Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has officially announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8.
Experienced all-rounder Sikandar Raza has been named captain and will lead the Chevrons in the expanded 20-team tournament.
Zimbabwe T20 World Cup 2026 Squad
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
Fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani makes a return to the squad after recovering from a back injury. He replaces left-arm pacer Newman Nyamhuri, who had been included in the tri-series squad in Pakistan but did not feature in any match.
Zimbabwe Cricket said continuity played a major role in the selection process. Muzarabani is the only change from the squad that competed in the tri-series involving Pakistan and Sri Lanka in November last year.
Muzarabani is expected to spearhead the pace attack alongside Richard Ngarava, with Bradley Evans and Tinotenda Maposa providing additional seam-bowling options. Senior players Brendan Taylor and Graeme Cremer also retain their places.
Zimbabwe have been placed in Group B and will begin their campaign against Oman on February 9 at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo. They will then face Australia on February 13, followed by matches against Ireland on February 17 and Sri Lanka on February 19.
