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Bangladesh Champions Beat India Champions by Three Runs

Mahibur Fakir [Hillol]

October 12, 2026
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Bangladesh Champions beat India Champions by three runs on Sunday, October 11, 2026, in a tense World Championship of Legends (WCL) match at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. First, Bangladesh posted 141 for nine in 20 overs. Then, their bowlers held India to 138 for eight. As a result, Mahmudullah’s side recorded their first win of the season. [Source 1, 2]

Bangladesh Champions Beat India Champions After a Fast Start

India captain Yuvraj Singh won the toss and chose to bowl first. However, Bangladesh started quickly and reached 30 runs in just two overs.

Rony Talukdar led the early attack. He made 40 runs from 25 balls, hitting four fours and two sixes. Meanwhile, Imrul Kayes scored 10 from six balls before Rishi Dhawan removed him on the first ball of the third over.

Soon after, the innings slowed down. Fazle Mahmud Rabbi, Jahurul Islam and captain Mahmudullah all fell cheaply. Then Pawan Negi bowled Rony at the end of the eighth over. At that point, Bangladesh had slipped to 68 for five.

Nasir and Arafat Rebuild the Bangladesh Innings

Nasir Hossain and Arafat Sunny then steadied the team. Together, they added 43 runs for the sixth wicket. Nasir scored 24 from 21 balls, while Arafat made 37 from 38 balls.

In the final over, Bangladesh lost two more wickets, including a run out on the last ball. Still, they finished on 141 for nine.

For India, Piyush Chawla was the best bowler with three wickets for 24 runs. Rishi Dhawan took two wickets for 25 runs, and Pawan Negi also took two for 22. In addition, substitute fielder Rahul Sharma took two important catches in the deep.

India Champions Struggle Early in the Chase

India needed 142 runs to win. However, their chase began badly. Ambati Rayudu fell with only four runs on the board. After that, Stuart Binny and Yuvraj Singh went out before the score reached 30, and Robin Uthappa and Yusuf Pathan followed before 55.

Left-arm spinner Enamul Haque Jr led the Bangladesh attack. He took four wickets and broke the Indian top order. Later, he received the Player of the Match award.

Irfan Pathan Fails to Speed Up

Irfan Pathan stayed at the crease for a long time, but he could not score quickly. He made 24 runs from 41 balls, with just one boundary. Because of this, the required run rate kept rising.

Negi and Chawla Bring India Back Into the Game

Even so, India did not give up. Pawan Negi and Piyush Chawla attacked the bowling in the final overs. Together, they shared a 50-run partnership and hit several big sixes.

Suddenly, the match looked open again. At one stage in the final over, India needed eight runs from three balls.

Abu Jayed Seals the Win for Bangladesh Champions

However, pace bowler Abu Jayed Rahi stayed calm under pressure. He bowled a tight spell at the death and did not give away a single boundary. In the end, India reached only 138 for eight, and Bangladesh Champions won by three runs.

Why This Win Matters for Bangladesh Champions

This season is special for Bangladesh. It is the first time a Bangladesh team has joined the WCL. Also, the tournament is being played outside the United Kingdom for the first time, with matches in Sharjah and Dubai.

Before this match, Bangladesh Champions had lost all their games of the season. Therefore, this result gives the team its first points and a big boost in confidence.

For India Champions, the defeat is a setback. The team won the first WCL title in 2024, and they came into this game as one of the favourites.

What Happens Next in WCL 2026

Seven teams are playing in the league stage this season. The top four teams will reach the semifinals, which start on October 16. Then, the final will take place on October 18 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

Bangladesh Champions now need more wins in their remaining league games to stay in the race for the semifinals. For now, however, Bangladeshi fans at home and abroad can enjoy a memorable night in Sharjah, where their legends beat one of the strongest teams in the tournament.

FAQs

Q1. Who won the Bangladesh Champions vs India Champions match in WCL 2026?
Bangladesh Champions won by three runs on October 11, 2026, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

Q2. Who was the Player of the Match?
Enamul Haque Jr won the award after taking four wickets.

Q3. What were the final scores?
Bangladesh Champions made 141 for nine in 20 overs. India Champions replied with 138 for eight.

Q4. Who is the captain of Bangladesh Champions in WCL 2026?
Mahmudullah Riyad is leading the team.

Q5. When is the WCL 2026 final?
The final is scheduled for October 18, 2026, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

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