ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers 2025: Full Schedule, Squads & Venues

The ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers is all set to begin with the teams eyeing the T20 World Cup spot. The tournament will feature eight teams, with the top two earning qualification for the 2025 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The competition will feature two groups: Group A includes Namibia, Malawi, Nigeria, and Kenya, while Group B sees hosts Zimbabwe placed alongside Uganda, Tanzania, and Botswana.

Each team will play the others in their group once, with the top two from each advancing to the semi-finals. The finalists will not only compete for the regional title but will also secure their tickets to the global tournament. Zimbabwe Cricket chairman Tavengwa Mukuhlani expressed the board’s enthusiasm, saying the nation is proud and fully prepared to host some of the continent’s best teams for a tournament of this significance.

ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers Schedule 2025

In total, 28 matches will be played, including eight official warm-up games. The ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers venues 2025 are Harare Sports Club and Takashinga Cricket Club, with two matches scheduled at each ground per matchday. The final will be played at Harare Sports Club, which is one of the most beautiful cricket stadiums in the world.

The tournament kicks off on Friday, September 26. The opening morning fixtures feature Namibia taking on Kenya at Harare Sports Club and Nigeria facing Malawi at Takashinga, both starting at 9:30 AM. In the afternoon session, beginning at 1:50 PM, hosts Zimbabwe will launch their campaign against Uganda at Harare Sports Club, while Tanzania and Botswana go head-to-head at Takashinga. The semi-finals are set for Thursday, October 2, at Harare Sports Club, which will also stage the tournament final on Saturday, October 4.

ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers Squads

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers 2025 brought together eight teams from across the continent, each competing for a chance to qualify for the global T20 World Cup. Zimbabwe, being one of the best cricket teams in the world, is the favorite. The ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers squads have been announced for six out of the eight teams participating in it.

Kenya’s team includes batsmen such as Rakep Patel and Francis Mutua, supported by all-rounders including Nitish Hirani. Namibia, captained by Gerhard Erasmus, has players like Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton and Ruben Trumpelmann. The official squads for Zimbabwe is yet to be announced. Here are the rest of the ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers squads:

Uganda Squad for T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers

Gaurav Tomar, Raghav Dhawan, Robinson Obuya, Shrideep Mangela, Sumeet Verma, Alpesh Ramjani, Dinesh Nakrani, Riazat Ali Shah, Cyrus Kakuru, Cosmas Kyewuta, Frank Nsubuga, Henry Ssenyondo, Innocent Mwebaze, Joseph Baguma, Juma Miyagi.

Nigeria Squad for T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers

Selim Salau, Sesan Adedeji, Vincent Adewoye, David Ankrah, Isaac Danladi, Isaac Okpe, Prosper Useni, Ridwan Abdulkareem, Sylvester Okpe, Solomon Chilemanya, Sulaimon Runsewe, Abdulrahman Jimoh, Chiemelie Udekwe, Joshua Asia, Peter Aho.

Botswana Squad for T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers

Jack Richards, Reginald Nehonde, Vinoo Balakrishnan, Abednico Motshegetsi, Dhruvkumar Maisuria, Karabo Modise, Tharindu Perera, Thatayaone Tshose, Karabo Motlhanka, Monroux Kasselman, Boemo Kgosiemang, Boemo Khumalo, Bolthe Keganne, Katlo Piet, Losika Makgale.

Namibia Squad for T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers

Alexander Volschenk, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Louren Steenkamp, Malan Kruger, Dylan Leicher, Gerhard Erasmus, Jan Balt, Jan Frylinck, JJ Smit, Zane Green, Ben Shikongo, Bernard Scholtz, Jack Brassell, Jan-Izak de Villiers, Ruben Trumpelmann.

Kenya Squad for T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers

Dhiren Gondaria, Neil Mugabe, Pushkar Sharma, Rushab Patel, Sachin Bhudia, Jasraj Kundi, Nitish Hirani, Rakep Patel, Sachin Gill, Sukhdeep Singh, Francis Mutua, Lucas Ndandason, Peter Langat, Vishil Patel, Vraj Patel.

Tanzania Squad for T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers

Kasim Nassoro, Abhik Patwa, Ajith Augastin, Arun Yadav, Ally Mpeka, Amar Rajeevan, Dhrumit Mehta, Ivan Ismail, Khalid Amiri, Laksh Bakrania, Mohamed Simba, Mukesh Maker, Salum Jumbe, Sivaraj Selvaraj, Yalinde Maurice, and Augustine Mwamele.

Malawi Squad for T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers

Moazzam Baig (captain), Sami Sohail, Bright Balala, Mike Chaomba, Suhail Vayani, Chisomo Chete, Muhammad Somani, Donnex Kansonkho, Gift Kansonkho, Daniel Jakiel, Chisomo Tchale, Trust Makaya, Aaftab Limdawala, Salim Nihute, and Kelvin Thuchila.