Just In: T20 World Cup 2026 All Teams Squad and Full Players List

Be it Team India or Australia, ICC has just announced the official T20 World Cup 2026 all teams squad and players list. 

The T20 World Cup is around the corner, and all teams have now officially announced their squad. Sri Lanka were the last team to confirm their squad for the T20 World Cup, and they recently made the announcement via their official Twitter channel. The tournament undergone a important change a few weeks back when Bangladesh pulled out of the T20 World Cup, owing to security concerns in India, and they were officially replaced by Scotland. 

The T20 World Cup 2026 brings together 20 teams, split into four well-balanced groups, each offering a blend of marquee rivalries, rising cricketing nations, and genuine dark horses. Group A features India, Pakistan, the United States, the Netherlands, and Namibia. Group B includes Sri Lanka, Australia, Ireland, Zimbabwe, and Oman, while Group C sees England, West Indies, Scotland, Nepal, and Italy battle for supremacy. On paper, Group D appears the most demanding, featuring New Zealand, South Africa, Afghanistan, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates.

Afghanistan T20 World Cup 2026 Full Squad List

• Darwish Rasooli
• Ibrahim Zadran
• Sediqullah Atal
• Mohammad Ishaq (wk)
• Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)
• Azmatullah Omarzai
• Gulbadin Naib
• Mohammad Nabi
• Shahidullah
• Abdollah Ahmadzai
• Fazalhaq Farooqi
• Mujeeb Ur Rahman
• Ziaur Rahman
• Noor Ahmad
• Rashid Khan (c)

The Afghanistan squad for the T20 World Cup 2026 will be led by captain Rashid Khan, who remains the centrepiece of Afghanistan’s T20 plans. The spin attack is further strengthened by Noor Ahmad and Mujeeb Ur Rahman, giving Afghanistan one of the strongest spin trios in the tournament. In the batting department, wicketkeeper Rahmanullah Gurbaz and opener Ibrahim Zadran provide aggression and stability at the top. Experienced all-rounders Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, and Gulbadin Naib add balance and finishing depth, while left-arm seamer Fazalhaq Farooqi leads the pace attack.

Ireland T20 World Cup 2026 Full Squad List

• Benjamin Calitz
• Harry Tector
• Ross Adair
• Tim Tector
• Lorcan Tucker (wk)
• Curtis Campher
• Gareth Delany
• George Dockrell
• Mark Adair
• Paul Stirling (c)
• Barry McCarthy
• Benjamin White
• Craig Young
• Joshua Little
• Matthew Humphreys

West Indies T20 World Cup 2026 Full Squad List

• Brandon King
• Quinton Sampson
• Rovman Powell
• Shimron Hetmyer
• Matthew Forde
• Johnson Charles (wk)
• Shai Hope (c&wk)
• Jason Holder
• Romario Shepherd
• Roston Chase
• Sherfane Rutherford
• Akeal Hosein
• Jayden Seales
• Gudakesh Motie
• Shamar Joseph

The West Indies squad for the T20 World Cup 2026 will be led by captain Shai Hope, who also takes charge behind the stumps. West Indies’ batting firepower rests on aggressive middle-order hitters like Rovman Powell and Shimron Hetmyer, supported by the consistency of Brandon King and Johnson Charles at the top. The all-round department features proven T20 performers Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, and Roston Chase, offering balance across disciplines. In the bowling attack, Akeal Hosein leads the spin unit, while pace threats Jayden Seales and Shamar Joseph provide cutting edge.

Nepal T20 World Cup 2026 Full Squad List

• Aarif Sheikh
• Basir Ahamad
• Dipendra Singh Airee
• Kushal Bhurtel
• Lokesh Bam
• Sundeep Jora
• Aasif Sheikh (wk)
• Gulsan Jha
• Karan KC
• Rohit Paudel (c)
• Sompal Kami
• Lalit Rajbanshi
• Nandan Yadav
• Sandeep Lamichhane
• Sher Malla

Australia T20 World Cup 2026 Full Squad List

• Matthew Renshaw
• Tim David
• Travis Head
• Josh Inglis (wk)
• Cameron Green
• Cooper Connolly
• Glenn Maxwell
• Marcus Stoinis
• Mitchell Marsh (c)
• Adam Zampa
• Josh Hazlewood
• Matthew Kuhnemann
• Nathan Ellis
• Ben Dwarshuis
• Xavier Bartlett

The Australia squad for the T20 World Cup 2026 will be led by captain Mitchell Marsh, who anchors a powerful and well-defined lineup. Australia’s batting firepower revolves around Travis Head, Glenn Maxwell, and Tim David, offering aggression across all phases. Wicketkeeper Josh Inglis adds flexibility and stability in the middle order. The bowling attack is spearheaded by Josh Hazlewood, with spin control coming from Adam Zampa, and supported by all-round options like Cameron Green and Marcus Stoinis.

Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 Full Squad List

• Babar Azam
• Fakhar Zaman
• Sahibzada Farhan
• Saim Ayub
• Khawaja Nafaay (wk)
• Usman Khan (wk)
• Faheem Ashraf
• Mohammad Nawaz
• Salman Agha (c)
• Shadab Khan
• Abrar Ahmed
• Salman Mirza
• Usman Tariq
• Naseem Shah
• Shaheen Afridi

The Pakistan squad for the T20 World Cup 2026 will be led by captain Salman Agha, bringing a balanced and flexible approach to Pakistan’s T20 setup. The batting core revolves around proven stars Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman, with additional aggression from Saim Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan. Pakistan’s strength once again lies in their bowling, spearheaded by the elite pace trio of Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and leg-spinner Shadab Khan. Spin depth is further boosted by Abrar Ahmed and Mohammad Nawaz.

Netherlands T20 World Cup 2026 Full Squad List

• Max O’Dowd
• Michael Levitt
• Noah Croes 
• Scott Edwards (c&wk)
• Bas de Leede
• Colin Ackermann
• Roelof van der Merwe
• Saqib Zulfiqar
• Zach Lion-Cachet
• Aryan Dutt
• Fred Klaassen
• Kyle Klein
• Logan van Beek
• Paul van Meekeren
• Timm van der Gugten

England T20 World Cup 2026 Full Squad List

• Ben Duckett
• Harry Brook (c)
• Jos Buttler (wk)
• Phil Salt (wk)
• Tom Banton (wk)
• Jacob Bethell
• Jamie Overton
• Liam Dawson
• Sam Curran
• Will Jacks
• Adil Rashid
• Jofra Archer
• Josh Tongue
• Luke Wood
• Rehan Ahmed

The England squad for the T20 World Cup 2026 will be captained by Harry Brook, marking a new leadership phase built around aggressive batting. England’s top order is powered by experienced T20 stars Jos Buttler and Phil Salt, with additional wicketkeeping depth from Tom Banton. The all-round core of Sam Curran, Will Jacks, and Jamie Overton provides flexibility across both batting and bowling roles. In the bowling department, England rely on proven match-winners Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid, supported by emerging talents like Rehan Ahmed and Josh Tongue. 

T20 World Cup 2026 Complete Official Squad List for Oman

• Jatinder Singh (c)
• Hammad Mirza (wk)
• Vinayak Shukla (wk)
• Jay Odedra
• Karan Sonavale
• Mohammad Nadeem
• Nadeem Khan
• Wasim Ali
• Ashish Odedara
• Hassnain Shah
• Jiten Ramanandi
• Shafiq Jan
• Shah Faisal
• Shakeel Ahmed
• Sufyan Mehmood

UAE T20 World Cup 2026 Full Squad List

• Alishan Sharafu
• Mayank Kumar
• Muhammad Waseem (c)
• Muhammad Zohaib
• Sohaib Khan
• Aryansh Sharma (wk)
• Dhruv Parashar
• Harshit Kaushik
• Muhammad Farooq
• Haider Ali
• Junaid Siddique
• Muhammad Arfan
• Muhammad Jawadullah
• Muhammad Rohid
• Simranjeet Singh

T20 World Cup 2026 Complete Official Squad List for New Zealand

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

The New Zealand squad for the T20 World Cup 2026 will be captained by Mitchell Santner, who provides balance with both bat and ball. New Zealand’s batting unit features explosive options like Finn Allen, consistency from Devon Conway, and versatility through Glenn Phillips and Daryl Mitchell. The all-round core of Rachin Ravindra, Michael Bracewell, and James Neesham adds depth and matchup flexibility. In the bowling department, the Black Caps rely on proven T20 performers Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, and leg-spinner Ish Sodhi.

USA T20 World Cup 2026 Full Squad List

• Saiteja Mukkamalla
• Shayan Jahangir
• Andries Gous (wk)
• Monank Patel (c&wk)
• Harmeet Singh
• Milind Kumar
• Mohammad Mohsin
• Sanjay Krishnamurthi
• Shadley van Schalkwyk
• Shehan Jayasuriya
• Shubham Ranjane
• Ali Khan
• Jasdeep Singh
• Nosthush Kenjige
• Saurabh Netravalkar

South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 Full Squad List

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

The South Africa squad for the T20 World Cup 2026 will be led by captain Aiden Markram, who anchors a powerful and modern T20 unit. South Africa’s batting firepower is built around experienced finishers like David Miller and Quinton de Kock, alongside explosive young talents Dewald Brevis and Tristan Stubbs. The bowling attack remains a major strength, spearheaded by the elite pace trio of Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, and Marco Jansen, with spin control from Keshav Maharaj. Supported by versatile all-rounders like George Linde and Corbin Bosch.

Scotland T20 World Cup 2026 Full Squad List

• George Munsey
• Michael Jones
• Oliver Davidson
• Richie Berrington (c)
• Tom Bruce
• Zainullah Ihsan
• Matthew Cross (wk)
• Brandon McMullen
• Chris Greaves
• Michael Leask
• Bradley Currie
• Bradley Wheal
• Finlay McCreath
• Mark Watt
• Safyaan Sharif

Zimbabwe T20 World Cup 2026 Full Squad List

• Dion Myers
• Tadiwanashe Marumani
• Brendan Taylor (wk)
• Clive Madande (wk)
• Brad Evans
• Brian Bennett
• Ryan Burl
• Sikandar Raza (c)
• Tashinga Musekiwa
• Tony Munyonga
• Blessing Muzarabani
• Graeme Cremer
• Richard Ngarava
• Tinotenda Maposa
• Wellington Masakadza

Sri Lanka T20 World Cup 2026 Full Squad List

• Janith Liyanage
• Kamil Mishara
• Pathum Nissanka
• Pavan Rathnayake
• Kusal Mendis (wk)
• Kusal Perera (wk)
• Charith Asalanka
• Kamindu Mendis
• Dasun Shanaka (c)
• Wanindu Hasaranga
• Dunith Wellalage
• Maheesh Theekshana
• Matheesha Pathirana
• Dushmantha Chameera
• Ehsan Malinga

The Sri Lanka squad for the T20 World Cup 2026 will be captained by Dasun Shanaka, who brings experience and balance to the side. Sri Lanka’s batting core is led by in-form top-order players Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, and wicketkeeper-batters Kusal Mendis and Kusal Perera. The bowling attack is Sri Lanka’s biggest strength, built around world-class all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga, mystery spinner Maheesh Theekshana, and express pacer Matheesha Pathirana. With additional pace support from Dushmantha Chameera and promising depth through Dunith Wellalage and Kamindu Mendis.

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