The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 squads are finalized, with the tournament set to begin on February 7.
The tournament will follow the format of the 2024 edition, with 20 teams divided into four groups. Following the group stage fixtures, two teams from each group will advance to the Super Eight stage.
Overall, the competition will feature 55 matches, culminating in the semi-finals and the grand final. With every squad finalized, let’s take a closer and deeper look at how the 20 teams are lining up for the World Cup.
All the T20 World Cup 2026 squads with in depth details are mentioned below.
T20 World Cup 2026 squads
Group A
India: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Rinku Singh.
India is a powerhouse in world cricket and has dominated ICC events over the past decade. After winning the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007, they won the 2024 edition, ending a 13-year trophy drought.
The Indian team looks stand out from other T20 World Cup 2026 squads as it covers all aspects of modern T20 cricket. The explosive batting lineup is led by Suryakumar Yadav. The all-round department is bolstered by the likes of Hardik Pandya, while the pace department is stacked with ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah.
Key players to watch
- Abhishek Sharma: The left-hander burst to the scene in recent times and has a knack for taking the game away from the opposition in the first six overs with brisk batting.
Strengths
- Squad depth with ace spinners, a power-packed batting lineup, and home advantage
Weakness
- The death bowling problem due to no Jasprit Bumrah backup
X Factor
- Varun Chakravarthy: He could pose a potent threat with economical mystery bowling on slow and dry surfaces.
Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan, Usman Tariq.
The 2009 champions will look to improve their recent record at ICC events, despite numerous problems entering the T20 World Cup after their clean sweep of Australia.
Pakistan’s T20 World Cup squad will revolve mostly around Babar Azam, but with the form of Saim Ayub and Khawaja Nafay, they could strengthen their batting lineup.
In the bowling department, Usman Tariq, whose mystery is yet to be solved, could play a pivotal role.
Key players to watch
- Khawaja Nafay: The wicket-keeper brought into the side just on the stroke of the World Cup has grabbed the attention with impressive stroke play. The wicket-keeper batter will be a player for the Green Shirts to watch out for.
Strengths
- Pakistan poses threatening spinners with the likes of Usman Tariq and Abrar Ahmed, backed by Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz, who could trouble the opposition on their day.
Weakness
- The team is on the weaker side in the batting department, which lacks firepower. The top-order unit operates with a strike rate of 125 to 140, which is a stark difference from some of the other top teams.
X Factor
- Usman Tariq: The tall, unorthodox spinner could trouble the batters with his uneasy action.
USA: Monank Patel (C), Jessy Singh, Andries Gous, Shehan Jayasuriya, Milind Kumar, Shayan Jahangir, Saiteja Mukkamala, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Harmeet Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan, Mohammad Mohsin, Shubham Ranjane.
The third team on the list is the USA. Although they are not a threat, they have certainly caught the eye in their maiden appearance in 2024, where they stunned the 2009 champions, Pakistan.
Key players to watch
- Shehan Jayasuriya: The former Sri Lanka cricketer will make his debut in the World Cup for the USA, and having previously represented Sri Lanka, he will be a valuable asset for his side.
Strengths
- The squad’s overall T20 experience is a plus, with all players having played across several prominent T20 leagues.
Weakness
- The spin department is weaker, given the subcontinental conditions.
Namibia: Gerhard Erasmus (c), Zane Green, Bernard Scholtz, Ruben Trumpelmann, JJ Smit, Jan Frylinck, Louren Steenkamp, Malan Kruger, Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Jack Brassell, Ben Shikongo, JC Balt, Dylan Leicher, WP Myburgh, Max Heingo.
Reserve: Alexander Volschenk.
This will be Namibia’s fourth consecutive appearance in the T20 World Cup since their first in 2021. Gerhard Erasmus will lead the side and aim to improve on their previous mega-event record, which saw only one win against Oman in a Super Over.
Key players to watch
- Gerhard Erasmus, who is also the captain of the side, is a reliable all-rounder who bats in the top order and bowls a handy off-spin.
Strengths
- Strong all-round core with multiple bowling options
Weakness
- Lack of firepower in the batting lineup
Netherlands: Scott Edwards (c), Colin Ackermann, Noah Croes, Bas de Leede, Aryan Dutt, Fred Klaassen, Kyle Klein, Michael Levitt, Zach Lion-Cachet, Max O’Dowd, Logan van Beek, Timm van der Gugten, Roelof van der Merwe, Paul van Meekeren, Saqib Zulfiqar
The Netherlands are another team to watch out for with the knack of pulling big upsets as they did in the 2009 T20 World Cup when they defeated England, and most recently in the 2023 World Cup, where they defeated Bangladesh and South Africa.
Key players to watch
- Roelof van der Merwe: With tons of experience under his belt, Roelof van der Merwe will be a player to keep an eye on. Notably, he is among the most experienced players at this World Cup.
Strengths
- The strength of this team is that its core remains unchanged and features extensive experience across the lineup.
Weakness
- Handling pressure in crunch moments.
Group B
Australia: Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Renshaw, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa
The 2021 winners will come in as a team, aiming to defend the trophy with a power-packed, contrasting batting lineup among T20 World Cup squads. Although they will miss the services of Pat Cummins and Steve Smith, the squad still has a lot to deliver.
Key player to watch
- Adam Zampa: The right-arm leg-spinner and one of Australia’s successful limited-overs bowlers, Zampa could pose a potent threat to the opposition with economical and wicket-taking spin bowling.
Strengths
- The batting lineup is packed with explosive players who can challenge any bowling lineup.
Weakness
- With Josh Hazlewood out, their fast-bowling unit lacks experience, which could be a concern for them.
Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Janith Perera, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, Eshan Malinga
Sri Lanka will look to turn their fortunes around, with a squad featuring both experienced and young players. The hosts have remained inconsistent in their recent ICC event; however, they will be eager to re-establish themselves as a strong T20 unit, particularly in spin-friendly conditions.
Key players to watch
- Wanindu Hasaranga: One of the most impactful all-rounders in world cricket, Hasaranga’s leg-spin and late-order hitting can change games within a few overs.
Strengths
- The 2014 champions’ strengths lie in their all-round spin attack, which can turn the screws on any batting lineup
Weakness
- The batting lineup lacks firepower and consistency, which could put them in trouble with conditions favouring the bowlers.
X Factor
- Pavan Rathnayake: Brought into the side on the back of his outstanding century in the last ODI of the three-match series against England, he could prove handy with his brisk batting.
Zimbabwe: 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
Zimbabwe are coming off the back of the successful qualification campaign. The Chevrons were unbeaten in the Africa Qualifier, lifting the trophy in front of a home crowd in Harare.
Key players to watch
- Brian Bennett, who was key to Zimbabwe’s success in the qualifiers by leading their batting, and who also showed glimpses of greatness in the tri-series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi, could be the player who makes the difference.
Strengths
- Experienced and seasoned players like Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl and Brendan Taylor, who play leagues all over the world.
Weakness
- Batting lineup struggles beyond the top performers, often score quickly at the top but tend to lose wickets in clusters.
Ireland: Paul Stirling (c), Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Ben Calitz, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Matthew Humphreys, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Harry Tector, Tim Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White, Craig Young
Key players to watch
- Harry Tector: Ireland’s most reliable batter, capable of anchoring the innings and accelerating when required.
Strengths
- A strong seam-bowling unit supported by multi-skilled all-rounders and a settled core of players.
Weakness
- Lack of consistent power-hitting in the middle order can hurt them while chasing big totals.
X Factor
- Josh Little: The left-arm pacer who has IPL experience could be a vital asset for Ireland and could trouble the batters with his bounce and lengths.
Oman: Jatinder Singh (c), Vinayak Shukla, Mohammad Nadeem, Shakeel Ahmad, Hammad Mirza, Wasim Ali, Karan Sonavale, Shah Faisal, Nadeem Khan, Sufyan Mehmood, Jay Odedra, Shafiq Jan, Ashish Odedara, Jiten Ramanandi, Hasnain Ali Shah.
Key players to watch
- Jatinder Singh: The skipper is Oman’s batting backbone and has a reputation for playing impactful innings at the top.
Strengths
- Experience playing in subcontinental conditions and a disciplined bowling attack.
Weakness
- Limited batting depth and lack of exposure against top-tier international teams.
X Factor
- Bilal Khan: His new-ball swing can create early breakthroughs.
Group C
England: Harry Brook (c), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Josh Tongue, Luke Wood
Key players to watch
- Tom Banton, who has performed well for England against Sri Lanka in the conditions where the T20 World Cup is going to be played, would be a key player for the English team.
Strengths
- England’s batting is one of their biggest strengths, with batters who can score at high strike rates, and their versatile spin attack will also support them in conditions that favor spin.
Weakness
- The English batting lineup struggles against quality spin, which could become a headache for them in spin-friendly conditions.
West Indies: Shai Hope (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd
The two-time T20 World Cup champions will once again rely on their power-packed batting and athleticism. Although recent ICC performances have been mixed, the Windies remain a dangerous T20 side.
Key players to watch
- Sherfane Rutherford: A destructive batter who thrives in high-pressure chases.
Strengths
- Explosive batting lineup with multiple all-rounders and a varied bowling attack.
Weakness
- Inconsistency and poor shot selection during crucial moments.
X Factor
- Akeal Hosein: His economical left-arm spin can choke runs in the middle overs.
Italy: Wayne Madsen (c), Marcus Campopiano, Gian Piero Meade, Zain Ali, Ali Hasan, Crishan Jorge, Harry Manenti, Anthony Mosca, Justin Mosca, Syed Naqvi, Benjamin Manenti, Jaspreet Singh, JJ Smuts, Grant Stewart, Thomas Draca.
Key players to watch
- JJ Smuts: After representing South Africa in ODIs and T20Is and with tons of first-class experience, JJ Smuts could become a vital asset for his side in the T20 World Cup.
Nepal: Rohit Paudel (c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Sandeep Lamichhane, Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Sundeep Jora, Aarif Sheikh, Basir Ahamad, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Gulshan Jha, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sher Malla, Lokesh Bam
Key players to watch
- Sandeep Lamichhane, widely regarded as the brand ambassador of the Nepal team worldwide, could prove a valuable asset in conditions that suit him best.
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Strengths
- A combination of spinners and all-rounders who can bowl spin in crucial stages of the game is the biggest strength of Nepal, which recently defeated two-time T20 champions West Indies in a T20I series.
Weakness
- Nepal are inconsistent in batting, due to which they struggle most of the time against top teams in the world; they also lack genuine pace bowling depth.
Group D
South Africa: Aiden Markram(c), Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Jason Smith, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Anrich Nortje
Key players to watch
- Dewald Brevis, a young batting sensation emerging from South African cricket, will be exciting to watch among the batters in the T20 World Cup 2026 squads.
Strengths
- South Africa’s brutal fast bowlers, along with quality spinners like Keshav Maharaj and Lungi Ngidi, can trouble any strong batting lineup on any day.
Weakness
- The Proteas are often called chokers at the international level, as they choke in the knockout matches of the mega events.
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Adam Milne, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi
Reserve: Kyle Jamieson
Key players to watch
- Glenn Phillips, who has been playing the Lanka Premier League almost every season and knows the conditions very well, could be handy with his power-hitting ability and spin bowling.
Strengths
- The strengths of the New Zealand cricket team include playing spin well compared with other teams, such as England and Australia, making them a dangerous team in Asian conditions.
Weakness
- New Zealand’s batting line has struggled at the top in recent times and is considered one of the team’s weak links.
Afghanistan: Rashid Khan (C), Noor Ahmad, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Sediqullah Atal, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Naveen Ul Haq, Mohammad Ishaq, Shahidullah Kamal, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Darwish Rasooli, Ibrahim Zadran.
Reserves: AM Ghazanfar, Ijaz Ahmadzai, and Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi.
Key players to watch
- Azmatullah Omarzai: A world-class all-rounder who can change the fate of the match with both bowling and batting.
Strengths
- One of the best spin bowling attacks in the world, including the quality spinners like Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmed, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman.
Weakness
- Afghanistan lacks express fast bowling and reliable middle-order batters.
Canada: Dilpreet Bajwa (C), Ajayveer Hundal, Ansh Patel, Dilon Heyliger, Harsh Thaker, Jaskarandeep Buttar, Kaleem Sana, Kanwarpal Tathgur, Navneet Dhaliwal, Nicholas Kirton, Ravinderpal Singh, Saad Bin Zafar, Shivam Sharma, Shreyas Movva, Yuvraj Samra.
Key players to watch
Nicholas Kirton: A consistent middle-order batter who can stabilise and accelerate the innings.
Strengths
A mix of experienced all-rounders and seamers who can adapt to different match situations.
Weakness
- Lack of high-quality spin options and limited experience against elite teams.
X Factor
- Kaleem Sana: The left-arm pacer’s ability to swing the new ball can cause early damage.
UAE: Muhammad Waseem (c), Alishan Sharafu, Aryansh Sharma, Dhruv Parashar, Haider Ali, Harshit Kaushik, Junaid Siddique, Mayank Kumar, Muhammad Arfan, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Zohaib, Rohid Khan, Sohaib Khan, Simranjeet Singh.
UAE will be led by Muhammad Waseem, who is now a regular in the global T20 circuit. They have sealed a spot in the mega event after registering a win over Japan in their Super Six clash at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia & East Asia-Pacific (EAP) Qualifier in Oman.
Key players to watch
- Muhammad Waseem: The UAE skipper has the most sixers in T20Is, and he could prove beneficial to the side with his brisk batting.
Mohammad Rohid: Left-arm pacer will be another player to keep an eye on. The left-armer had impressed in the Asia Cup with his new-ball bowling.
Strengths
- The squad features prominent names besides Waseem, who have featured alongside global superstars in the ILT20.
Weakness
- The squad’s batting lineup is balanced, but it lacks a quality spin option, a clear weakness.
With the finalization of the every team T20 World Cup squads, the fans will be looking forward to an exciting tournament.
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