Publication date: 18 Apr 2025
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is one of the largest international Twenty20 (T20) cricket competitions organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC). It brings together the world’s strongest national teams. They compete for the title of champion in one of the most dynamic and entertaining formats of the game.
Moreover, with each new season, the number of participants and the geographical scope of the tournament expand. By 2024, 20 teams are participating in the championship. Thus, the competition becomes increasingly intense, drawing interest from fans across all continents. Venues span from Asia to America, underscoring the global reach of the tournament.
2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
The tenth anniversary edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will be held in India and Sri Lanka. A total of twenty national teams will vie for the trophy, twelve of whom have already earned their participation. These include the hosts and the strongest performers from the preceding edition. Meanwhile, the remaining eight slots will be allocated through regional qualifiers.
African finals of the T20 World Cup 2026 selection process
The African Regional Final of the qualification process for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will occur in Zimbabwe between September 19 and October 4. For African teams aspiring to join the global championship, scheduled in India and Sri Lanka, this phase proves pivotal. The tournament will be held in India and Sri Lanka.
Tournament participants
The eight strongest teams in the region will take to the field, including:
- Namibia
- Uganda
- Tanzania
- Malawi
- Kenya
- Nigeria
- Zimbabwe (host country)
- Another national team that made it through the C-Series qualifiers.
Notably, Namibia and Uganda received automatic entry into the final stage owing to their involvement in the 2024 World Cup. Other teams advanced via regional stages conducted in Tanzania, Kenya, and Nigeria.
Ultimately, the top two finishers will earn berths in the T20 World Cup 2026 alongside South Africa, who has already secured their spot based on their performance in the previous season.
Interesting facts
- In the sub-regional qualifier in Nigeria, Nigeria set a record by beating Cote d’Ivoire by 264 points. It was one of the biggest wins in T20I history.
- Similarly, Zimbabwe amassed 344 runs against Gambia, marking a new high point for the most runs scored in a single T20I match.
- Undoubtedly, the tournament in Zimbabwe will serve as a critical juncture for African teams aiming to qualify for the World Cup and establish their presence on the international scene.
Tournament History
cricket. Its inception occurred in 2007 when the International Cricket Council (ICC) opted to introduce a novel, faster-paced format called Twenty20, limiting each team’s innings to just 20 overs.
The first championship was held in South Africa in 2007. It immediately captured the attention of millions of fans around the world and the final, where India defeated Pakistan, was truly historic.
Since then, the T20 World Cup has become a regular fixture on the world cricket calendar. It combines spectacle and speed, and every time gives fans a lot of bright moments and unexpected victories.
Winners of recent seasons
| Year | Venue | Champion |
| 2024 | West Indies, USA | India (2nd title) |
| 2022 | Australia | England (2nd title) |
| 2021 | UAE, Oman | Australia (1st title) |
2028 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: what is known?
The 2028 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will be the eleventh edition of this prestigious Twenty20 tournament. According to preliminary information, the event will take place in October 2028. Australia and New Zealand, who previously co-hosted the Cricket World Cup in 2015, will host the event.
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