In a thrilling climax to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final, both Namibia and Zimbabwe have punched their tickets to the 2026 global showpiece in India and Sri Lanka. The Harare Sports Club was the stage for two masterful performances that sent a clear message to the cricketing world .
The road to qualification was paved by two standout all-rounders who delivered when it mattered most.
| Match | Result | Key Performers |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia vs Tanzania (Semi-Final) | Namibia won by 63 runs | Smit 61*, Erasmus 55; Smit 3/16, Shikongo 3/21 |
| Zimbabwe vs Kenya (Semi-Final) | Zimbabwe won by 7 wickets | Bennett 51; Muzarabani 2/19 |
The 2026 edition will be a historic 20-team tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka . Namibia and Zimbabwe’s qualification fills the two spots allocated to the Africa region, making them the 16th and 17th teams to confirm their place on the global stage .
For Namibia, this marks their fourth consecutive appearance at the Men’s T20 World Cup, a remarkable feat for an Associate nation . Zimbabwe, on the other hand, returns to the tournament after missing out on the 2024 edition, eager to make a strong comeback .
With the African contingent now set, all eyes turn to the remaining regional qualifiers in Europe, Asia, and the EAP region to see which three teams will join the final field of 20 .
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