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Australia Champions vs South Africa Champions, Match 9

The 9th Match of the World Championship of Legends 2026 between the Australia Champions and the South Africa Champions is scheduled to take place tomorrow, Friday, October 9, 2026.

Match Details & Timings

Fixture: Australia Champions vs South Africa Champions, Match 9
Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
Time: 3:30 PM Local Time / 11:30 AM GMT / 5:00 PM IST
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, UAE
Live Streaming: Available on FanCode in India and Willow TV / Prime Video in North America.

Team squads with their playing role

The official team squads alongside the primary playing roles of the players for the Australia Champions and South Africa Champions in the World Championship of Legends 2026 are listed below:

Australia Champions Squad Roster

Captain: David Warner

Player Name	Primary Playing Role
David Warner (C)	Batter
Usman Khawaja	Batter
Chris Lynn	Batter
Joe Burns	Batter
Callum Ferguson	Batter
Jonathan Wells	Batter
Rob Quiney	Batter
Nathan Reardon	Batter
Ben Dunk	Wicketkeeper-Batter
D’Arcy Short	All-rounder
Fawad Ahmed	All-rounder / Bowler
Nathan Coulter-Nile	Bowler
Kane Richardson	Bowler
Andrew Tye	Bowler
James Pattinson	Bowler
Ben Laughlin	Bowler
Ben Hilfenhaus	Bowler
Michael Beer	Bowler

South Africa Champions Squad Roster

Captain: AB de Villiers

Player Name	Primary Playing Role
AB de Villiers (C)	Batter / Wicketkeeper
Faf du Plessis	Batter
Colin Ingram	Batter
Richard Levi	Batter
Sarel Erwee	Batter
Morné van Wyk	Wicketkeeper-Batter
Dane Vilas	Wicketkeeper-Batter
JP Duminy	All-rounder
Albie Morkel	All-rounder
Robbie Frylinck	All-rounder
Shaun von Berg	All-rounder / Spinner
Imran Tahir	Bowler
Aaron Phangiso	Bowler
Hardus Viljoen	Bowler
Marchant de Lange	Bowler
Duanne Olivier	Bowler
Allan Donald	Bowler

Match Winner Prediction

Prediction: Based on statistical analysis, recent form, and professional prediction market indicators on Dexwin and Robinhood, the South Africa Champions have a 55% chance of winning, while the Australia Champions have a 45% chance of winning.

South Africa Champions 55%

Australia Champions 45%

Team	Winning Probability
South Africa Champions	55%
Australia Champions	45%

Head-to-Head Match Record

In the World Championship of Legends (WCL) tournament, South Africa Champions lead the head-to-head record 2–1 against Australia Champions.

WCL Head-to-Head History

Head-to-Head Summary: South Africa Champions and Australia Champions have faced each other three times across previous editions of the World Championship of Legends. South Africa Champions lead the recent record with two wins, while Australia Champions have one victory.

Previous Meetings

Date / Season	Match Details & Stage	Winner	Margin	Key Highlights
July 5, 2024	5th Match, Group Stage	Australia Champions	104 runs	Australia posted a massive 230/5. Nathan Coulter-Nile starred with the ball, taking 3/7.
July 2025	12th Match, Group Stage	South Africa Champions	95 runs	South Africa exacted revenge by smashing 241/6. AB de Villiers won Player of the Match.
July 31, 2025	2nd Semi-Final	South Africa Champions	1 run	A historic thriller where South Africa posted 186/8 and restricted Australia to 185/7, defending 12 runs in a tense final over.

Match Day Forecast

The match day weather forecast for tomorrow, Friday, 9 October 2026, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium features hot, clear, and perfectly dry playing conditions, ensuring a full, uninterrupted game of cricket.

Weather Metrics (3:30 PM Local Time)

Weather Outlook: Hot and dry conditions are expected, with no threat of precipitation. Humidity may increase slightly into the evening, while a light northwest breeze could offer minimal swing early in the match.

Weather Metrics

Weather Metric	Forecast
Temperature	High of 37°C (99°F), cooling down slightly to around 31°C (88°F) by the evening session
Rain Probability	0% — there is absolutely no threat of precipitation
Humidity	45% to 55% as the sun goes down, which could introduce some evening dew
Wind	Light northwest breeze at 12 to 15 km/h, with little impact on high catches but a slight possibility of early swing

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.

Australia Champions vs South Africa Champions, 9th Match, World Championship of Legends 2026