Story by Lawrence Trusida, Sports EditorZIMBABWE’S senior cricket team, the Chevrons, are looking to secure their ticket to the 2026 T20 World Cup with the qualifiers starting this Friday at Harare Sports Club and Takashinga in Harare.Harare will burst into life this weekend as eight teams converge for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier 2025, running from September 26 to October 4.The stakes could not be higher, with the top two finishers securing their spots at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka.After missing the last World Cup, the Chevrons are looking to right the wrongs.“I do not want to make promises, but we are ready for it. Everyone was devastated last time and we do not want to experience that again,” Chevrons’ captain, Sikandar Raza said.The visitors are, however, also determined to secure their slots for the World Cup.“We know Zimbabwe are very strong and we popped them last time, but this time it is going to be hard. We are looking to be one of the two teams joining them,” a captain said.“We are just here to play our game and make sure that we stick to the basics and then we can surprise a few teams,” another stated.“This is more like a money game and anything can happen.
One good game can take you to the World Cup,” another captain said.The eight teams are in two pools with Group A featuring Namibia, Malawi, Nigeria and Kenya, while Group B has hosts; Zimbabwe alongside Uganda, Tanzania and Botswana.Each team will face their group rivals once, before the semi-finals decide the finalists, who will not only battle for the regional crown but also clinch coveted tickets to the global showpiece.The tournament bowls off this Friday, with Namibia taking on Kenya at Harare Sports Club and Nigeria meeting Malawi at Takashinga in morning fixtures starting at 0930 hours.In the afternoon matches, Zimbabwe begin their campaign against Uganda at Harare Sports Club, while Tanzania clash with Botswana at Takashinga. ZIMBABWE’S senior cricket team, the Chevrons, are looking to secure their ticket to the 2026 T20 World Cup with the qualifiers starting this Friday at Harare Sports Club and Takashinga in Harare. Harare will burst into life this weekend as eight teams converge for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier 2025, running from September 26 to October 4.
The stakes could not be higher, with the top two finishers securing their spots at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka. After missing the last World Cup, the Chevrons are looking to right the wrongs.“I do not want to make promises, but we are ready for it. Everyone was devastated last time and we do not want to experience that again,” Chevrons’ captain, Sikandar Raza said.The visitors are, however, also determined to secure their slots for the World Cup.
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“We know Zimbabwe are very strong and we popped them last time, but this time it is going to be hard. We are looking to be one of the two teams joining them,” a captain said. “We are just here to play our game and make sure that we stick to the basics and then we can surprise a few teams,” another stated.
“This is more like a money game and anything can happen. One good game can take you to the World Cup,” another captain said. The eight teams are in two pools with Group A featuring Namibia, Malawi, Nigeria and Kenya, while Group B has hosts; Zimbabwe alongside Uganda, Tanzania and Botswana. Each team will face their group rivals once, before the semi-finals decide the finalists, who will not only battle for the regional crown but also clinch coveted tickets to the global showpiece.
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