7:00 PM (Pre-Match)	36°C (RealFeel around 46°C) \| Humidity: ~55% \| Clear Sky
9:00 PM (Mid-Match)	35°C (RealFeel around 44°C) \| Humidity: ~54% \| Clear Sky
11:00 PM (Post-Match)	34°C (RealFeel around 42°C) \| Humidity: ~54% \| Clear Sky

The Dew Factor & Impact on Play: While the skies remain completely clear, high ambient humidity hovering between 52% and 55% during match hours, combined with the extreme heat, means conditions will feel significantly heavier and warmer for the players.

As the evening progresses, dew is highly likely to settle on the outfield. This may make the ball slippery and more difficult for spinners and gripping bowlers to control in the second innings.

Consequently, the team winning the toss will almost certainly elect to bowl first to take advantage of chasing under truer batting conditions later in the night.

Disclaimer The predictions and betting insights on this page are based on expert analysis, current form and statistical data for entertainment purposes only. Please bet responsibly and in accordance with the laws and regulations of your country.

England Champions vs West Indies Champions, 8th Match, World Championship of Legends 2026