SA Champions will face WI Champions on October 4 [Source: WCL Social]The World Championship of Legends is back for season 3, and South Africa Champions will face West Indies Champions at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Sunday, October 4 at 5 PM (IST) in match 3 of the season.The two teams share an interesting history in WCL, with their last clash being decided in a fun bowl-out. Both teams will boast several high-profile stars, including AB de Villiers for the defending champions and Chris Gayle for West Indies.So far, the two teams have faced each other once in each of the competition's previous two seasons. The Caribbeans won the inaugural season clash by 4 wickets, while the rain-curtailed 2025 face-off was tied after both innings, with the Proteas coming on top in the bowl-out.As the two powerful sides collide for the third time — the first time in Sharjah, here's a look at the match predictions.SA Champions vs WI Champions Top PerformersMost runs for SA Champions vs WI Champions (among squad members)Across the two clashes, JP Duminy has 48 runs against WI Champions.Most wickets for SA Champions vs WI Champions (among squad members)Two SA bowlers share the record for most wickets against WI Champions. Aaron Phangiso and Vernon Philander both have 2 wickets each, with the former having a slightly better economy rate.Also Read: WCL 2026 Schedule, Teams, Squads, India Squad List, Live Streaming, Live Telecast, VenuesMost runs for WI Champions vs SA Champions (among squad members)Chadwick Shelton has scored 83 runs against SA Champions, including the best of 56(29) in 2024.Most wickets for WI Champions vs SA Champions (among squad members)Fidel Edwards, Sheldon Cottrell and Jason Mohammed all have 2 wickets each against SA Champions. Cottrell (5.33) has the best economy rate, while Fidel Edwards (10.50) has the worst among the three; Jason Mohammed conceded at 5.75 rpo.SA Champions vs WI Champions toss predictionThe historic Sharjah Cricket Ground has seen some of the most memorable clashes in the sport. In T20s, 189 matches have been played here between 2010 and 2026, wherein 83 have been won batting first, and 103 have been won chasing the score.Sharjah is not a super flat surface, which would produce high-scoring matches. Looking at the strength of both sides, they have a decent amount of firepower, which could see a 175-185 par match. Looking at the record, the team winning the toss would prefer chasing the score.SA Champions vs WI Champions 1st innings score predictionPowerplay- 49/1Final score- 171/5SA Champions vs WI Champions 2nd innings score predictionPowerplay- 51/2Final score- 174/6SA Champions vs WI Champions top players predictionSA Champions top players' predictionProbable best battersAB de Villiers, Colin IngramProbable best bowlersWayne Parnell, Hardus ViljoenWI Champions top players predictionProbable best battersChadwick Walton, Lendl SimmonsProbable best bowlersSulieman Benn, Fidel EdwardsWho will hit the most sixes in SA Champions vs WI Champions Match 3?AB de VilliersWho will score the most fours in SA Champions vs WI Champions Match 3?Chadwick WaltonSA Champions vs WI Champions Match Winner Prediction: Who will win the match?On paper, both teams have blockbuster probable playing XIs, with T20 stars across the board. Nonetheless, South Africa Champions look like a much more settled unit, which has played together for a long period during their heyday. They also have players who can adapt to match situations better, hence making them the more likely team to win.Also Read: No Rishabh Pant As Delhi Announce Ranji Trophy 2026/27 Squad
