All T20 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Squads

The T20 World Cup 2026 squads are rolling in ahead of cricket’s premier T20 tournament, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8. With 20 teams competing and each nation limited to a 15-member squad, player selection has sparked intense debate—particularly over reserve players and squad depth for subcontinent conditions.

What’s reshaping this World Cup squad announcement cycle? The tournament’s expansion from 16 to 20 teams has shuffled qualification pathways, putting unexpected pressure on traditional powerhouses while opening doors for associate nations. India kicked off the squad reveals in late December, forcing other cricket boards to accelerate their selection timelines. The subcontinent’s spin-friendly wickets in Chennai, Mumbai, and Colombo have teams rethinking their pace-spin balance, while the February-March window means evening dew will be a crucial tactical factor that’s influenced several team rosters.

We’re tracking every confirmed squad announcement here, organized by group with live updates as boards finalize their 15-player lists. Some squads remain provisional pending fitness tests, while injury replacements are still possible until tournament kickoff. Bookmark this page—it’s your one-stop hub for all T20 World Cup 2026 squad news.

T20 World Cup 2026 Squads – Group A Teams

Hosts India led the squad announcement race, confirming their 15-member roster in December. Pakistan surprised observers by naming Salman Ali Agha as captain over Babar Azam. Namibia’s brought Gary Kirsten on board as consultant—a strategic move that shows their ambition beyond just participating.

India Squad

Captain: Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Rinku Singh

India announced their team roster first among all competing nations, setting a December 20 deadline that pressured other boards.

Pakistan Squad

Captain: Salman Ali Agha

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 (wk), Usman Tariq

Pakistan’s captaincy change from Babar Azam marks a significant shift in their T20 squad leadership structure.

United States Squad

USA Cricket has not yet announced its 15-member squad. Expected announcement: early February 2026.

Netherlands Squad

Captain: Gerhard Erasmus

Scott Edwards (c), Noah Croes, Colin Ackermann, 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

Namibia Squad

Captain: Gerhard Erasmus

Group B Squad Announcements – Co-hosts Sri Lanka Featured

Co-hosts Sri Lanka named a preliminary squad of 24 players that’ll be trimmed to 15 before tournament start. Australia’s provisional roster includes several injury-comeback stories, while Zimbabwe’s brought back Brendan Taylor after his ban ended—talk about redemption arcs.

Australia Squad

Captain: Mitchell Marsh

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

Cricket Australia indicated this roster may change pending fitness tests for Cameron Green and Josh Hazlewood.

Sri Lanka Squad

Captain: Dasun Shanaka

Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamil Mishara, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Milan Rathnayake, Pramod Madushan, Eshan Malinga, Dushan Hemantha, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Traveen Mathew, Sahan Arachchige, Pavan Rathnayake, Janith Liyanage

Sri Lanka Cricket will announce final 15-player squad by February 3, 2026Green and Josh Hazlewood.

Zimbabwe Squad

Captain: Sikandar Raza

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 Squad

Captain: Paul Stirling

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 (wk), Ben White, Craig Young

Oman Squad

Captain: Jatinder Singh

Group C Player Rosters – England & West Indies Lead

England named Harry Brook as captain with Jos Buttler’s fitness uncertain—a bold call that’s divided opinion. Scotland qualified ahead of Bangladesh (yes, really), marking one of the tournament’s biggest upsets in qualification. West Indies opted for Shai Hope’s leadership over Rovman Powell.

England Squad

Captain: Harry Brook

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

England’s squad remains provisional pending Jofra Archer’s fitness assessment scheduled for January 30.

West Indies Squad

Captain: Shai Hope

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 Squad

Captain: Richie Berrington

Richie Berrington (c), 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

Travelling reserves: Jasper Davidson, Jack Jarvis | Non-travelling: Mackenzie Jones, Chris McBride, Charlie Tear

Italy Squad

Captain: Wayne Madsen

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 Squad

Captain: Rohit Paude

Rohit Paudel (c), Dipendra Singh Airee (vc), 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 Teams – South Africa & New Zealand Squads

South Africa’s packed their roster with pace firepower—including 18-year-old Kwena Maphaka, who’s already generating hype as the next big thing. New Zealand’s gone spin-heavy under Mitchell Santner’s captaincy, banking on subcontinental nous over raw pace.

South Africa Squad

Captain: Aiden Markram

Aiden Markram (c), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Quinton de Kock, Marco Jansen, George Linde, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Jason Smith, Tristan Stubbs

Kwena Maphaka (18) becomes South Africa’s youngest T20 World Cup squad member since 2012.

New Zealand Squad

Captain: Mitchell Santner

Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert (wk), Ish Sodhi

Afghanistan Squad

Captain: Mitchell Santner

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

Reserve Players: AM Ghazanfar, Ijaz Ahmadzai, Zia-ur-Rahman Sharifi

Canada Squad

Captain: Dilpreet Bajwa

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

United Arab Emirates Squad

Emirates Cricket Board announcement expected by early February 2026.

FAQs – All T20 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Squads

Q1: When were the T20 World Cup 2026 squads announced?

T20 World Cup 2026 squad announcements began in December 2025, with India first to confirm their 15-member roster on December 20. Most participating nations announced their squads throughout January 2026, with a few teams still finalizing selections by early February.

Q2: How many players can teams select for the T20 World Cup 2026?

Each team selects a 15-member squad for the tournament, plus additional travelling reserves who can replace injured players. Only 11 players from the 15-member squad can play in each match, creating strategic selection dilemmas for captains and coaches.

Q3: Can teams change their T20 World Cup squads after the announcement?

Yes, teams can make injury replacements until their first match. The ICC allows unlimited changes for injured players, though all replacements require approval from the tournament’s technical committee. Several squads remain provisional pending fitness tests.

Q4: Which countries qualified for T20 World Cup 2026?

20 teams qualified: India, Pakistan, USA, Netherlands, Namibia (Group A); Australia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Ireland, Oman (Group B); England, West Indies, Scotland, Italy, Nepal (Group C); South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Canada, UAE (Group D).

Q5: Who are the captains for T20 World Cup 2026?

Notable captains include Suryakumar Yadav (India), Salman Ali Agha (Pakistan), Mitchell Marsh (Australia), Harry Brook (England), Shai Hope (West Indies), Aiden Markram (South Africa), Mitchell Santner (New Zealand), and Rashid Khan (Afghanistan).

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🔄 Live Updates: This page updates in real-time as cricket boards announce squad changes, injury replacements, or final confirmations. Last verified: 27 January 2026, 16:47 IST. For individual team analysis, explore our dedicated T20 World Cup 2026 coverage hub.

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