Zimbabwe, led by Sikandar Raza, is facing Seychelles in Match 2 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-regional Qualifier B. The top two teams from the tournament will progress to the Africa qualifiers, where they will join Namibia, Uganda, and four other nations from sub-regional qualifiers A and C. Two teams from the Africa qualifiers will secure spots in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
Zimbabwe, a powerhouse in African cricket, missed the last T20 World Cup after falling to Uganda in the African qualifiers. As a result, they must now compete in sub-regional qualifiers for a chance to enter the Africa qualifiers. Zimbabwe has named a full-strength squad and is seen as a strong contender to advance.
Seychelles, captained by Tim Horpinitch, faces a tough challenge in their opening match. The team failed to win a single game in the last rain-affected qualifiers, and they will be looking to gain valuable experience by competing against Zimbabwe.
This tournament offers Zimbabwe a crucial opportunity to re-establish their dominance in African cricket and push towards qualification for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Seychelles squad: Tim Horpinitch (c), Rashen de Silva, Nagarajan Gnanapragasam, Hirani Harji, Jobayer Hossen, Mazharul Islam, Harsha Madushanka, Stephen Madusanka, Manikandan Mariyappan, Krishnasamy Naidoo, Thiwanka Rajapaksha, Shohel Rana, Samarathunga Rukmal, Shanmugasundaram Mohan.
Zimbabwe squad: Sikandar Raza (c), Faraz Akram, Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Trevor Gwandu, Clive Madande, Wessly Madhevere, Tinotene Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Brandon Mavuta, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava.
