World T20 Continent Cup: Teams, Captains, Squads & Match Schedule
The World T20 Continent Cup gathers cricket teams from across Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America to battle for continental supremacy. Fans can expect thrilling contests featuring powerful batting, sharp bowling, and tight finishes at some of the world's most scenic cricket venues.
This tournament offers players a platform to display their talents while competing for their continents. To keep up with every moment, here is a detailed guide covering teams, captains, squads, and the match schedule.
Participating Teams and Their Leaders
Four teams will compete, each representing a different continent with a mix of seasoned players and cricket legends. The squads include:
- Asia Warriors from Asia, led by Shikhar Dhawan
- Europe Champions from Europe, captained by Shaun Marsh
- Africa Lions from Africa, under the leadership of Graeme Cremer
- North America Eagles representing America, guided by Dwane Smith
Proposed Match Schedule
The tournament is expected in mid-December 2026, featuring nine matches: six league games, two semi-finals, and the final. Each team faces the others once during the league stage. The venue is tentatively the Kowloon Cricket Club in Hong Kong. The fixtures include:
- Match 1: Asia Warriors vs Europe Champions (League Stage)
- Match 2: Africa Lions vs North America Eagles (League Stage)
- Match 3: Asia Warriors vs Africa Lions (League Stage)
- Match 4: Europe Champions vs North America Eagles (League Stage)
- Match 5: Asia Warriors vs North America Eagles (League Stage)
- Match 6: Europe Champions vs Africa Lions (League Stage)
- Semi-Final 1: 1st Place vs 4th Place
- Semi-Final 2: 2nd Place vs 3rd Place
- Final: Winner Semi-Final 1 vs Winner Semi-Final 2
Official dates and timings remain unconfirmed.
Team Squads
The squads blend international veterans and promising players from each region. Here are the announced line-ups:
- 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 announcement pending
Frequently Asked Questions
- When does the World T20 Continent Cup start? The inaugural edition is set for December 2026 in Hong Kong.
- Where can I find squad details? Official rosters are available on the World T20 Continent Cup Official Website and their verified Instagram account.
