Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series Squad Announce
Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series squad — Uncapped pacer Newman Nyamhuri has been included in Zimbabwe’s 15-member squad for the upcoming Pakistan T20I Tri-Series, replacing injured fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani. The tri-nation series will feature Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe, serving as key preparation ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
Nyamhuri Steps In for Muzarabani
Muzarabani’s back injury ruled him out of the competition, prompting selectors to call up Nyamhuri, who impressed in domestic cricket and was part of the extended squad against Afghanistan in Harare. This marks his first international selection, providing Zimbabwe with a promising young pace option.
Sikandar Raza to Lead Balanced Zimbabwe Squad
Experienced all-rounder Sikandar Raza will captain the side, which features a mix of youth and experience. Senior players Ryan Burl, Wellington Masakadza, and Brendan Taylor return to bolster the lineup, with Taylor making a much-anticipated comeback to international cricket.
Zimbabwe Cricket confirmed that the squad has been selected with an eye on building momentum ahead of the global tournament in 2026. The team will look to continue its upward trajectory following an unbeaten campaign in the Africa Qualifier, which secured their World Cup berth.
Zimbabwe’s Tri-Series Schedule
Zimbabwe’s fixtures in the T20I Tri-Series are as follows:
- vs Pakistan – 17 November, Rawalpindi
- vs Sri Lanka – 19 November, Rawalpindi
- vs Pakistan – 23 November, Lahore
- vs Sri Lanka – 25 November, Lahore
- Final – 29 November, Lahore
Complete Zimbabwe Squad for Tri-Series
Sikandar Raza (c), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Graeme Cremer, Bradley Evans, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, Wellington Masakadza, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Newman Nyamhuri, Brendan Taylor.
Zimbabwe Target Momentum Before T20 World Cup 2026
The Tri-Series is a crucial test for Zimbabwe as they fine-tune their strategy and squad balance ahead of next year’s T20 World Cup. With Raza’s leadership and Taylor’s return, the Chevrons will look to challenge higher-ranked opponents and solidify their standing on the international stage.
Zimbabwe’s performance in Pakistan will also help selectors identify key roles for emerging players like Nyamhuri and Musekiwa, as the team aims to deepen its bench strength and improve its consistency in global tournaments.
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