The Zimbabwean National Cricket Team rove after missing out on the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 co-hosted by the West Indies and the United States.
The Sikandar Raza-led Zimbabwe National Cricket Team qualified for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, co-sponsored by India and Sri Lanka.
Zimbabwe Seal T20 World Cup 2026 Spots
Ciboron was unable to reach the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 after a disastrous campaign in African qualifying.
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Their absence from the 2024 tournament was seen as a blow to both the team and their passionate fanbase. But now they have finally bounced back from the retreat.
Zimbabwe has qualified for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 along with Namibia. Chevron locked Kenya and Horn in the second semi-finals at Harare Sports Club in Harare.
The bowlers did a great job, so they were able to bowl first in the match and limit their opposition to 122-6. While chasing the target, Brian Bennett denounced a brilliant half-century, with other batters chipping in on a crucial run as they finished in 15 overs. With this victory, Siboron booked spots at the marquee tournaments in India and Sri Lanka next year.
Namibia Book ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Spots
Earlier that day, Namibia qualified for the T20 World Cup 2026 as they won the semi-finals in the Africa Regional Finals in Harare on Thursday.
Namibia registered a 63-run victory over Tanzania as JJ Smit and Gerhard Erasmus shined in the game.
With two recent results, only three spots remained at the following year’s T20 World Cup. These three teams will be decided from Asian qualifiers. In particular, the competition is scheduled to take place from February to March next year.
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Zimbabwe will soon host Afghanistan
In another major news about Zimbabwe, Chevron will all be holding the Afghan National Cricket Team for Tests and T20I matches between October and November.
Afghanistan locks the horns with Zimbabwe in one-off Test and three T20ISs, with Red Ball matches being held from October 20th, with three T20Is taking place on October 29th, October 31st and November 2nd.
In particular, this will be the second time the Zimbabwe National Cricket Team has hosted the Afghanistan National Cricket Team in less than a year. Previously, they hosted Afghanistan for a full-fledged series 10 months ago.
“We are pleased to host Afghanistan again, this time with a one-off test followed by three T20Is in Harare,” said ZC Managing Director Givemore Makoni. “The encounter between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan has been sharply contested and interesting. We are sure that this tour will offer the same for fans.”
Full schedule
One-time test – October 20th-24th
1st T20I- October 29th
Second T20I- October 31st
Third T20I- November 2nd