Zimbabwe’s Squad and Matches for T20I World Cup 2026
Zimbabwe arrives at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 with a talented mix of experienced campaigners and exciting young players aiming to re-establish the team’s competitive presence.
Captain: Sikandar Raza
Vice Captain: To Be Announced
Coach: Justin Sammons
Zimbabwe Group Stage Match Schedule – T20 World Cup 2026
Zimbabwe vs Oman
Date: 9 February 2026
Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo
Time: 03:00 pm
Zimbabwe vs Australia
Date: 13 February 2026
Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium
Time: 11:00 am
Zimbabwe vs Ireland
Date: 17 February 2026
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
Time: 03:00 pm
Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka
Date: 19 February 2026
Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium
Time: 03:00 pm
Squad: Sikandar Raza (c), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Graeme Cremer, Bradley Evans, Clive Madande (wk), Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Wellington Masakadza, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Brendan Taylor (wk)
1. Sikandar Raza (Captain)
Strengths:
- World-class batting all-rounder
- Powerful middle-order hitter
- Effective off-spin bowling option
Weaknesses:
- Heavy workload as all-rounder
- Occasional batting inconsistency under pressure
2. Brian Bennett
Strengths:
- Aggressive top-order batting
- Good stroke play against pace
- Energetic fielding presence
Weaknesses:
- Limited international experience
- Inconsistent shot selection
3. Ryan Burl
Strengths:
- Powerful middle-order hitter
- Useful spin bowling option
- Excellent fielding ability
Weaknesses:
- Batting inconsistency
- Bowling impact sometimes limited
4. Graeme Cremer
Strengths:
- Experienced leg-spinner
- Tactical match awareness
- Good middle-over control
Weaknesses:
- Limited batting contribution
- Can be expensive on flat pitches
5. Bradley Evans
Strengths:
- Seam-bowling all-rounder
- Useful lower-order batting
- Good variation in bowling
Weaknesses:
- Economy rate inconsistency
- Limited international exposure
6. Clive Madande
Strengths:
- Wicketkeeper-batter flexibility
- Quick scoring ability
- Agile fielding
Weaknesses:
- Batting inconsistency
- Limited big-match experience
7. Tinotenda Maposa
Strengths:
- Promising pace bowling talent
- Good bounce and aggression
- Energetic fielding
Weaknesses:
- Limited international experience
- Needs better bowling control
8. Tadiwanashe Marumani
Strengths:
- Aggressive opening batter
- Strong attacking intent
- Good boundary-hitting ability
Weaknesses:
- Inconsistent performances
- Struggles against quality swing bowling
9. Wellington Masakadza
Strengths:
- Left-arm spin control
- Useful lower-order batting
- Experienced international performer
Weaknesses:
- Limited wicket-taking threat
- Can be targeted by power hitters
10. Tony Munyonga
Strengths:
- Flexible middle-order batter
- Energetic fielding
- Useful part-time spin option
Weaknesses:
- Batting inconsistency
- Limited international impact
11. Tashinga Musekiwa
Strengths:
- Promising young batting talent
- Aggressive stroke play
- Good fielding presence
Weaknesses:
- Limited experience
- Pressure handling still developing
12. Blessing Muzarabani
Strengths:
- Tall fast bowler with bounce
- Strong wicket-taking ability
- Effective new-ball bowler
Weaknesses:
- Death-over economy inconsistency
- Injury concerns occasionally
13. Dion Myers
Strengths:
- Technically sound batter
- Ability to anchor innings
- Good temperament
Weaknesses:
- Strike rate can be slow
- Needs more consistency
14. Richard Ngarava
Strengths:
- Left-arm pace variation
- Useful death-over bowling
- Swing with the new ball
Weaknesses:
- Economy fluctuations
- Batting contribution limited
15. Brendan Taylor
Strengths:
- Highly experienced wicketkeeper-batter
- Strong middle-order stability
- Proven match-winning ability
Weaknesses:
- Fitness concerns after long career
- Strike rate not always high in T20s