Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has officially named its 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, 2026. Experienced all-rounder Sikandar Raza will captain the Chevrons in the tournament.
Zimbabwe T20 World Cup 2026 Squad
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Sikandar Raza (c)
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Brian Bennett
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Ryan Burl
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Graeme Cremer
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Bradley Evans
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Clive Madande
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Tinotenda Maposa
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Tadiwanashe Marumani
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Wellington Masakadza
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Tony Munyonga
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Tashinga Musekiwa
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Blessing Muzarabani
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Dion Myers
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Richard Ngarava
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Brendan Taylor
Key Comeback and Selection Notes
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Blessing Muzarabani returns after recovering from a back injury, replacing Newman Nyamhuri, who was drafted for the tri-series but did not play.
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Muzarabani is expected to lead the pace attack alongside left-arm seamer Richard Ngarava, with Bradley Evans and Tinotenda Maposa providing additional depth.
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The rest of the squad remains unchanged from the recent tri-series in Pakistan, emphasizing continuity in selection.
Zimbabwe’s Recent Form and Expectations
Zimbabwe narrowly missed the final of the tri-series in Pakistan, which included Sri Lanka. The squad now enters the T20 World Cup aiming to leverage experience, pace depth, and all-rounders like Brendan Taylor and Graeme Cremer for competitive performances.
Group Stage and Fixtures
Zimbabwe has been placed in Group B, with the following matches:
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Vs Oman – February 9, Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo
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Vs Australia – February 13, Colombo
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Vs Ireland – February 17, Kandy
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Vs Sri Lanka – February 19, Kandy
The team will need to perform consistently to secure a place in the knockout stages, facing strong opposition from Australia and Sri Lanka.
