Zimbabwe sealed a spot within the upcoming T20 World Cup on the again of a spotless marketing campaign within the Africa Qualifier. On Friday, January 2, they named a 15-member squad for the marquee occasion, which is about to be performed in India and Sri Lanka.
Star all-rounder Sikandar Raza will captain the Chevrons, who missed out on qualification to the worldwide extravaganza within the earlier version in 2024.
The Zimbabwe squad has a effective mixture of youth and expertise. All eyes might be on Brian Bennett, who has established himself as one of the vital thrilling prospects within the African nation. Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Brendan Taylor can even wish to showcase his class in what might be his final look in a significant ICC occasion.
The seam-bowling assault, comprising Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava, might pose fairly a problem if the situations present some assist. In the meantime, the skilled leg-spinner, Graeme Cremer, can even have a key position to play because the situations are anticipated to favour the spinners. He’s more likely to companion Wellington Masakadza as the 2 frontline tweakers within the Zimbabwe taking part in XI.
Other than Taylor, Clive Madande has additionally been picked within the wicketkeeping division. He was the highest scorer in Zimbabwe’s home event, slamming 152 runs in 4 video games at a mean of 76 and a strike price of 138.18. One other batter to be careful for within the Zimbabwean line-up is Ryan Burl. The hard-hitting batter also can bowl helpful leg-spin.
Regardless of the presence of some gifted gamers, the length of Zimbabwe’s marketing campaign would rely largely on Sikandar Raza’s efficiency.
Zimbabwe are positioned in Group B, together with Eire, Oman, and former champions Australia and Sri Lanka. They are going to face Oman on February 9 to kick-start their marketing campaign within the 20-team occasion. All of Zimbabwe’s group video games might be held in Sri Lanka.
Zimbabwe’s 15-man squad for 2026 T20 World Cup: 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.
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