All 20 countries in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 (February 7 to March 8 in India and Sri Lanka) will have full squads.
Based on official and publicly published rosters, each team list is shortened to show the main 15-man lineup and a short explanation of their strengths or specialty.
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Group A
India
The defending champion and has a good mix of power hitters, clever spinners, and deadly quicks. Suryakumar Yadav is in charge.
USA
The USA team is made up of experienced international players and emerging talents, and Monank Patel is the captain. It has Shehan Jayasuriya, a former all-rounder from Sri Lanka.
Namibia
An African team led by Gerhard Erasmus that adds experienced players to both batting and pace bowling.
Netherlands
A veteran Dutch team led by Scott Edwards that combines experience with all-around skills.
Pakistan
Pakistan has a strong batting foundation with Babar Azam and explosive players like Fakhar Zaman. Their attack is well-balanced with Afridi and Shadab.
Group B
Australia
The Aussies have aggressive hitters and versatile bowlers, but Cummins is not there. Mitchell Marsh is the host.
Sir Lanka
Sri Lanka is a South Asian host country with a mix of young and old players. They value stability and spin alternatives.
Ireland
Ireland’s team, led by Paul Stirling, has players who have been with the team for a long time and are experienced in many areas.
Zimbabwe
A traditional African team made up of experienced players and local talent (listed as confirmed participants).
Oman:
Oman—Jatinder Singh leads their hard-hitting qualifiers in batting.
Group C
England
England has a dynamic group led by Harry Brook. They have a lot of powerful batsmen and a variety of bowling assaults.
West Indies
Under Shai Hope’s leadership, this Caribbean team has big hitters and seam/spin alternatives.
Scotland
A European team with a mix of experienced T20 players and up-and-coming stars.
Nepal
National heroes lead by Rohit Paudel and with Sandeep Lamichhane as a spin danger.
Italy
Their first time in the World Cup, they have a strong team built around Wayne Madsen and all-around cricket players.
Group D
New Zealand
A balanced Kiwi team led by Mitchell Santner that has a combination of experience and depth.
South Africa
A strong African team lead by Aiden Markram with excellent batting and rapid bowling.
Afghanistan
A spin-friendly team led by Rashid Khan that has a lot of players who can win matches as batters or bowlers.
Canada
North American qualifiers with a balanced lineup that can take on tougher teams.
UAE
The United Arab Emirates’ diverse team wants to create a splash with strong hitters and smart strategies.
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