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On 7th October at 9:00 PM IST, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah will host England Legends against West Indies Legends for the eighth match of the World Championship of Legends 2026.
Get the best ENG-L vs WI-L Dream11 prediction, My11Circle Prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 7th match of the World Championship of Legends 2026. Expert analysis and more.
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Hot Picks for ENG-L vs WI-L Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips for My11Circle Team:
Captaincy Picks:
Ravi Bopara – Bopara has been England Champions’ standout batter, piling up 160 runs in two innings. His campaign includes 83 against India and a strike rate of 175.82, making him the tournament’s leading run-scorer so far. |
Chris Gayle – The West Indies veteran announced his presence with an explosive 60 from 31 balls against South Africa Champions, striking at 193.55 with five sixes. |
Top Picks:
Samit Patel – Patel has made a valuable all-round contribution for England, scoring 69 runs in two innings while also taking 5 wickets from eight overs. His bowling has been particularly effective alongside his middle-order batting role. |
Dwayne Bravo – Bravo has already featured in West Indies Champions’ campaign as an experienced all-rounder, contributing with his right-arm medium-fast bowling and lower-order batting. In the defeat to South Africa, he bowled 4 overs for 42 runs and took 1 wicket, while adding 2 runs with the bat. |
Budget Picks:
Rayad Emrit – Emrit delivered an immediate bowling impact against South Africa Champions, taking 1/37 from four overs and dismissing Faf du Plessis. He also added a brisk 14 from 12 balls, underlining his all-round role. |
Liam Plunkett – Plunkett has contributed in both innings for England Champions, scoring 7 from six balls* and taking 2/25 from four overs against India Champions. His pace remains an important part of England’s bowling attack. |
ENG-L vs WI-L World Championship of Legends 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Ravi Bopara & Chris Gayle |
Vice-Captain | Samit Patel & Dwayne Bravo |
ENG-L vs WI-L Dream11 Prediction Team 1 (My11Circle Team 1):
- Keeper – Phil Mustard
- Batters – Dawid Malan, Chris Gayle, Lendl Simmons
- All-Rounders – Ravi Bopara ©, Samit Patel (VC), Carlos Brathwaite, Dwayne Bravo
- Bowlers – Toby Roland-Jones, Ryan Sidebottom, Dave Mohammed
ENG-L vs WI-L Dream11 Prediction Team 2 (My11Circle Team 2):
- Keeper – Phil Mustard
- Batters – Dawid Malan, Chris Gayle ©, Lendl Simmons
- All-Rounders – Ravi Bopara, Samit Patel, Carlos Brathwaite, Dwayne Bravo (VC)
- Bowlers – Liam Plunkett, Ryan Sidebottom, Rayad Emrit
ENG-L vs WI-L Dream11 Prediction Today Match 8 World Championship of Legends 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Tim Ambrose | NA | NA |
Andre Fletcher | NA | NA |
ENG-L vs WI-L Dream11 Prediction Today Match 8 World Championship of Legends 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Ravi Bopara |
GL Captaincy Choice | Chris Gayle |
Punt Picks | Rayad Emrit and Liam Plunkett |
Dream11 Combination | 1-3-4-3 |
ENG-L vs WI-L Match Preview:
England Legends will face West Indies Legends in the eighth match of the World Championship of Legends 2026 on Wednesday, October 7, at 9:00 PM IST at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. England have enjoyed a perfect start, winning both of their completed matches to lead the points table with 4 points and an NRR of +1.524. West Indies, meanwhile, have lost their opening game and are still searching for their first points. Therefore, both teams have clear objectives heading into this contest.
England continued their strong campaign with a convincing seven-wicket win over Bangladesh Legends in their latest match. Bangladesh posted 164/9, with Rony Talukdar scoring 44 and Abu Jayed adding an unbeaten 31 off 16 balls. England then reached the target in just 16.1 overs, with Ravi Bopara maintaining his excellent form through an unbeaten 77 off 45 balls, including five fours and six sixes, while Phil Mustard contributed 37 off 17. Samit Patel also made a major impact with the ball, claiming 4 wickets. In contrast, West Indies suffered a 97-run defeat against South Africa Legends in their previous outing. South Africa scored 242/5 before dismissing West Indies for 145 in 18.2 overs. Chris Gayle led their response with 60 off 31, while Carlos Brathwaite scored 29 off 13; Imran Tahir and Aaron Phangiso claimed three wickets each for South Africa.
England will enter the match with strong momentum, led by the contributions of Bopara, Mustard and Samit Patel. West Indies, however, have enough match-winning experience to challenge them, with Gayle, Lendl Simmons, Andre Russell, Dwayne Bravo and Carlos Brathwaite capable of changing the game quickly. Their bowling attack also features experienced options such as Fidel Edwards, Sheldon Cottrell and Sulieman Benn. Nevertheless, England’s strong start and familiarity with the Sharjah conditions provide them with confidence, while West Indies must improve their bowling after conceding 242 runs in their opening match. As a result, the middle overs could play an important role in determining the outcome.
ENG-L vs WI-L Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
England Legends | 0 |
West Indies Legends | 0 |
ENG-L vs WI-L Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 32°C |
Weather Forecast | Clear Sky |
Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 160 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Good |
Winning % | 60% |
ENG-L vs WI-L Playing 11s (Predicted):
England Legends Playing 11:
1) Jason Roy
2) Ravi Bopara ©
3) Dawid Malan
4) Samit Patel
5) Phil Mustard (wk)
6) Liam Plunkett
7) Toby Roland-Jones
8) Jonathan Trott
9) Ajmal Shahzad
10) Ryan Sidebottom
11) Monty Panesar
West Indies Legends Playing 11:
1) Chris Gayle ©
2) Lendl Simmons
3) Jermaine Blackwood
4) Chadwick Walton (wk)
5) Raymon Reifer
6) Dwayne Bravo
7) Carlos Brathwaite
8) Rayad Emrit
9) Fidel Edwards
10) Sulieman Benn
11) Dave Mohammed
ENG-L vs WI-L Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the team combination, West Indies Legends is expected to win this match.
