Sharjah, October 19, 2026 — West Indies Champions were crowned World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2026 champions after delivering a commanding nine-wicket victory over England Champions in the final at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
After restricting England Champions to 159/7 in their allotted 20 overs, the West Indies side produced a clinical batting display to chase down the target of 160 in just 17 overs, finishing at 165/1 and securing the title emphatically.
Dwayne Bravo led the bowling effort with an impressive 3/21, earning the Player of the Match award for his decisive contribution. Lendl Simmons and Chadwick Walton then took charge of the chase, scoring 77 off 53 balls and an unbeaten 58 off 35 balls, respectively, to guide their team to a comprehensive victory.
Bravo Leads Disciplined Bowling Performance
England Champions faced sustained pressure from the West Indies bowling attack and struggled to build substantial partnerships. Moeen Ali provided resistance with a fighting 60 off 39 deliveries, while Owais Shah remained unbeaten on 38 to help England reach 159/7.
Bravo’s three-wicket haul proved instrumental in restricting England to a manageable total, giving the West Indies batters a strong platform for the chase.
Simmons and Walton Seal a Convincing Victory
West Indies Champions approached the chase with confidence and composure. Simmons anchored the innings with an assured half-century, while Walton complemented him with an aggressive unbeaten knock.
Their partnership ensured that England Champions had little opportunity to recover, as the West Indies side reached the target with nine wickets in hand and 18 balls remaining.
Walton’s outstanding tournament earned him the Player of the Series award after he amassed 342 runs, underlining his consistency and importance to the champions’ campaign.
Fans Celebrate West Indies’ Championship Triumph
The emphatic victory sparked celebrations among fans across social media, with supporters praising the team’s performance and celebrating the return of West Indies Champions to the top of the tournament.
Posts celebrating the title highlighted the contributions of Chris Gayle, Dwayne Bravo, Simmons and Walton, while many fans expressed renewed optimism about the future of West Indies cricket.
The celebrations reflected the pride and passion associated with Caribbean cricket, as supporters hailed the team’s resilience and memorable title-winning performance.
West Indies Champions’ comprehensive victory over England Champions marked a fitting conclusion to their WCL 2026 campaign. With Bravo delivering a decisive bowling performance and Simmons and Walton dominating the chase, the Caribbean side secured the championship in style.
Final Score: England Champions 159/7 (20 overs); West Indies Champions 165/1 (17 overs).
Result: West Indies Champions won by nine wickets.
Player of the Match: Dwayne Bravo (3/21).
Player of the Series: Chadwick Walton (342 runs).
