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The World Championship of Legends 2026 (WCL 2026) is set to begin with a high-profile clash between India Champions and Australia Champions on October 3. The opening match will feature several former international cricket stars, with Yuvraj Singh and David Warner leading their respective teams.
October 3 will be a busy day for cricket fans, with the Asian Games 2026 final and the India vs West Indies third ODI also scheduled. The WCL 2026 opener will add another major attraction to the day's cricket action.
The India Champions vs Australia Champions match will be played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah.
India Champions vs Australia Champions: When and Where Will the WCL 2026 Match Be Played?
The first match of the World Championship of Legends 2026 will be played between India Champions and Australia Champions on Friday, October 3.
The match will take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, where fans will get to watch several former stars of Indian and Australian cricket in action.
India vs Australia WCL 2026 Match Time: Know When the Game Starts
The India Champions vs Australia Champions match will begin at 5:00 PM IST.
The toss is scheduled to take place at 4:30 PM IST, 30 minutes before the start of the match.
- Toss: 4:30 PM IST
- Match Start: 5:00 PM IST
- Date: October 3, 2026
India Champions vs Australia Champions Live Telecast: Which TV Channel Will Show the Match?
Cricket fans in India will be able to watch the live telecast of the World Championship of Legends 2026 on the Star Sports Network.
The India Champions vs Australia Champions opening match will be available on the relevant Star Sports channel carrying the tournament broadcast.
India vs Australia WCL 2026 Live Streaming: Where to Watch the Match Online?
Fans who want to watch the match online can follow the India Champions vs Australia Champions live streaming on the FanCode app and website.
This allows viewers to follow the WCL 2026 opener through supported smartphones, tablets and other compatible devices.
Yuvraj Singh vs David Warner: Captains Set for WCL 2026 Opening Clash
The biggest attraction of the opening WCL 2026 match will be the battle between two former international stars.
Yuvraj Singh will captain India Champions, while David Warner will lead Australia Champions.
Yuvraj was an important part of India's limited-overs teams during his international career, while Warner established himself as one of Australia's leading attacking batters.
The India Champions squad features several other familiar names, including Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan, Yusuf Pathan, Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu and Piyush Chawla.
Australia Champions also have experienced players such as Usman Khawaja, Chris Lynn, Ben Dunk, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Fawad Ahmed and Andrew Tye.
India Champions Squad 2026: Full List of Players for WCL Opener
The India Champions squad for the WCL 2026 opening match includes:
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.
Australia Champions Squad 2026: Full List of Players Against India
The Australia Champions squad includes:
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.
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India Champions vs Australia Champions: Complete Match Details
| Match Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | World Championship of Legends 2026 |
| Match | India Champions vs Australia Champions |
| Date | October 3, 2026 |
| Day | Friday |
| Toss | 4:30 PM IST |
| Match Start | 5:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| India Captain | Yuvraj Singh |
| Australia Captain | David Warner |
| Live Telecast | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | FanCode App and Website |
WCL 2026 Opening Match: Key Details You Need to Know
The WCL 2026 opening fixture brings together two teams packed with former international players. India Champions will be led by Yuvraj Singh, while David Warner will captain Australia Champions.
The presence of players such as Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan, Yusuf Pathan, Robin Uthappa, Usman Khawaja and Chris Lynn adds further interest to the contest.
The match in Sharjah will give fans an opportunity to see several familiar cricket stars back on the field.
World Championship of Legends 2026: India vs Australia Match Preview
The opening fixture of the World Championship of Legends 2026 is expected to attract significant attention from cricket fans. India Champions and Australia Champions have several experienced players in their squads, making the contest a key fixture at the start of the tournament.
With Yuvraj Singh and David Warner leading the two sides, fans will be watching closely when the two teams meet at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
India vs Australia WCL 2026: Date, Time, Venue and Live Streaming Details
- Match: India Champions vs Australia Champions
- Date: October 3, 2026
- Toss: 4:30 PM IST
- Match Time: 5:00 PM IST
- Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
- India Captain: Yuvraj Singh
- Australia Captain: David Warner
- Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: FanCode App and Website
The World Championship of Legends 2026 will begin with the India Champions vs Australia Champions clash, bringing several former cricket stars together once again. With Yuvraj Singh and David Warner leading the two teams, the opening match will be one of the key attractions of the tournament.
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