“This qualification isn’t the end of a journey — it’s the beginning of Africa’s cricketing revival.”
Namibia and Zimbabwe have secured spots in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after strong performances at the Africa Regional Final in Harare.
Namibia qualified with a convincing win over Tanzania. JJ Smit starred with both bat and ball, helping his team dominate. This will be their fourth consecutive T20 World Cup, showing their growing strength in international cricket.
Zimbabwe, the host nation, returned after missing the 2024 edition. Sikandar Raza led the team with skill and determination. Zimbabwe also recorded big wins against other rivals, proving they can challenge the top teams on the global stage.
The 2026 T20 World Cup will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Both African teams aim to make deep runs and leave their mark against the world’s best sides. Their qualification highlights the rise of African cricket in international tournaments.