Cricket fans, mark your calendars! The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is set to be a spectacular event, co-hosted by the passionate cricketing nations of India and Sri Lanka. From February 7 to March 8, 2026, the world’s best will converge to battle for the ultimate prize in the shortest format of the game.

As excitement builds, the most anticipated piece of information for any cricket enthusiast is the final list of players who will represent their nations. A team’s fortunes can hinge on the perfect blend of experienced campaigners and youthful energy within its squad.
This comprehensive guide provides a deep dive into the tournament’s structure and, most importantly, a detailed look at the team squads that have been announced for this marquee event. We’ve compiled the complete player lists for all 20 participating nations, grouped for your convenience.
Tournament Details
- Hosts: India & Sri Lanka
- Dates: February 7 – March 8, 2026
- Teams: 20
- Format: The tournament will kick off with a Group Stage containing four groups of five teams each. The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super 8s stage, followed by the Knockout stage featuring semi-finals and a final.
A notable change to the lineup is the inclusion of Scotland, who have replaced Bangladesh in Group C following the latter’s withdrawal. The 2026 edition also welcomes Italy, who will be making their historic debut at an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
T20 World Cup 2026 Squads: The Complete Player List
Below is the breakdown of the squads announced by the cricket boards of the competing nations. Please note that some squads are labelled as provisional or preliminary and could be subject to final changes before the ICC’s deadline.
Group A
This group features the defending champions and co-hosts, India, alongside a strong Pakistan outfit.
| Team | Squad List |
| India | Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan (wk), Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Rinku Singh. |
| Pakistan | Salman Ali Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan, Usman Tariq. |
| Netherlands | 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. |
| 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. |
| USA | Squad to be officially announced. |
Group B
Co-hosts Sri Lanka find themselves in a competitive group with the powerhouse Australian side.
| Team | Squad List |
| 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. |
| Ireland | 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. |
| 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. |
Group C
A group loaded with talent, featuring former champions England and West Indies, plus the debutants Italy.
| Team | Squad List |
| 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. |
| West Indies | 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 | 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. |
| 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. |
| Italy | 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. |
Group D
This group promises explosive cricket with South Africa, New Zealand, and the ever-improving Afghanistan.
| Team | Squad List |
| South Africa | 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Canada | 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 | Aayan Khan, Ahmed Tariq, Akif Raja, Alishan Sharafu, Aryansh Sharma, Asif Khan, Basil Hameed, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Waseem, Rahul Chopra, Vriitya Aravind, Zahoor Khan.(The final squad is to be confirmed soon) |
Note: The squad for the USA and the final confirmed list for the UAE were not fully available at the time of compilation.
With every team now beginning its final preparations, the stage is set for a thrilling tournament. Which squad has the right mix of talent to lift the trophy? Lets’ see !
FAQs
Q1 : When will the T20 World Cup 2026 Squads be finalized?
A: Most nations will announce their provisional squad lists by January 2026. However, the ICC usually allows a final deadline for changes a few weeks before the tournament begins in February.
Q2 : How many players are allowed in a T20 World Cup Team?
A: Each team typically selects a squad of 15 players. Additionally, teams are often allowed to name travelling reserves to cover for injuries during the event.
Q3 : Who are the host teams for the 2026 T20 World Cup?
A: India and Sri Lanka are the co-hosts. Both nations automatically qualified for the tournament, and their players list will be among the most watched by fans globally.
Q4 : Where can I find the official Players List for every country?
A: You can find the updated list of the players on this page. We continuously update the tables above as cricket boards officially confirm their lineups
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