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Australia T20 World Cup 2026 Squad, Schedule & Key Tournament Information

Ryan Tucker

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Last updated: Wed 28 Jan 2026 11:54

Ryan Tucker 28 Jan 2026

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Australia adopts a spin-heavy squad for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka and India.
Key players face injury concerns, but selectors remain hopeful for their recovery.
Australia opens the tournament on February 11, with group matches aired on Amazon Prime Video.

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Mitchell Marsh will captain Australia at the 2026 T20 World Cup. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Australia at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

Australia will enter the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 as one of the tournament favourites, armed with a spin-heavy squad built specifically for the conditions in Sri Lanka and India.

Australia at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Australia T20 World Cup 2026 Squad
Injury Watch: Cummins, Hazlewood & David
Why Australia Have Gone Spin-Heavy
Australia Group Stage Fixtures - T20 World Cup 2026
Super Eight Stage (If Qualified)
Broadcast Information
Frequently Asked Questions – Australia T20 World Cup 2026

Australia’s squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup has been carefully constructed for subcontinent conditions, prioritising spin depth and all-round flexibility.

If key players return to full fitness, Mitchell Marsh’s side has the balance and experience to challenge for another global title.

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The tournament begins on February 7th 2026, with Australia opening their campaign on February 11, and selectors have named a 15-player provisional squad, led by Mitchell Marsh.

Australia are former champions, having won the title in 2021, and once again shape as a serious contender if fitness concerns can be managed across the tournament.

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Australia T20 World Cup 2026 Squad

Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Pat Cummins, Tim David, Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Matthew Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa

The squad blends experience with adaptability, with selectors opting for multiple spin options to suit subcontinent pitches.

Injury Watch: Cummins, Hazlewood & David

Three key players, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Tim David have been included despite injury concerns.

Pat Cummins has not played T20 internationals since June 2024 and will undergo scans on a recurring back issue later this month.
Josh Hazlewood missed the Ashes due to Achilles and hamstring problems.
Tim David is recovering from a fresh hamstring injury sustained during the Big Bash League.

Cricket Australia has confirmed all three are tracking well, with final squad changes permitted up until January 31, under ICC regulations.

Why Australia Have Gone Spin-Heavy

Australia’s selection reflects a clear strategy for conditions in Sri Lanka, where spin bowlers account for a significant proportion of wickets in T20 internationals and operate more economically than pace bowlers.

Alongside Adam Zampa, selectors have added Matthew Kuhnemann and Cooper Connolly, supported by part-time spin from Glenn Maxwell and Matthew Short.

Notably, Australia have selected no left-arm specialist fast bowler, following Mitchell Starc’s retirement from T20 internationals and injury concerns surrounding Spencer Johnson.

Australia Group Stage Fixtures - T20 World Cup 2026

Australia have been drawn into Group B, with all group matches played in Sri Lanka.

February 11: Australia vs Ireland

R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo – 8:30pm AEDT

February 13: Australia vs Zimbabwe

R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo – 4:30pm AEDT

February 16: Australia vs Sri Lanka

Pallekele International Stadium, Kandy – Feb 17, 12:30am AEDT

February 20: Australia vs Oman

Pallekele International Stadium, Kandy – Feb 21, 12:30am AEDT

Super Eight Stage (If Qualified)

Should Australia advance, they will travel to India for the Super Eight phase. Matches below are assuming all seeded teams qualify.

February 23: Australia vs West Indies - Mumbai
February 26: India vs Australia - Chennai
March 1: Australia vs South Africa - Delhi

Broadcast Information

All matches from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be broadcast live in Australia on Amazon Prime Video.

Frequently Asked Questions – Australia T20 World Cup 2026

Who is in Australia’s squad for the T20 World Cup 2026?

Australia have named a provisional 15-player squad captained by Mitchell Marsh. The squad includes Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Tim David despite injury concerns, along with key players such as Glenn Maxwell, Adam Zampa, Travis Head and Josh Inglis.

When and where is the T20 World Cup 2026 being played?

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 begins on February 7, 2026, and will be hosted across Sri Lanka and India. Australia will play all of their group-stage matches in Sri Lanka before potentially travelling to India for the Super Eight stage.