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Pakistan Squad for T20 World Cup 2026: Full Team List, Player Roles & Updates

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Over the past two years, Pakistan have consistently ranked among the weakest T20I sides, either in powerplay control, strike-rate efficiency, and death-overs impact. Statistics reflect that their performance has declined over the last few years.

They are currently at the 7th position on the ICC Men's T20I Team rankings with a rating of 235. Pakistan has won 21 matches in 34 matches they have played after the last T20 World Cup.

T20 World Cup is just a few months away, and the Pakistan team squad for T20 World Cup 2026 is already creating buzz among cricket fans across the globe. They are set to play their first match on the 7th of February against the Netherlands and will try to start their World Cup campaign on a high note.

Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 Squad Takes Shape Under Salman Ali Agha’s Vision

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Pakistan Team celebrating after Taking a Wicket (Image Credits: Official X account of T 20 World Cup | X/@T20WorldCup)

Against this backdrop, Men in Green's T20I captain Salman Ali Agha has confirmed that the Pakistan squad for T20 World Cup 2026 is already taking a clear and confident shape. He stated that no major alterations are expected, emphasising that the current blend will continue into the tournament.

This means the T20 World Cup 2026 Pakistan squad will rely on a settled top order, a middle unit supported with versatile all-rounders, and a bowling attack balanced between some of the best spinners in the world and fierce pace attack.

The Pakistan team squad for T20 World Cup 2026 appears set, stable, and strategically aligned with the captain’s long-term vision.

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Pakistan T20 World Cup Squad 2026 (Probable):

Palyer NamePrimary Role
Abdul SamadTop-order Batter
Babar AzamBatter
Hasan NawazTop-order Batter
Sahibzada FarhanMiddle-order Batter
Saim AyubTop-order Batter
Usman Khan (†)Wicketkeeper-Batter
Salman Agha (c)All-rounder (Off-spinner)
Faheem AshrafBowling All-rounder
Mohammad NawazAll-rounder (Left-arm Orthodox Spinner)
Abrar AhmedLeg-spinner / Mystery Spinner
Mohammad Wasim JnrFast-medium Bowler
Naseem ShahFast Bowler
Salman MirzaLeft-arm Fast Bowler
Shaheen Shah AfridiLeft-arm Fast Bowler
Usman TariqOff-spin Bowler

Pakistan squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup appears strong, balanced, and strategically structured. The top order features reliable performers like one of the best batsmen in the world, Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Abdul Samad, and Hasan Nawaz, offering stability and stroke-play.

The middle order is handled by skipper, Salman Ali Agha and Mohammad Nawaz, who add valuable all-round depth to the team. Pakistan’s bowling attack is one of the best bowling lineups among all teams, with left-handed pacers like Shaheen Shah Afridi, one with the most consistent line length, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed, and Usman Tariq providing a perfect blend of pace bowling and spin.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the captain of Pakistan T20 2026?

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Salman Ali Agha is the captain of Pakistan T20 2026.

Who is the No 1 bowler in Pakistan?

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Shaheen Shah Afridi is currently no 1 bowler in Pakistan.

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