Online Reporter
Brandon Moyo, Zimpapers Sports Hub
ZIMBABWE Cricket has announced a 15-man squad for the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026, which the country will co-host with Namibia from January 15 January to February 6.
The Zimbabwe Under-19 side will be led by captain Simbarashe Mudzengerere.
The tournament will feature 16 teams competing across 41 matches, starting with a group stage, followed by the Super Six, semi-finals and the final in Harare.
Zimbabwe will host matches across three venues: Harare Sports Club and Takashinga Cricket Club in Harare and Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.
Drawn in Group C alongside England, Pakistan and Scotland, Zimbabwe will play all their group matches at Takashinga Cricket Club.
They open their campaign against Scotland on January 15, face England on the 18th and take on Pakistan on January 22.
Ahead of the tournament, Zimbabwe will play warm-up matches against the United States of America at Old Hararians Sports Club in Harare on January 10 and New Zealand at Masvingo Sports Club on January 12.
ZIMBABWE UNDER-19 SQUAD FOR ICC UNDER-19 MEN’S CRICKET WORLD CUP 2026:
Simbarashe Mudzengerere (Captain), Kian Blignaut, Michael Blignaut, Leeroy Chiwaula, Tatenda Chimugoro, Brendon Senzere, Nathaniel Hlabangana, Takudzwa Makoni, Panashe Mazai, Webster Madhidhi, Shelton Mazvitorera, Kupakwashe Muradzi, Brandon Ndiweni, Dhruv Patel, Benny Zuze
