Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has officially announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8. The tournament will feature 20 teams, making it one of the most competitive T20 World Cups to date.
Sikandar Raza to Lead the Chevrons
Experienced all-rounder Sikandar Raza has been retained as captain, reflecting Zimbabwe Cricket’s trust in his leadership and consistency. Raza remains a key figure for the Chevrons, both with the bat and ball, especially in high-pressure tournaments.
Zimbabwe T20 World Cup 2026 Squad
The squad includes a mix of experience and emerging talent:
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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
Muzarabani Returns After Injury
Fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani has returned to the squad after recovering from a back injury. He replaces left-arm pacer Newman Nyamhuri, who was included in the tri-series squad as a temporary replacement but did not feature in any match.
Zimbabwe Cricket emphasized that continuity played a major role in squad selection. Muzarabani is the only change from the team that competed in the tri-series in Pakistan in November, which also featured Sri Lanka.
Strong Pace Attack
Muzarabani is expected to lead the pace attack alongside Richard Ngarava, while Bradley Evans and Tinotenda Maposa provide additional depth and flexibility in the fast-bowling department.
Group Stage Fixtures
Zimbabwe have been placed in Group B and will begin their T20 World Cup campaign against Oman on February 9 at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo.
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vs Australia – February 13
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vs Ireland – February 17 (Kandy)
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vs Sri Lanka – February 19
The squad also features experienced players like Brendan Taylor and Graeme Cremer, as Zimbabwe aim to make a strong impact after narrowly missing the final of the Pakistan tri-series.
