India champions vs Australia champions: WCL 2026 live streaming, match time, squads and all details
The World Championship of Legends 2026 is set to begin with a blockbuster clash as India Champions take on Australia Champions in the opening match of the tournament. The game brings several familiar names from international cricket back into the spotlight, with Yuvraj Singh leading India Champions and David Warner captaining Australia Champions.
The match will be played on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the UAE. For Indian fans, the action will begin at 5:00 PM IST, with the match scheduled for 3:30 PM local time in the UAE.
With former stars such as Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan, Yusuf Pathan, Robin Uthappa, David Warner, Usman Khawaja and Chris Lynn involved, the opening fixture has plenty of names that can immediately bring back memories for cricket fans.
India champions vs Australia champions: match details
| Match | India Champions vs Australia Champions |
|---|---|
| Tournament | World Championship of Legends 2026 |
| Match | 1st T20 |
| Date | Saturday, October 3, 2026 |
| Venue | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| Start time | 5:00 PM IST |
| UAE time | 3:30 PM |
| Toss | Around 4:30 PM IST |
| India TV | Star Sports |
| Live streaming | FanCode |
The official match listings confirm that India Champions and Australia Champions will meet in the first match of WCL 2026 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
When and where to watch India champions vs Australia champions?
Indian viewers can watch the India Champions vs Australia Champions match live on the Star Sports network. FanCode is listed as the digital streaming platform for WCL 2026 in India.
That means fans who prefer television can follow the match through Star Sports, while those watching on mobile, laptop or other supported devices can use FanCode.
The match begins at 5:00 PM IST, making it an evening cricket appointment for Indian fans. The UAE start time is 3:30 PM, while the corresponding Pakistan start time is 4:30 PM.
FanCode has also listed the opening game as a live WCL fixture, with the tournament schedule showing India Champions vs Australia Champions at 5:00 PM India time.
Yuvraj Singh vs David Warner adds another layer
One of the biggest attractions of the opening game will be the battle between two former World Cup-winning stars.
Yuvraj Singh will captain India Champions, while David Warner will lead Australia Champions. Both players enjoyed hugely successful international careers and were important figures in their respective teams’ limited-overs cricket.
For India, Yuvraj remains one of the most recognisable names from the country’s golden limited-overs era. His six sixes in an over against England at the 2007 T20 World Cup remain one of the most memorable moments in Indian cricket.
Warner, meanwhile, was a key part of Australia’s successful limited-overs generation and built a reputation as an aggressive opening batter across formats.
Their presence means the opening match is about more than just the result. It is also an opportunity for fans to see several familiar faces competing together again in a short-format tournament.
India champions squad for WCL 2026
India Champions have assembled a squad featuring several former India internationals.
India Champions: Yuvraj Singh (captain), Harbhajan Singh, Stuart Binny, Robin Uthappa (wicketkeeper), Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan, Piyush Chawla, Ambati Rayudu, Pawan Negi, Mohit Sharma, Dhawal Kulkarni, Rishi Dhawan, Anureet Singh, Varun Aaron, Abhimanyu Mithun and Rahul Sharma.
The squad gives India a combination of experienced batting, spin options and former international fast bowlers. Yuvraj, Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan and Ambati Rayudu are among the names likely to attract the most attention from Indian supporters.
India Champions also enter the tournament with history behind them. They won the inaugural WCL title in 2024, while South Africa Champions won the 2025 edition.
Australia champions squad for WCL 2026
Australia Champions also have a strong collection of former international and domestic stars.
Australia Champions: David Warner (captain), Rob Quiney, James Pattinson, Callum Ferguson, Ben Laughlin, Nathan Reardon, Kane Richardson, Usman Khawaja, Chris Lynn, Ben Dunk (wicketkeeper), Nathan Coulter-Nile, Michael Beer, Jonathan Wells, Fawad Ahmed, Andrew Tye and D’Arcy Short.
Warner and Khawaja provide major international experience in the batting group, while players such as James Pattinson, Kane Richardson, Nathan Coulter-Nile and Andrew Tye add plenty of bowling experience.
FanCode’s match information confirms the listed squads and identifies Yuvraj Singh and David Warner as the respective captains.
What is the World Championship of Legends 2026 format?
The 2026 edition is the third season of the World Championship of Legends. The tournament is scheduled from October 3 to October 18 in the UAE.
Seven teams are participating in the competition: India Champions, Australia Champions, Pakistan Champions, South Africa Champions, England Champions, West Indies Champions and Bangladesh Champions.
Each team will play six league matches, with the top four sides progressing to the semi-finals. The two semi-finals are scheduled for October 16, followed by the final on October 18. Overall, the tournament features 24 T20 matches.
India’s league campaign does not end with the Australia game. The team is scheduled to face England on October 4, South Africa on October 6, Pakistan on October 10, Bangladesh on October 11 and West Indies on October 13.
That makes the opening game important as the first opportunity to see how Yuvraj Singh’s team settles into the tournament.
A packed day of cricket for Indian fans
October 3 is already a busy day for cricket supporters in India. Alongside the WCL opener, the Indian cricket calendar features the third ODI between India and West Indies.
The WCL opener will then bring another group of former stars into action. For fans who followed Yuvraj, Harbhajan, Irfan, Yusuf, Warner, Khawaja and the other players during their international careers, the tournament offers a chance to see them back on the cricket field.
The format should also suit players who built much of their reputations in limited-overs cricket. With only 20 overs per innings, matches can change quickly, making power-hitting, experienced bowling and smart use of the middle overs particularly important.
For India Champions, the challenge will be to start their campaign strongly against an Australia side that has plenty of experienced players of its own.
India champions vs Australia champions: what fans should remember
The key details are simple: India Champions vs Australia Champions will be played on Saturday, October 3, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The match starts at 5:00 PM IST, and the live broadcast in India is listed on Star Sports, with FanCode providing live streaming.
Yuvraj Singh and David Warner will be the two captains at the centre of attention, while the squads contain several other familiar names from international cricket.
With WCL 2026 bringing together seven Champions teams and a packed schedule of T20 matches, the opening clash is set to introduce fans to another season of legends cricket.
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