WCL 2026: Match 3, SA C vs WI C Match Prediction – Who will win today’s WCL match between South Africa Champions vs West Indies Champions?

South Africa Champions and West Indies Champions will face each other in Match 3 of the World Championship of Legends 2026 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Sunday, October 4.

Defending champions South Africa will be coming into this tournament with newfound enthusiasm to defend their title. They were led from the front by captain AB de Villiers, who was the player of the tournament in 2025 and will be looking to continue that same form.

West Indies Champions will be looking to make a major claim in the 2026 season. Possessing a star-studded unit with T20 stars of yesteryear such as Chris Gayle, Carlos Brathwaite, Andre Fletcher and Andre Russell, they will be spirited to stake a strong claim for the title.

SA C vs WI C: Match Details

Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah: Pitch Report

The pitch at the Sharjah Cricket Ground is expected to play a balanced role. Batters can play their shots freely and will be aided by the shorter boundaries. Bowlers can get lateral movement with the new ball, and spinners may get grip and turn off the surface.

SA C vs WI C: Head-to-Head T20I Record

SA C vs WI C: Predicted Playing 11s

South Africa Champions

Faf du Plessis, Richard Levi, Colin Ingram, AB de Villiers (c), Jean-Paul Duminy, Morne van Wyk (wk), Albie Morkel, Wayne Parnell, Imran Tahir, Duanne Olivier, Aaron Phangiso

West Indies Champions

Chris Gayle, Lendl Simmons, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Dwayne Bravo, Andre Russell, Carlos Brathwaite, Chadwick Walton (wk), Rayad Emrit, Sheldon Cottrell, Fidel Edwards, Sulieman Benn

SA C vs WI C: Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: AB de Villiers

The Proteas' skipper was the star of the 2025 season, scoring a whopping 429 runs in six innings, recording one half-century and three centuries. He will be looking to continue that form into the new season as well.

Probable Best Bowler: Wayne Parnell

Left-arm seamer Wayne Parnell was the joint-highest wicket-taker of the 2025 season, taking 11 scalps and playing a vital role in South Africa's victory. He will be looking to continue that form and start the season strongly.

Today's Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match, SA Champions to hold the edge