New Zealand Announces15-Man Squad for T20 World Cup 2026

New Zealand Cricket has announced a 15-member squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, set to be co-hosted by Sri Lanka and India from February 7 to March 8.

The Blackcaps squad combines experience and in-form players, with Jacob Duffy making his T20 World Cup debut following a record-breaking 2025 season.

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New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026 Squad

• Mitchell Santner (c)

• Finn Allen

• Michael Bracewell

• Mark Chapman

• Devon Conway

• Jacob Duffy

• Daryl Mitchell

• Matt Henry

• Lockie Ferguson

• Adam Milne

• James Neesham

• Glenn Phillips

• Ish Sodhi

• Tim Seifert

• Rachin Ravindra

Jacob Duffy, 31 years old, joins the squad after taking 81 international wickets in 2025, surpassing Sir Richard Hadlee’s long-standing record of 79 wickets in a calendar year. Duffy has also climbed to No. 2 in ICC T20 bowling rankings.

Strong Pace & All-Round Attack

New Zealand’s bowling unit is formidable, featuring Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne, and all-rounder James Neesham, with Kyle Jamieson as the traveling reserve fast bowler.

Several players are currently under injury treatment, including Finn Allen (finger/hamstring), Mark Chapman (ankle), Lockie Ferguson (calf), Matt Henry (calf), and Mitchell Santner (adductor), but they are expected to recover in time.

Ferguson and Henry may temporarily leave the squad for paternity leave during the tournament, as their partners are due to give birth within the World Cup window.

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Group & Tournament Details

New Zealand is placed in Group D alongside Afghanistan, UAE, South Africa, and Canada. The Blackcaps are preparing to balance aggressive batting, world-class pace, and spin options to contend for the title in challenging subcontinental conditions.

The team’s mixture of experienced internationals and emerging talent gives New Zealand flexibility in batting line-ups and bowling strategies, making them a strong contender in the T20 World Cup 2026.

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