New Zealand Cricket has named a 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, set to be held in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, 2026. Mitchell Santner will lead the team, with a mix of experienced campaigners and in-form players.
New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026 Squad
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Mitchell Santner (c)
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Finn Allen
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Michael Bracewell
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Mark Chapman
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Devon Conway
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Jacob Duffy
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Daryl Mitchell
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Matt Henry
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Lockie Ferguson
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Adam Milne
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James Neesham
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Glenn Phillips
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Ish Sodhi
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Tim Seifert
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Rachin Ravindra
Jacob Duffy’s Record-Breaking Inclusion
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31-year-old Jacob Duffy earns his first T20 World Cup selection following a stellar 2025, where he took 81 international wickets, surpassing Sir Richard Hadlee’s calendar-year record of 79.
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Duffy has also climbed to No. 2 in ICC T20 bowling rankings.
Pace Attack and All-Round Depth
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The Blackcaps’ pace attack features Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne, and all-rounder James Neesham.
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Kyle Jamieson is the traveling reserve fast bowler, ensuring depth in case of injuries.
Fitness Concerns Ahead of the Tournament
Several key players are managing injuries:
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Finn Allen – finger/hamstring issue
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Mark Chapman – ankle injury
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Lockie Ferguson – calf strain
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Matt Henry – calf strain
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Mitchell Santner – adductor concern
Ferguson and Henry may briefly leave the squad during the tournament for paternity leave, adding some uncertainty in the pace department.
Group and Fixtures
New Zealand has been placed in Group D alongside:
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Afghanistan
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UAE
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South Africa
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Canada
The team will kick off its campaign against Afghanistan on February 8 in Chennai, aiming to build momentum and leverage their experienced squad.
