The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 squads are finally being announced as 20 cricket teams get ready for the biggest T20 tournament of the year. India and Sri Lanka will host this exciting event from February 9 to March 9, 2026, where the best cricketers will fight for the World Cup trophy.
Defending champions India have already announced their 15-player squad, and other countries are also revealing their teams. In this article, we will look at all the confirmed squads, check out the best players from each team, see which teams are strongest, compare the groups, and predict who might win the T20 World Cup 2026.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Tournament Format and Structure
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will feature 20 teams divided into four groups of five teams each. The tournament follows a two-stage format where each team plays four group matches, and the top two teams from each group advance to the Super 8 stage. From there, the competition moves to the semifinals and, finally, the grand final.
| Teams | 20 |
| Groups | 4 (A–D), 5 teams each |
| Group Matches | 4 per team |
| Super 8 | Top 8 teams |
| Semifinals | Top 2 from each Super 8 group |
| Final | 1 match |
| Duration | Feb 9 – Mar 9, 2026 |
| Hosts | India & Sri Lanka |
| Matches | 55 |
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Squads – Complete List Of Players
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 squads are being announced as teams prepare for the biggest T20 tournament. Defending champions India led the way by unveiling their 15-member squad, followed by major contenders like Australia, England, and South Africa.
Below is the complete list of all confirmed squads, arranged by group.
| Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | Australia | England | South Africa |
| Pakistan | Sri Lanka | West Indies | New Zealand |
| USA | Zimbabwe | Bangladesh | Afghanistan |
| Netherlands | Oman | Nepal | Canada |
| Namibia | Ireland | Italy | UAE |
Group A Squads
- 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.
- 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.
- Pakistan: To be announced
- USA: To be announced
- Netherlands: To be announced
Group B Squads
- Australia (Provisional): 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): 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ireland: To be announced
Group C Squads
- England (Provisional): 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.
- Bangladesh: Litton Das (c), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Tawhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Shaif Uddin, Shoriful Islam.
- 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.
- West Indies: To be announced
- Italy: To be announced
Group D Squads
- 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.
- 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.
- 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, Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi.
- Canada: To be announced
- UAE: To be announced
Captains Leading ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Squads
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 features a compelling mix of experienced leaders and fresh captains bringing diverse styles to the tournament.
New Leadership
- Harry Brook (England) takes charge with an aggressive, freedom-focused approach and sharp tactical knowledge.
- Litton Das (Bangladesh) leads as wicketkeeper-captain, bringing energy and attacking batting at the top order.
- Dasun Shanaka (Sri Lanka) returns to captain the co-hosts with all-round capabilities and home conditions advantage.
Experienced Captains
- Suryakumar Yadav (India) defends the title with his “Mr. 360” reputation and calm, fearless leadership.
- Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) continues leading with tactical brilliance and global T20 league experience.
- Aiden Markram (South Africa) aims to end the trophy drought through team unity and pressure management.
- Mitchell Marsh (Australia) brings all-round skills and backs his players while hunting another trophy.
- Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe) leads by example with match-winning all-round ability.
- Mitchell Santner (New Zealand) offers calculated leadership from a spin-bowling perspective.
The tournament promises fascinating tactical battles as these contrasting leadership styles—from aggressive risk-takers to tactical masterminds—compete for World Cup glory across India and Sri Lanka.
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Final Words: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad is full of match-winners
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 promises high-octane cricket with exciting matchups at every stage. While teams with strong squads are favorites to dominate, several dark horses could create surprising upsets.
Group stage battles will be closely contested, and the semifinals and final are likely to showcase exciting encounters between the tournament’s best players. Fans can expect a blend of skill, strategy, and unforgettable moments as the T20 World Cup unfolds.
