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Top 3 run-getters of WCL 2026

The 2026 World Championship of Legends delivered a thrilling conclusion in the UAE, with West Indies Champions claiming the title after a dominant final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The tournament, held across Sharjah and Dubai, saw West Indies defeat England Champions by nine wickets, chasing down a target of 159 in just 17 overs.

Lendl Simmons led the charge with an unbeaten 77, while Moeen Ali top-scored for England with 60, though his side fell short in the end. The run-scoring charts were dominated by explosive performances, with Chadwick Walton finishing as the tournament’s leading batter after amassing 342 runs in seven matches, including a match-winning 87 in the semi-final against Australia Champions.

His consistency, averaging 85.50, set him apart as the standout performer of the campaign.

AB de Villiers, the standout batter of the league stage, secured third place on the run-scoring list with 262 runs, highlighted by a tournament-high 111 off 40 balls against Australia Champions. His aggressive approach—22 sixes and 16 fours—dominated the early stages, though South Africa Champions faltered in the semi-final after early wickets to Tymal Mills.

Moeen Ali, England’s captain, finished second with 302 runs, averaging 75.50, and carried his form into the final despite England’s defeat. Walton’s dominance, combined with Simmons’ clutch final innings, cemented West Indies’ victory in a tournament marked by explosive batting and high-stakes finishes.

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