World Championship of Legends 2026 Points Table, Most Runs and Most Wickets
The World Championship of Legends 2026 has reached its final, with England Champions set to face West Indies Champions on 18 October in Sharjah. England advanced after defeating South Africa Champions by 46 runs in the first semi-final, while West Indies Champions beat Australia Champions by five wickets in the second semi-final.
South Africa Champions finished the league stage at the top of the points table with 10 points from five matches, winning every league fixture. Australia Champions and West Indies Champions finished with six points each, followed by England Champions on four points. India Champions and Bangladesh Champions ended their campaigns with two points apiece.
Chadwick Walton leads the tournament’s run-scoring chart with 284 runs, while South Africa’s Hardus Viljoen has taken the most wickets, with 13. The remaining match will decide whether England or West Indies lift the 2026 title.
Latest Update: 17 October 2026
Updated After: West Indies Champions vs Australia Champions, Semi-Final 2, on 16 October 2026
World Championship of Legends 2026 Points Table
The following table shows the final league-stage standings before the semi-finals.
| Pos. | Team | Mat | Won | Lost | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa Champions | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10 | +2.589 |
| 2 | Australia Champions | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | +0.032 |
| 3 | West Indies Champions | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | -0.489 |
| 4 | England Champions | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -0.042 |
| 5 | India Champions | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | -0.346 |
| 6 | Bangladesh Champions | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | -1.729 |
Mat = Matches played; Pts = Points; NRR = Net Run Rate; NR = No result.
Points Table Analysis
South Africa Champions were the standout team in the league stage, winning all five matches and finishing with a perfect 10 points. Their net run rate of +2.589 was also the best among the six teams.
Australia Champions secured second place with six points and a positive net run rate of +0.032. West Indies Champions also collected six points but finished third with an NRR of -0.489. England Champions qualified in fourth place with four points.
India Champions and Bangladesh Champions both finished with one win and four defeats. India had the better net run rate and ended fifth, while Bangladesh finished sixth.
The semi-finals have now determined the finalists. South Africa and Australia were eliminated in the knockout stage, while England and West Indies advanced to the final.
Latest World Championship of Legends 2026 Match Result
West Indies Champions beat Australia Champions by five wickets.
- Date: 16 October 2026
- Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
- Australia Champions: 172/7 in 20 overs
- West Indies Champions: 173/5 in 19 overs
- Result: West Indies Champions won by five wickets
- Player of the Match: Chadwick Walton
Australia Champions posted 172/7 after batting first, with Joe Burns scoring 86 runs. West Indies had a competitive target to chase but stayed in the contest through a major contribution from Chadwick Walton.
Walton finished unbeaten on 87 off 42 balls, including 10 sixes and two fours. Shivnarine Chanderpaul added 41 runs as West Indies reached 173/5 in 19 overs. Sheldon Cottrell also made a significant contribution with four wickets, helping West Indies book their place in the final.
Recent World Championship of Legends 2026 Match Results
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 13 October | South Africa Champions vs England Champions | South Africa won by 9 runs |
| 13 October | India Champions vs West Indies Champions | West Indies won by 6 wickets |
| 14 October | Australia Champions vs England Champions | Australia won by 16 runs |
| 14 October | South Africa Champions vs Bangladesh Champions | South Africa won by 88 runs |
| 16 October | South Africa Champions vs England Champions, Semi-Final 1 | England won by 46 runs |
| 16 October | Australia Champions vs West Indies Champions, Semi-Final 2 | West Indies won by 5 wickets |
Most Runs in World Championship of Legends 2026
Chadwick Walton is the tournament’s leading run scorer with 284 runs. His unbeaten 87 in the second semi-final moved him clear at the top of the batting chart.
| Rank | Player | Team | Matches | Runs | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chadwick Walton | West Indies Champions | 6 | 284 | 71.00 |
| 2 | AB de Villiers | South Africa Champions | 5 | 262 | 65.50 |
| 3 | Jean-Paul Duminy | South Africa Champions | 5 | 262 | 87.33 |
| 4 | Moeen Ali | England Champions | 4 | 242 | 80.67 |
| 5 | D’Arcy Short | Australia Champions | 6 | 225 | 37.50 |
Leading Run Scorer: Chadwick Walton
Chadwick Walton has scored 284 runs in six matches at an average of 71.00. His 87 not out against Australia in the semi-final was his latest major contribution and helped West Indies reach the final. AB de Villiers and Jean-Paul Duminy are tied on 262 runs each, while Moeen Ali has scored 242 runs.
Most Wickets in World Championship of Legends 2026
Hardus Viljoen leads the tournament’s bowling chart with 13 wickets. Dhawal Kulkarni is second with nine, while several bowlers have taken eight wickets each.
| Rank | Player | Team | Matches | Overs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hardus Viljoen | South Africa Champions | 5 | 19.5 | 13 |
| 2 | Dhawal Kulkarni | India Champions | 4 | 16.0 | 9 |
| 3 | Sheldon Cottrell | West Indies Champions | 4 | 15.0 | 8 |
| 4 | Piyush Chawla | India Champions | 5 | 19.2 | 8 |
| 5 | Ben Hilfenhaus | Australia Champions | 6 | 22.4 | 8 |
Leading Wicket Taker: Hardus Viljoen
Hardus Viljoen has taken 13 wickets in five matches and remains the leading wicket taker in the tournament. Dhawal Kulkarni follows with nine wickets, while Sheldon Cottrell, Piyush Chawla and Ben Hilfenhaus have eight apiece. Cottrell’s four-wicket performance in the semi-final helped West Indies eliminate Australia.
Highest Individual Score
AB de Villiers — 111 runs off 40 balls
- Team: South Africa Champions
- Runs: 111
- Balls faced: 40
- Opponent: Bangladesh Champions
- Tournament: World Championship of Legends 2026
AB de Villiers’ 111 is the highest individual score recorded in the available tournament statistics. The South African batter’s innings stands above the other leading individual performances, including Rony Talukdar’s 96 and Chadwick Walton’s unbeaten 87 in the semi-final.
Best Bowling Figures
Hardus Viljoen — 5/16
- Team: South Africa Champions
- Figures: 5 wickets for 16 runs
- Tournament: World Championship of Legends 2026
Hardus Viljoen’s five-wicket haul is the best bowling performance listed in the available tournament records. Enamul Haque Jr follows with 4/12, while Samit Patel has recorded 4/17.
Most Sixes and Fours
Most Sixes
| Rank | Player | Team | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chadwick Walton | West Indies Champions | 24 |
| 2 | D’Arcy Short | Australia Champions | 22 |
| 3 | AB de Villiers | South Africa Champions | 22 |
| 4 | Moeen Ali | England Champions | 21 |
| 5 | Jean-Paul Duminy | South Africa Champions | 18 |
Most Fours
| Rank | Player | Team | Fours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jean-Paul Duminy | South Africa Champions | 18 |
| 2 | Chadwick Walton | West Indies Champions | 17 |
| 3 | D’Arcy Short | Australia Champions | 16 |
| 4 | AB de Villiers | South Africa Champions | 16 |
| 5 | Rony Talukdar | Bangladesh Champions | 16 |
Walton leads the sixes chart with 24, reflecting his impact at the top of the order. Duminy has hit the most fours, with 18.
World Championship of Legends 2026 Qualification Scenario
The tournament’s league stage is complete, and the semi-finals have confirmed the two finalists.
- Finalists: England Champions and West Indies Champions.
- Semi-finalists eliminated: South Africa Champions and Australia Champions.
- Other teams eliminated in the league stage: India Champions and Bangladesh Champions.
- Final date: 18 October 2026.
- Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.
South Africa finished the league stage unbeaten but lost to England in the first semi-final. West Indies overcame Australia in the second semi-final to set up the title match against England.
Upcoming World Championship of Legends 2026 Match
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 October 2026 | England Champions vs West Indies Champions, Final | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | 7:30 PM local time / 9:00 PM IST |
The final is the only match remaining in the 2026 tournament. England will aim to convert their semi-final win over South Africa into a title, while West Indies arrive after defeating Australia with a strong batting performance led by Walton.
Records and Milestones
- Most runs: Chadwick Walton — 284.
- Most wickets: Hardus Viljoen — 13.
- Highest individual score: AB de Villiers — 111 off 40 balls.
- Best bowling figures: Hardus Viljoen — 5/16.
- Most sixes: Chadwick Walton — 24.
- Most fours: Jean-Paul Duminy — 18.
- Largest league-stage winning margin by runs among the latest results: South Africa Champions defeated Bangladesh Champions by 88 runs on 14 October.
These figures reflect the latest available tournament statistics before the final.
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