US EditionNamibia and Zimbabwe Book 2026 T20 World Cup Berths
Namibia and Zimbabwe secured spots in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup after semifinal wins in the Africa qualifiers, with Namibia becoming the 16th team to qualify.
- On October 2, 2025, Namibia cricket team qualified for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 by beating Tanzania cricket team by 63 runs in the Africa Regional semi-final at Harare Sports Club.
- Namibia's fourth straight qualification reflects its recent rise in T20 cricket, following appearances in 2021 where they reached the Super 12 stage after beating the Netherlands, Ireland and Scotland.
- Namibia posted 174 for 6, led by JJ Smit and Gerhard Erasmus, with Smit unbeaten on 61 and Erasmus scoring 55; Smit took 3 for 16 and Ben Shikongo 3 for 21 as Tanzania cricket team were held to 111 for 8.
- The result made Namibia the 16th confirmed qualifier for the tournament, and with the Africa Regional Qualifiers concluded, 17 of 20 ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 spots are now set.
- The Harare final on October 4 will be a formality for both sides as Namibia and Zimbabwe cricket team have already qualified, while the Asia and East Asia‑Pacific Qualifier starts on October 8 in Oman to fill three spots.
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