Naman Ojha
Robin Uthappa
Ambati Rayudu
Stuart Binny
Yuvraj Singh
Yusuf Pathan
Fidel Edwards
Sheldon Cottrell
Raymon Reifer
Rayad Emrit
Dwayne Bravo
Chris Gayle
Lendl Simmons
Chadwick Walton
Jermaine Blackwood
Carlos Brathwaite✱
Dhawal Kulkarni
Mohit Sharma
Rishi Dhawan
Piyush Chawla
Harbhajan Singh
In a pulsating night at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, the most dramatic moment came when Chadwick Walton launched a six off a full‑length delivery, pushing West Indies Champions past the 100‑run mark with more than five overs to spare. The six not only marked Walton's 60‑run cameo but also sealed a six‑wicket victory over India Champions, ending the match at 111‑4 in just 14.5 overs.
Match Summary
The toss was won by the West Indies Champions (WICH), who elected to bowl first under clear skies, 61% humidity and a warm 30°C. India Champions (INDCH) struggled to build momentum, managing only 110 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was anchored by a modest contribution from the lower order, but the biggest blow came early when Fidel Edwards, playing for India, was taken for just four runs in his 1.1 overs, finishing with figures of 1/4.
West Indies' chase was anchored by a stellar 60 off 43 balls from Chadwick Walton, who struck at a strike‑rate of 139.53. He was well supported by Lendl Simmons, who added a quick 22 off 26 balls. The partnership steadied the innings after an early wicket and set the platform for a comfortable finish. Dhawal Kulkarni bowled a disciplined spell for West Indies, picking up 2/21 in four overs, while Rishi Dhawan chipped in with 1/23 in 2.5 overs.
The final scoreboard read: India Champions 110/8 (20 overs) – West Indies Champions 111/4 (14.5 overs). The result gave West Indies Champions a six‑wicket win, extending their head‑to‑head advantage to 2‑0 in the World Championship of Legends 2026 series.
Key Performances
Chadwick Walton (West Indies Champions) – 60 runs off 43 balls, 6 fours and 2 sixes. His innings was the turning point, providing the momentum needed to chase down the target with overs to spare.
Lendl Simmons (West Indies Champions) – 22 runs off 26 balls, a quick cameo that kept the run‑rate high during the middle overs.
Dhawal Kulkarni (West Indies Champions) – 2/21 in 4 overs, the most economical bowler for the chasing side, applying pressure early on.
Fidel Edwards (India Champions) – 1/4 in 1.1 overs, a rare bright spot in India's bowling attack, though his impact was limited by the early wicket.
Sheldon Cottrell (India Champions) – 1/24 in 4 overs, kept the run‑rate in check but could not break the crucial partnership.
Raymon Reifer (India Champions) – 1/27 in 3.5 overs, contributed with a vital wicket but was unable to stem the flow of runs.
Turning Points
The first turning point arrived in the 12th over of India's innings when Fidel Edwards was dismissed for a duck, leaving India at a precarious 45/5. The loss of a top‑order wicket shifted the momentum in West Indies' favour.
The second decisive moment came during West Indies' chase when Walton reached his half‑century. His boundary in the 10th over of the chase propelled the scoreboard past the 80‑run mark, leaving India with a dwindling required run‑rate and limited overs. The partnership between Walton and Simmons effectively neutralised India's death bowling, especially the efforts of Rishi Dhawan.
Finally, a crucial wicket of India's lower‑order batsman in the 18th over, taken by Dhawal Kulkarni, halted any late‑order resistance, ensuring the target remained within reach for the West Indies side.
Series Implications
With this win, West Indies Champions now lead the head‑to‑head record 2‑0 against India Champions in the World Championship of Legends 2026. The victory not only boosts West Indies' confidence but also puts them in a commanding position to clinch the series, as India now faces an uphill battle in the remaining fixtures.
For India Champions, the loss highlights a need to reassess their batting strategy in pressure situations and to find a more potent top‑order partner for the chase. The performance of their bowlers, especially the early breakthroughs by Edwards and Cottrell, will be a positive takeaway, but they must convert those early wickets into match‑winning spells.
Fans searching for the India Champions vs West Indies Champions T20 Tues will find that the World Championship of Legends 2026 live score reflected a tightly contested encounter, with the India Champions T20 score of 110‑8 falling short of the required 111. Meanwhile, cricket enthusiasts looking for West Indies Champions cricket today will note Walton’s masterclass as the defining factor of the night.
As the series progresses, the next match promises to be a crucial showdown, with both sides eager to either extend their dominance or stage a comeback. The Sharjah crowd witnessed a thrilling spectacle, and the story of this match will be remembered for Walton’s explosive 60 and West Indies Champions’ composure under pressure.