West Indies Champions Triumph Over Bangladesh in WCL 2026

In a thrilling encounter at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, the West Indies Champions triumphed over the Bangladesh Champions by five wickets in the World Championship of Legends 2026. Chadwick Walton's unbeaten 90 and Chris Gayle's explosive 56 runs were crucial in chasing down a target of 219. Bangladesh had set a competitive score of 218, led by Rony Talukdar's impressive 96. The match showcased remarkable performances from both teams, with Walton earning the Player of the Match title for his outstanding contribution. Read on for a detailed breakdown of the match highlights.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 10, 2026, 14:32 IST

West Indies Clinch Victory with Walton and Gayle's Stellar Performances

In an exciting match at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday, the West Indies Champions secured a five-wicket win against the Bangladesh Champions in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2026. Chris Gayle's explosive start and Chadwick Walton's remarkable unbeaten 90 were pivotal in chasing down a target of 219 runs, finishing at 221/5 in just 19.1 overs. Walton's innings, which included five fours and eight sixes off 43 balls, earned him the Player of the Match title.

Gayle's Aggressive Start Sets the Tone

Leading the West Indies Champions, Gayle initiated the innings with a powerful 67-run opening partnership alongside Lendl Simmons. He scored 56 runs off 25 balls, featuring four sixes and six fours, while Simmons added 20 runs from 11 balls. Walton then took charge during the middle overs, supported by Raymon Reifer, who scored 20 runs off 15 balls, and Jermaine Blackwood, who contributed 14 runs off 11 balls. Carlos Brathwaite managed only four runs before being dismissed by Enamul Haque jnr, while Dwayne Bravo remained not out on five, as Walton sealed the victory with a six off Mahmudullah in the final over.

Bangladesh Sets Competitive Target

Earlier in the match, the Bangladesh Champions batted first and posted a total of 218/4 in their 20 overs. Rony Talukdar was the standout performer, scoring 96 runs off 56 balls, including nine fours and five sixes. Mahmudullah added 43 runs from 21 balls, and Fazle Mahmud chipped in with 36 runs off 22 balls.

Bowling Highlights

For the West Indies Champions, Rayad Emrit was effective with the ball, taking 2 wickets for 33 runs. Dwayne Bravo and Reifer each claimed one wicket, helping to limit Bangladesh to 218 runs. Kamrul Islam was the standout bowler for Bangladesh, securing three wickets for 31 runs in four overs, while Enamul Haque took two wickets and bowled a maiden over, conceding 38 runs in his four overs. Ultimately, Walton's stellar performance ensured the West Indies Champions completed the chase comfortably.

Owner Praises Team Performance

Following the victory, team owner Ajay Sethi expressed his admiration for the players' efforts.