Sheldon Cottrell (4/20) and Chadwick Walton's unbeaten 87 helped West Indies Champions became the second team to book a place in the final of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2026, after beating Australia Champions in a thriller on Friday at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. In the summit clash, West Indies will take on England Champions, who had defeated South Africa Champions in the first semifinal.

One of the most dominant sides in WCL 2026, West Indies were sent to field first after Australia won the toss and opted to bat. However, Australia's decision backfired after they lost both their openers for ducks in the very first over of the match, thanks to Cottrell's fiery bowling.

DArcy Short was the first to go walk back after the right-hander holed out to Jermain Blackwood in the second ball of the game. Captain David Warner followed suit on the final delivery of the over, cleaned up by Cottrell, leaving Australia at 1/2 in the first over.

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