17 teams have now qualified for the T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka., Zimbabwe secured their spot by defeating Kenya in the Africa Region Final at Harare Sports Club. Zimbabwe won by seven wickets, chasing down Kenya's 122/6. Brian Bennett top-scored with 51 off 25 balls. Blessing Muzarabani took 2/19 in four overs. This marks Zimbabwe's return to the T20 World Cup after missing the 2024 event. Other qualified teams include India, Australia, England, and Pakistan. The final three spots will be decided at the East Asia Pacific Qualifier in 2025. (Updated 2 Oct 2025, 21:59 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 17 teams have now qualified for the T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka., Zimbabwe secured their spot by defeating Kenya in the Africa Region Final at Harare Sports Club
- Zimbabwe won by seven wickets, chasing down Kenya's 122/6
- Brian Bennett top-scored with 51 off 25 balls