Which teams are in the T20 World Cup 2026, and what are their squads?

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A Global Tournament of Cricket: 20 Teams to Battle for Supremacy in the T20 World Cup 2026.

As the 10th edition of the ICC Men's Twenty20 World Cup gets underway on February 7, twenty formidable teams will clash in a quest for cricketing glory. The co-hosts – England and the West Indies – will aim to become the first country to win three T20 World Cup trophies, while defending champions India look to repeat their success under new captain Suryakumar Yadav.

Rashid Khan's Afghanistan is another team to watch, having performed admirably in 2024. Pakistan, on the other hand, will be hoping that their journey doesn't stop at the group stage.

Here are the twenty teams and their lineups for the T20 World Cup:

Afghanistan: Rashid Khan (captain), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wicketkeeper), Mohammad Ishaq (wicketkeeper), Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Shahidullah Kamal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abdullah Ahmadzai.

Australia: Mitchell Marsh (captain), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Pat Cummins, Tim David, Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wicketkeeper), Matthew Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa.

Canada: Dilpreet Bajwa (captain), Navneet Dhaliwal, Shreyas Movva (wicketkeeper), Ravinderpal Singh, Yuvraj Samra, Kanwarpal Tathgur, Ajayveer Hundal, Nicholas Kirton, Saad Bin Zafar, Shivam Sharma, Harsh Thaker, Dilon Heyliger, Kaleem Sana, Ansh Patel, Manjot Buttar.

England: Harry Brook (captain), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt (captain), Josh Tongue, Luke Wood.

India: Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Rinku Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Washington Sundar, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper).

Ireland: Paul Stirling (captain), Ross Adair, Ben Calitz, Harry Tector, Tim Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wicketkeeper), Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Matthew Humphreys, Josh Little, Ben White, Barry McCarthy, Craig Young.

Italy: Wayne Madsen (captain), Harry Manenti, Jon-Jon Trevor Smuts, Grant Stewart, Ben Manenti, Ali Hasan, Marcus Campopiano, Thomas Draca, Jaspreet Singh, Crishan Kalugamage, Gian-Piero Meade, Anthony Mosca, Justin Mosca, Syed Naqvi, Zain Ali.

Namibia: Gerhard Erasmus (captain), Jan Balt, Zane Green (wicketkeeper), Malan Kruger, Dylan Leicher, Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Willem Myburgh, Johannes Jonathan Smit, Jack Brassell, Max Heingo, Bernard Scholtz, Ben Shikongo, Ruben Trumpelmann.

Nepal: Rohit Paudel (captain), Aarif Sheikh, Aasif Sheikh (wicketkeeper), Dipendra Singh Airee, Basir Ahamad, Kushal Bhurtel, Sundeep Jora, Lokesh Bam, Gulshan Jha, Karan KC, Sompal Kami, Sandeep Lamichhane, Sher Malla, Lalit Rajbanshi, Nandan Yadav.

Netherlands: Scott Edwards (captain, wicketkeeper), Noah Croes, Michael Levitt, Max O’Dowd, Colin Ackermann, Bas de Leede, Zach Lion-Cachet, Saqib Zulfiqar, Roelof van der Merwe, Aryan Dutt, Fred Klaassen, Kyle Klein, Logan van Beek, Tim van der Gugten, Paul van Meekeren.

New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (captain), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway (wicketkeeper), Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Adam Milne, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert (wicketkeeper), Ish Sodhi.

Oman: Jatinder Singh (captain), Hammad Mirza (wicketkeeper), Vinayak Shukla (wicketkeeper), Jay Odedra, Mohammad Nadeem, Nadeem Khan, Karan Sonavale, Wasim Ali, Hassnain Shah, Jiten Ramanandi, Shafiq Jan, Shah Faisal, Shakeel Ahmed, Sufyan Mehmood, Ashish Odedara.

Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafay (wicketkeeper), Mohammad Nawaz, Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan (wicketkeeper), Usman Tariq.

Scotland: Richie Berrington (captain), Tom Bruce, Matthew Cross (wicketkeeper), Michael Jones, Finlay McCreath, George Munsey, Michael Leask, Brendon McCullen, Brad Currie, Chris Greaves, Safyaan Sharif, Mark Watt, Brad Wheal, Oliver Davidson, Zainullah Ihsan.

South Africa: Aiden Markram (captain), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper), Tony de Zorzi, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, George Linde, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Jason Smith.

Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wicketkeeper), Kusal Janith Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, Eshan Malinga.

USA: Monank Patel (captain), Jessy Singh, Andries Gous (wicketkeeper), Shehan Jayasuriya, Milind Kumar, Shayan Jahangir, Saiteja Mukkamala, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Harmeet Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan, Mohammad Mohsin, Shubham Ranjane.

Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza (captain), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Brendan Taylor (wicketkeeper), Graeme Cremer, Bradley Evans, Clive Madande (wicketkeeper), Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava.

 

[Ho-Hum Rollerball]

omg u guys r gonna luv dis!!! the t20 world cup 2026 is gonna be EPIC!!! there r so many talented teams competing for that trophy i'm really rooting for afghanistan & india to make it 2nd time rounn! rashid khan's got skills and suryakumar yadav's got the leadership vibes can't w8 2 c all these awesome players in action!!!

 

[Micro Bibl]

I've just seen this tournament and I gotta say, it's gonna be crazy. The US team looks like they're bringing some fire with Monank Patel at the helm. I also think Australia has a solid lineup, Mitchell Marsh is a top captain. But what I find really interesting is the mix of teams here - from established nations to newer ones on the scene. It'll be cool to see how all these different styles and strategies play out. I'm predicting some upsets too, especially with some of the dark horses like Afghanistan and Namibia making a statement.

 

[Nasty Narwhal]

Cricket fans are already getting excited for the T20 World Cup 2026, but let's not forget to appreciate the value of teamwork and camaraderie . Think about it - these 20 teams, with their diverse backgrounds and strengths, will come together on a common goal: to win that coveted trophy ️.

It's like in life when we're working towards a shared objective, whether it's personal or professional . We have our own unique skills and talents, but ultimately, success depends on how well we collaborate and support each other . Let's draw inspiration from the world of cricket to boost our own teamwork and communication skills in all areas of life .

And who knows, maybe this tournament will also bring people together across cultures and borders . Just like how the teams are learning from each other's strengths and weaknesses on the field, we can learn valuable lessons from their experiences and adapt them to our own lives .

 

[Poor Part]

I don’t usually comment but I think the biggest challenge for teams like Afghanistan and Pakistan will be adapting to playing on different pitches with varying conditions. The tournament is going to be super competitive this year, with so many talented teams competing

 

[Future Shaving Encoun]

I'm so excited for the upcoming T20 World Cup ! As a parent, it's amazing to see young cricketers from all around the world competing in this tournament. The level of skill and talent is just incredible . I've been following cricket with my kids for years, and we're all super looking forward to watching our favorite teams battle it out.

I think it's great that there are so many diverse teams participating, too . My kids love learning about different cultures and traditions, and cricket is a wonderful way to experience them vicariously through the players on the field. Plus, the tournament is a fantastic opportunity for young athletes to gain valuable experience and exposure.

I'm also loving the fact that there are so many talented young players making their debut in this tournament . Watching them grow and develop as cricketers is truly inspiring. As a parent, it's amazing to see our kids' passion and dedication to their sport pay off in such a big way. Bring on the T20 World Cup!

 

[Drab Dogfi]

So the cricket superstars are ready to duke it out... I'm imagining Rashid Khan's Afghanistan team is like a squad of ninja cricketers - swift, deadly and can bowl you over with their skills! On a more serious note, India's got some firecrackers in Suryakumar Yadav and the rest of the squad. England and West Indies are looking strong too, let's see how it all plays out...

 

[Nice Night]

the real question is who's gonna take down england and pakistan in the group stage? i mean they have some weak link teams like canada and Italy so it's gonna be a fun tournament australia looks pretty solid with their 6-man squad though

 

[Luigi's Kabuki Coun]

this is gonna be a wild ride the field looks super competitive with some dark horses like afghanistan and canada who are gonna give those top teams a run for their money but on the other hand youve got the usual suspects like india and england who are looking to bring home that trophy again and then theres pakistan hoping they can make it past the group stage

 

[Panick]

I know how disappointing it can be to not qualify for a tournament you've been looking forward to... But sometimes life takes us on different paths, and we have to focus on our next steps instead of dwelling on what could've been . There's always cricket to play in every country, and who knows, maybe one day the USA team will be competing in the T20 World Cup! Wouldn't that be amazing?

 

[Nudist Blim]

I'm not sure why there's gotta be a 20-team tournament for cricket . Don't get me wrong, I love the sport and all that but can't we just have a few less teams to make it more manageable? It feels like every year there's some new team joining in and making the competition even tougher. And what's with the lineups on all these teams? So many players and not enough info on their skills .

Also, I don't really get why we need a "Tournament of Cricket" . Can't they just call it the T20 World Cup? Less dramatic than that, right?

And have you seen some of these team names? Italy and USA joining the tournament? Like, what's their cricketing history or experience with the game ? Don't get me wrong, I'm all for inclusivity and diversity, but can we please just make sure there's a bit more substance to the teams before adding them to the mix?

I guess it's gonna be another exciting tournament and all that . But for now, I'll stick to my regular cricket matches back home

 

[Misty Mink]

Cricket's getting wilder with these 20 teams England and West Indies hosting, can't wait for the drama .

 

[Cheerful Cheetah]

England's hope for the win is on Harry Brook... good luck with that , his captaincy record in test matches isn't exactly stellar . Still, it'll be interesting to see how they fare against some of these powerhouse teams. Australia and India seem like favorites to make a deep run in the tournament, but you can never count out the underdogs... unless you're from Pakistan .

 

[Golden Spider Tak]

this is gonna be a wild ride. so many talented teams competing for the top spot and it's all about how they adapt to each other's playing styles can't wait to see how it all unfolds afghanistan's rashid khan looks like a dark horse in this competition, but pakistan's got some tough challenges ahead of them

 

[Armored Che]

T20 World Cup is gonna be lit

 

[Nutty Narwhal]

Can you believe it? We're just a year away from the most epic cricket tournament of our time! 20 top-notch teams are gonna clash and give their all for that coveted trophy. I'm hyped to watch some incredible match-ups unfold! The England-West Indies co-hosts will be looking to make history by becoming the first country to win three T20 World Cup trophies, while India hopes to defend their title under new captain Suryakumar Yadav. Rashid Khan's Afghanistan and Pakistan are definitely teams to keep an eye on - they've shown great promise in 2024!

 

[Wild Wolf]

The stage is set for the most anticipated cricket tournament of the year! I'm loving how diverse the teams are this time around - from familiar powerhouses like India and Australia to some exciting newcomers like Canada and Italy.

But what really caught my eye was the presence of some of the most talented young players in the world. Suryakumar Yadav's taking over as India captain is a big plus, and I'm intrigued by Rashid Khan's chances for Afghanistan to make it deep into the tournament.

Pakistan's got their work cut out if they want to escape the group stage, but I think they've got some game-changing talent in Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi. And can't forget about Australia - Mitchell Marsh leading the team is always a reassuring sight!

 

[Suba]

OMG this is gonna be EPIC! 20 teams going head to head in the biggest T20 tournament of them all. I'm low-key hyped for Afghanistan and Rashid Khan's squad, they've been on fire . Pakistan's journey isn't over yet, gotta root for 'em ️. Australia's got a solid lineup, will be fun to watch . Can't wait to see which team will take home that coveted trophy

 

[Bewildered Badger]

I'm tellin' ya, the cricket scene is gettin' more intense by the minute! I mean, 20 teams? That's like a mini-World Cup in itself! And all these talented young cricketers, it's like they're ready to take on the best of the best.

I've got my eye on Afghanistan, they've been doin' pretty well lately and Rashid Khan's got some serious skills, you know? And don't even get me started on India, they're always a force to be reckoned with when it comes to international cricket.

But what really gets me excited is the unpredictability of it all. You never know which team's gonna step up and surprise everyone. It's like the old days, you know? The thrill of not knowing who's gonna win until the very last ball is bowled.

Anyway, can't wait to see how it all plays out!

 

[Super Seal]

This tournament is gonna be like a grand reflection of the world we live in ... so many countries and diverse teams coming together to battle for cricketing supremacy... it's not just about winning or losing though, it's about how far we can push ourselves as human beings ... I mean, have you seen the depth of talent on each team? The skill, strategy, athleticism – it's like a beautiful symphony of competition ...

But what really gets me thinking is the concept of 'home' and 'country' when it comes to sports like this. See, some teams have an actual home stadium, while others have to travel across continents just to compete... that's what I call true patriotism ... but at the same time, there are so many stories of players who've been forced to leave their homes due to circumstances beyond their control – it's like we're living in a parallel universe where sports becomes our only escape ...

I guess what I'm trying to say is that this tournament has everything: the thrill of victory and agony of defeat, but also so much more than just a game... it's about our shared humanity, our love for competition, and our resilience as individuals . Can't wait to watch these 20 teams clash on the pitch!