Zimbabwe’s long wait is over: the Chevrons have booked their spot at the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup alongside neighbours Namibia after flourishing at the Africa Regional Final held in Harare.
The qualification was sealed with Zimbabwe defeating Kenya in the semi-final, registering a comfortable seven-wicket win to secure one of the two available berths. Namibia, meanwhile, confirmed their place by overpowering Tanzania in their own semi-final clash.
This achievement marks a return to the global stage for Zimbabwe, who were absent from the last T20 World Cup edition. Their ascent has been built on consistent performances throughout the regional qualifiers and a strong showing when it mattered most.
Namibia will be making their fourth straight tournament appearance, demonstrating their strong footing in African cricket.
For Zimbabwe, this is more than just qualification — it’s vindication of the investment in white-ball cricket and a platform to rebuild confidence among players and supporters. The Chevrons now turn to preparing for the heightened competition that awaits in India and Sri Lanka, the host nations for the 2026 World Cup.
As the squad heads into the global tournament, hope is high. The stages will be bigger, the challenges tougher, but Zimbabwe have proven they deserve a seat at the table.
