West Indies T20 World Cup 2026 squad brings back the unmistakable Caribbean swagger that once ruled the shortest format of the game. Built on explosive power-hitting, fearless intent, and match-winning flair, this squad blends seasoned T20 specialists with hungry new talent.
With pride, passion, and past glory fueling their charge, the Windies enter the tournament aiming to reignite their legacy on the world stage.
As per the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 schedule, West Indies will play their opener match against Scotland on February 07 at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Ahead of the season’s start, the ICC has unveiled the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 ticket booking link with price details for the fans to book their tickets.
West Indies T20 World Cup 2026 Squad
The Cricket West Indies has unveiled the 15-member squad led by Shai Hope, which includes a regular team with a mix of talents.
Several stars like Sherfane Rutherford and Romario Shepherd have been included in the West Indies squad for the upcoming ICC event.
- Shai Hope (c)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Johnson Charles
- Roston Chase
- Matthew Forde
- Jason Holder
- Akeal Hosein
- Shamar Joseph
- Brandon King
- Gudakesh Motie
- Rovman Powell
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Quentin Sampson
- Jayden Seales
- Romario Shepherd
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Groups
A total of 20 teams have been divided into four competitive pools as part of the T20 World Cup 2026 groups, setting the stage for an intense and evenly balanced tournament.
A total of 55 games will be played to determine the champions in the T20 format.
In addition to the two hosts, the top 7 teams from the previous tournament automatically qualified, as did the next 3 teams in the ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings. The remaining 8 teams were decided via a regional qualification process.
| Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D |
| India | Australia | Scotland | Afghanistan |
| Namibia | Ireland | England | Canada |
| Netherlands | Oman | Italy | New Zealand |
| Pakistan | Sri Lanka | Nepal | South Africa |
| United States | Zimbabwe | West Indies | United Arab Emirates |
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Format
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will follow the group stage, Super 8s and knockout stage format.
- The qualified 20 teams will be divided into 4 groups of five teams.
- The top 2 teams in each group will advance to the Super8 round.
- The qualified teams will be categorised into 2 groups of four teams, where the top 2 teams from each group will qualify for the knockout stage.
- In the knockout stage, a total of 2 semifinals and a final game will be played to decide the winner of the tournament.
