ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Squads & Teams List: Complete Player Rosters
The countdown has begun for cricket’s biggest T20 showdown. With the T20 World Cup 2026 set to kick off across India and Sri Lanka, all 20 participating nations have finalized their squads, bringing together the world’s finest cricket talent for an unforgettable tournament.
From power-hitters to crafty spinners, experienced campaigners to fearless youngsters, each team has assembled their best combination to chase T20 glory. This comprehensive guide breaks down every squad, highlighting key players, strategic selections, and what makes each team dangerous.
The countdown has begun for cricket’s biggest T20 showdown. With the T20 World Cup 2026 set to kick off across India and Sri Lanka, all 20 participating nations have finalized their squads, bringing together the world’s finest cricket talent for an unforgettable tournament.
From power-hitters to crafty spinners, experienced campaigners to fearless youngsters, each team has assembled their best combination to chase T20 glory. This comprehensive guide breaks down every squad with detailed tables, highlighting key players and what makes each team dangerous.
All 20 Teams Competing in T20 World Cup 2026
| Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | Australia | England | New Zealand |
| Pakistan | Sri Lanka | West Indies | South Africa |
| United States | Ireland | Scotland | Afghanistan |
| Netherlands | Zimbabwe | Nepal | Canada |
| Namibia | Oman | Italy | UAE |
All the squads for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Group A
India (Announced ) 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
USA – (Announced) 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.
Namibia (Announced) 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. Travelling reserve: Alexander Volschenk.
Netherlands – (Announced) 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.
Pakistan – (Announced) Salman Ali Agha (captain), 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.
Group B
Australia (Provisional Squad ) Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Pat Cummins, Tim David, Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa
Sri Lanka (Preliminary Squad – 25 Players )
Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva, Niroshan Dickwella, Janith Liyanage, Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Pavan Rathnayake, Sahan Arachchige, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Milan Rathnayake, Nuwan Thushara, Eshan Malinga, Dushmantha Chameera, Pramod Madushan, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushan Hemantha, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Traveen Mathew
Oman (Announced ) atinder 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
Zimbabwe (Announced) 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
Ireland – (Announced) 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
Group C
England (Provisional Squad ) Harry Brook (c), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Josh Tongue, Luke Wood
West Indies – (Announced) 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
Scotland – (Announced) Richie Berrington, Tom Bruce, Matthew Cross, Bradley Currie, Oliver Davidson, Chris Greaves, Zainullah Ihsan, Michael Jones, Michael Leask, Finlay McCreath, Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, Safyaan Sharif, Mark Watt, Bradley Wheal.
Italy – (Announced) 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.
Nepal – (Announced) 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
Group D
South Africa (Announced ) 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
Afghanistan (Announced ) 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, Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi
New Zealand – (Announced) 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 Travelling Reserve: Kyle Jamieson
Canada – (Announced) 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.
UAE – (Announced) 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.
Squad Selection Framework
| Selection Criteria | Importance Level | Impact on Squad |
|---|---|---|
| Recent Form | High | Last 6-12 months performance |
| Fitness Levels | Critical | Tournament duration demands |
| Conditions Expertise | High | Subcontinental adaptability |
| Experience Balance | Medium | Veterans vs Youth mix |
| Role Specialization | High | Death bowlers, power hitters |
Group A: The Power Zone
India Squad Overview
The India T20 World Cup 2026 squad announcement revealed a powerful combination designed to dominate home conditions. The selectors prioritized spin-bowling depth and explosive batting firepower.
| Department | Strength Rating | Key Players |
|---|---|---|
| Top Order Batting | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Aggressive openers, solid anchor |
| Middle Order | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Power hitters, finishers |
| Spin Bowling | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Multiple quality spinners |
| Pace Bowling | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Express pace, swing options |
| Fielding | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Athletic unit |
Squad Highlights:
- Home advantage amplifies their strengths
- Spin department perfectly suited for Indian pitches
- Batting depth extends to number eight
- Death bowling remains area of concern
Tournament Ambition: Win the trophy on home soil after 2007 drought
Pakistan Squad Composition
Pakistan’s squad showcases their trademark unpredictability with match-winners throughout the lineup. Their left-arm pace arsenal provides unique attacking weapons.
| Squad Feature | Description | Tournament Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Bowling | Left-arm pace variety | Early breakthroughs |
| Middle Order | Explosive stroke-makers | Quick acceleration |
| Spin Options | Leg-spin threats | Middle-overs control |
| Lower Order | Hitting capability | Late-innings surges |
Key Characteristics:
- Capable of beating anyone on their day
- Consistency remains biggest challenge
- Fielding standards improved dramatically
- Star players perform under pressure
United States Squad Analysis
| Player Category | Squad Composition | Experience Level |
|---|---|---|
| American-Born | 40% | Developing rapidly |
| Experienced Pros | 35% | International veterans |
| Youth Talent | 25% | Future stars |
The USA continues building on their 2024 breakthrough with an ambitious squad mixing local talent with experienced professionals.
Development Journey: Infrastructure investment paying dividends
Tournament Goal: Super Eight qualification repeat
Upset Potential: Proven giant-killers
Netherlands & Namibia Squads
| Team | Squad Strength | Playing Style | Tournament History |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | Organized, disciplined | Structured approach | Consistent qualifiers |
| Namibia | Resilient fighters | Aggressive intent | Rising African force |
Group B: Competitive Balance
Australia Squad Breakdown
Australia’s squad oozes championship pedigree with depth across all departments.
| Position | Options Available | Quality Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Openers | 3 quality choices | World-class |
| All-Rounders | 4-5 genuine options | Exceptional |
| Pace Attack | Fast, accurate bowlers | Elite |
| Spin Bowling | Versatile options | Strong |
Tournament Credentials:
- Three-time T20 World Cup champions
- Proven winners in pressure situations
- Squad depth allows tactical flexibility
- Experience across all conditions
Sri Lanka Squad Details
As co-hosts, Sri Lanka carries enormous expectations with home advantage potentially decisive.
| Squad Element | Strength | Home Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Spin Bowling | World-class | Massive benefit |
| Batting Power | Improving | Venue familiarity |
| Fielding | Athletic | Conditions knowledge |
| Experience | Tournament veterans | Pressure handling |
Key Factors:
- Intimate knowledge of every venue
- Spin-friendly conditions suit their style
- Passionate home crowds provide energy
- Pressure of expectations could affect
Ireland, Zimbabwe & Oman Squads
| Team | Key Strength | X-Factor | Realistic Goal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Giant-killing ability | Fearless approach | Super Eight |
| Zimbabwe | Youth energy | Resurgence momentum | Competitive showing |
| Oman | Gulf dominance | Conditions familiarity | Tournament wins |
Group C: Star-Studded Battle
England Squad Selection
The England squad announcement revealed their aggressive intent with explosive all-rounders throughout the batting order.
| Batting Position | Player Type | Strike Rate Potential |
|---|---|---|
| Openers | Explosive starters | 150+ |
| Middle Order | Power hitters | 160+ |
| Finishers | Death specialists | 180+ |
| Lower Order | All-rounders | 140+ |
Squad Philosophy:
- Aggressive batting at all positions
- Multiple all-round options
- Attacking field placements
- Redemption mission after recent disappointments
West Indies Squad Power
| Department | Caribbean Flair | Match-Winning Ability |
|---|---|---|
| Power Hitting | Unmatched globally | Six-hitting champions |
| Pace Bowling | Express speed | Intimidation factor |
| Fielding | Athletic brilliance | Spectacular catches |
| Entertainment | Crowd favorites | Box office appeal |
Championship Credentials: Two-time T20 World Cup winners
Danger Factor: Can demolish any attack
Weakness: Consistency between explosive performances
Scotland Nepal & Italy Squads
| Team | Squad Composition | Tournament Significance | Key Players |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | Balanced mix | Subcontinental strength | Spin all-rounders |
| Nepal | Historic selection | First World Cup | Passionate warriors |
| Italy | Development phase | European cricket growth | Learning experience |
Nepal’s Historic Moment:
- First-ever T20 World Cup appearance
- Passionate fanbase provides energy
- Subcontinental conditions expertise
- Potential upset candidates
Group D: Unpredictable Cluster
New Zealand & South Africa Squads
| Team | Tournament Record | Squad Depth | Pressure Handling |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | Multiple finalists | Excellent balance | Strong performers |
| South Africa | Talented underachievers | World-class skills | Historical struggles |
New Zealand Strengths:
- Tactical excellence and game management
- Outstanding team culture and unity
- Regular knockout-stage qualifiers
- Balanced squad across departments
South Africa’s Challenge:
- Breaking the knockout-stage curse
- Converting talent into titles
- Championship-hungry generation
- Explosive batting capabilities
Afghanistan Squad Dominance
The Afghanistan squad has transformed them into genuine T20 powerhouse status.
| Bowling Type | Quality Level | World Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| Leg Spin | World-class | Top 3 globally |
| Off Spin | Elite standard | Top 5 globally |
| Left-Arm Spin | High quality | Top 10 globally |
| Pace Support | Developing | Improving rapidly |
Tournament Credentials:
- World’s best spin-bowling unit
- Fearless batting approach
- Multiple giant-killing upsets
- Genuine title contenders
Canada & UAE Squads
| Team | Regional Status | Tournament Experience | Growth Trajectory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Americas champions | Returning qualifiers | Upward momentum |
| UAE | Asia-Pacific regulars | Consistent participants | Steady development |
Squad Selection Trends Across Teams
| Selection Priority | Teams Emphasizing | Strategic Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| All-Round Depth | England, Australia, India | Tactical flexibility |
| Spin Bowling | Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Scotland | Conditions advantage |
| Youth Integration | Zimbabwe, Namibia, Nepal | Building future |
| Experience Balance | New Zealand, Pakistan | Tournament wisdom |
| Power Hitting | West Indies, South Africa | T20 format demands |
Key Players by Category
| Player Type | Impact on Matches | Teams with Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Explosive Openers | Set aggressive platforms | England, India, Australia |
| Spin Wizards | Control middle overs | Afghanistan, Sri Lanka |
| Death Bowlers | Defend pressure totals | Australia, New Zealand |
| Power Finishers | Accelerate late innings | West Indies, South Africa |
| All-Rounders | Balance team composition | England, India |
Tournament Schedule Influence
| Schedule Factor | Squad Impact | Teams Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Back-to-back matches | Rotation needs | All 20 teams |
| Travel demands | Fitness crucial | Group B & D teams |
| Venue variations | Adaptability required | Visiting teams |
| Knockout pressure | Experience matters | Top 8 qualifiers |
The tournament schedule demands incredible fitness levels. Teams must maintain performance across potentially eight matches in 30 days, making squad depth absolutely crucial.
Squad Depth Comparison
| Team | Batting Depth | Bowling Options | All-Round Balance | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 9/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Australia | 9/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| England | 10/10 | 8/10 | 9/10 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Afghanistan | 7/10 | 10/10 | 7/10 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Pakistan | 8/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Frequently Asked Questions
When were T20 World Cup 2026 squads announced?
Most teams announced squads between November 2025 and January 2026, with final selections confirmed by the ICC deadline in late January 2026.
How many players are in each squad?
Each team names 15 players in their official squad, with provisions for injury replacements during the tournament under ICC regulations.
Can teams make changes after announcement?
Teams can replace injured players before tournament start. During competition, injury replacements require ICC approval with medical documentation.
Which teams have the strongest squads?
India, Australia, and England possess the deepest squads based on player quality and balance, though Afghanistan and Pakistan have match-winning capabilities throughout.
Where can I find player statistics?
Detailed player profiles and statistics are available on official team pages linked throughout this article and the main tournament website.
What makes a balanced T20 squad?
Ideal squads feature six specialist batsmen, five bowlers, four all-rounders, quality death bowlers, and multiple captaincy options for tactical flexibility.
Conclusion
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 brings together cricket’s finest talent in 20 carefully selected squads. Each team has strategized their selection to maximize chances in subcontinental conditions, creating fascinating tactical battles ahead.
From India’s star-studded lineup to Nepal’s historic squad, England’s explosive all-rounders to Afghanistan’s spin dominance, every team brings unique strengths. The tournament promises incredible cricket with squads perfectly balanced for subcontinental warfare.
Stay updated with squad changes, injury news, and tactical insights as the tournament approaches. The stage is set for cricket’s greatest T20 spectacle.