South Africa Champions chased down a target of 197 to defeat India Champions in the 11th match of the World Championship of Legends 2026, according to Cricbuzz. The match was played in Sharjah.
Cricbuzz reported the final score as South Africa Champions 198/6 in 18.5 overs, with India Champions having made 196/8. Hardus Viljoen finished 9 not out off 4 balls, while Wayne Parnell was 12 not out off 8.
The result was settled with one ball remaining, with South Africa Champions reaching the target in the 19th over.
The World Championship of Legends is a tournament featuring former international players. The same fixture had been listed earlier in the competition, with Cricket World publishing match predictions for an India Champions vs South Africa Champions game dated October 6. Coverage of the match was carried by several outlets, including Cricbuzz, NDTV Sports and News18, with NDTV Profit listing live streaming details.
The headline result is a narrow one: India Champions set a competitive total, but South Africa Champions held wickets in hand at the finish, with Viljoen and Parnell at the crease when the winning runs came.
What to watch next: how the result shapes the standings in the World Championship of Legends 2026, and whether either side's remaining fixtures change its position in the table.
