World T20 Continent Cup 2026: Complete Schedule, Teams & Squads

Overview of the World T20 Continent Cup

The World T20 Continent Cup unites cricket teams from four continents—Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America—in a thrilling competition. The tournament will showcase impressive batting, sharp bowling, and nail-biting finishes at some stunning cricket grounds.

Players have a chance to display their talents and lead their teams to victory. Below is a detailed guide covering match fixtures, team lineups, and captains to keep fans informed.

Participating Teams and Their Captains

The tournament features four teams with a mix of seasoned players and cricket legends. Each squad represents a continent:

Asia Warriors - Captain: Shikhar Dhawan
Europe Champions - Captain: Shaun Marsh
Africa Lions - Captain: Graeme Cremer
North America Eagles - Captain: Dwane Smith

Match Schedule for the World T20 Continent Cup

The full schedule isn't confirmed yet, but the event is expected around mid-December 2026 in Hong Kong. The format includes nine matches: six league games, two semi-finals, and a final. Each team plays every other team once during the league phase before the top squads advance.

Match 1: Asia Warriors vs Europe Champions – League Stage at Kowloon Cricket Club
Match 2: Africa Lions vs North America Eagles – League Stage at Kowloon Cricket Club
Match 3: Asia Warriors vs Africa Lions – League Stage at Kowloon Cricket Club
Match 4: Europe Champions vs North America Eagles – League Stage at Kowloon Cricket Club
Match 5: Asia Warriors vs North America Eagles – League Stage at Kowloon Cricket Club
Match 6: Europe Champions vs Africa Lions – League Stage at Kowloon Cricket Club
Match 7: 1st Place vs 4th Place – Semi-Final 1 at Kowloon Cricket Club
Match 8: 2nd Place vs 3rd Place – Semi-Final 2 at Kowloon Cricket Club
Match 9: Winners of Semi-Final 1 and 2 – Grand Final at Kowloon Cricket Club

Note that these venues and dates are proposed and await official confirmation.

Team Squads for the Tournament

Teams include a blend of international stars and promising talents. Here are the announced squads so far:

Asia Warriors: Upul Tharanga, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dilhara Lokuhettige, Nishala Gamage, Lahiru Thirimanne, Rubel Hossain, Mahmudullah Riyad, Imrul Kayes, Muhammad Imran Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Sohaib Maqsood, Samiullah Shinwari, Suraj Kumar, Abhimanyu Mithun, Shikhar Dhawan, Rahul Sharma, Gurkeerat Singh Mann
Africa Lions: Graeme Cremer, Cameron Delport, Ayavuya Myoli, GC Viljoen, George Worker, Migael Pretorius, Neil Broom, Neil Wagner, Richard Levi, Sean Williams, Shaun von Berg, Elton Chigumbura, Michael Rippon, Colin de Grandhomme
North America Eagles: Chadwick Walton, Dwayne Smith, Gajanand Singh, Jahmar Hamilton, Jaskaran Malhotra, Jeremiah Louis, Jonathan Carter, Kieran Powell, Rahkeem Cornwall, Raymon Reifer, Jon-Russ Jaggesar, Xavier Marshall, Steven Taylor, Kesrick Williams, Nkrumah Bonner, Ashley Nurse, Shannon Gabriel, Jerome Taylor
Europe Champions: Squad details pending announcement

Common Questions

When does the World T20 Continent Cup start? The inaugural event is slated for December 2026 in Hong Kong.
Where can I find updated squads? Official squad information is available on the World T20 Continent Cup website and its Instagram handle.