Zimbabwe Cricket announced their 15-man squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from 7 February to 8 March.
Veteran all-rounder Sikandar Raza will lead the team, continuing his role as captain.
The selection largely maintains continuity, with the fit-again fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani being the only addition to the squad that played in the T20I triangular series in Pakistan in November, which also featured Sri Lanka.
Muzarabani will spearhead the pace attack alongside left-arm seamer Richard Ngarava, with Bradley Evans and Tinotenda Maposa adding depth and flexibility to Zimbabwe’s seam-bowling options. The spin department will rely on the experience and control of veteran Graeme Cremer, who has been recalled to partner
Wellington Masakadza.
Zimbabwe’s batting line-up combines youthful promise with seasoned experience. Young batsmen Brian Bennett and Tadiwanashe Marumani will be eager to make a lasting impression, while wicketkeeper-batsman Brendan Taylor brings a wealth of experience and composure to the top order. All-rounder Ryan Burl adds balance with his power-hitting and leg-spin, while Tashinga Musekiwa, Clive Madande, Tony Munyonga, and Dion Myers complete a versatile and well-rounded squad.
Zimbabwe has been drawn in Group B, where they will face Australia, Ireland, Oman, and co-hosts Sri Lanka. The top two teams from the group will advance to the Super Eight stage of the tournament.
Zimbabwe will open their T20 World Cup campaign against Oman at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on 9 February, followed by a high-profile match against Australia at the R. Premadasa Stadium on 13 February. The team will then travel to Kandy to face Ireland at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on 17 February, before returning to Colombo to conclude their group fixtures against Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa Stadium on 19 February.
Zimbabwe Squad For T20 World Cup 2026:
Sikandar Raza (C), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Graeme Cremer, Bradley Evans, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Brendan Taylor
