England to Face West Indies in World Championship of Legends Final

England has reached the final of the World Championship of Legends Cricket after a stunning victory against unbeaten defending champions South Africa. The semifinal took place on Friday at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. England will now face West Indies, marking the first appearance for both teams in the final of this event, which is in its third edition.

In the tournament's history, India claimed the inaugural title in 2024, while South Africa won the trophy in 2025. The first two editions were held at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in England but have been shifted to the UAE for the current year's competition.

During the semifinal, England set a target of 190 runs, with Moeen Ali scoring 70 runs off 41 balls and Joe Denly contributing 59 runs from 30 deliveries. England bowled out South Africa for 143 runs in the 17th over, thereby securing a 46-run victory. Tymal Mills and Ajmal Shahzad each took three wickets for England, while Samit Patel added two wickets to the tally.

In the other semifinal, West Indies successfully chased down a target against Australia to secure their spot in the final. Chadwick Walton was instrumental in this chase, remaining unbeaten at 87 runs off 42 balls, while Shivnarine Chanderpaul added 41 runs. West Indies completed their innings with a total of 173 runs, defeating Australia by five wickets.

Notably, West Indies previously defeated England by seven wickets during the round-robin phase of the tournament on October 7, successfully chasing down 155 runs.

The final match is scheduled for Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. ET. Fans in the United States can watch the event live on Willow TV and can also stream it via Fubo TV, although some regional restrictions may apply. This promises to be an exciting encounter between two teams eager to clinch their first championship title in the World Championship of Legends Cricket.