Zimbabwe T20 Squad | Zimbabwe Men’s Cricket Team: Zimbabwe Cricket Team in 2024

The Zimbabwean cricket national side may not be a consistent powerhouse in T20 cricket, but their vision and determination to excel in the format cannot be denied. Zimbabwe seeks to become a force to be reckoned with on the international scene, through their performances in Twenty20 cricket that are seen as a way of strengthening areas of weakness. Despite facing challenges such as limited exposure to high-pressure matches and inconsistency in performances, glimpses of potential have been manifested including reaching the Super Eight stage of the 2007 ICC World T20. Infrastructural development, power-hitting skills development and spin bowling refinement are among the investments that Zimbabwe is focusing on its future with optimism. Obstacles may come their way on this journey they have undertaken and developed with dedication but they can make themselves a strong presence in T20 cricket globally and inspire young Zimbabweans into becoming cricketers.

Also Read: India T20 Cricket Team | Australia T20 Cricket Team | England T20 Cricket Team

Zimbabwe T20 Cricket Team

Player Name	Speciality	Age	Memorable Achievement
Craig Ervine	Middle order Batter	38	In an important T20I series against Ireland, Ervine along with Sean Williams put together a record-breaking 111-run partnership for the third wicket which helped Zimbabwe chase down a challenging target and square the series.
Joylord Gumbie	Wicketkeeper Batter	28
Tinashe Kamunhukamwe	Opening Batter	28	To exemplify his batting ability Kamunhukamwe’s explosive knock during the domestic T20 tournament-not necessarily fifty or forty off balls might be an important point to highlight. The accuracy of the provided details should therefore rely upon available records.
Clive Madande	Wicketkeeper Batter	23	His sharp reflexes behind stumps resulted in several dismissals thereby enabling Zimbabwe to restrict their opponents to nothing more than a few runs during one of their T20I games. Research would provide more specific information about the number of dismissals he made.
Milton Shumba	Top order Batter	23	–
Sikandar Raza	Batting All-rounder	37	Sikandar led from the front playing the captain’s innings under enormous pressure with an unbeaten 87 runs for his team helping them to chase down a challenging total winning series.
Brian Bennett	All-rounder	20	Even though he might not have played at the international level, Bennett had an unforgettable domestic T20 match where he showed his all-round ability. It could probably be a match where he scored 30-40 runs and took a crucial couple of wickets. Research would be helpful for the details.
Ryan Burl	All-rounder	29	Zimbabwe managed to chase down a challenging target in a T20I match against a strong opponent thanks to Ryan Burl’s aggressive batting display including some big sixes.
Luke Jongwe	All-rounder	28
Carl Mumba	All-rounder	28	In an action-packed World Cup T20 group stage match, Mumba displayed coolness under pressure during the tense final over by taking two key wickets to ensure a thrilling victory for Zimbabwe.
Wessly Madhevere	All-rounder	23	Madhevere might have done something special with the ball during another closely fought T20I game at a crucial point that won Zimbabwe by a small margin. Specific details would require research.
Brandon Mavuta	All-rounder	26	Although not internationally recognized, he probably had a memorable domestic T20 match in which he demonstrated his all-around skills as an athlete. Perhaps in one such game, he could make quick 30-40 runs and take two or three vital wickets using his leg-spinning technique. Further research is needed to get specific details.
Brad Evans	All-rounder	26
Tony Munyonga	All-rounder	24	Munyonga finished off by scoring quickly while opening up the innings and taking some important wickets through his off-spin bowling that helped Zimbabwe chase down a challenging target easily.
Faraz Akram	All-rounder	30	He was handed his maiden international cap when Akram made his first appearance for Pakistan in November 2020 in the third T20I. There was no wicket taken but it impressed so much with its speed and the way it troubled batsmen.
Wellington Masakadza	Bowler	30
Blessing Muzarabani	Bowler	27	Muzarabani took a career-best 3/21 and restricted them to a low score in a group-stage encounter against Pakistan, paving the way for a historic Zimbabwean victory.
Ainsley Ndlovu	Bowler	27
Richard Ngarava	Bowler	26	In a group game versus Pakistan Ngarava ripped through their batting order taking a career-best 3/21 restricting them to a low total paving the way for a historic Zimbabwe win. This performance is indelibly etched on the minds of most followers of Zimbabwean cricket.
Trevor Gwandu	Bowler	25
Tendai Chatara	Bowler	32	In an important World Cup T20 Qualifier game against Afghanistan Chatara bowled brilliantly taking 3/15 restraining their batting leading to an exciting Zimbabwe win. They managed to qualify for the World Cup T20 through this display.

Craig Ervine

Zimbabwe’s Harare-based batsman, Craig Ervine is one of the established campaigners of T20 cricket. Known for his solid defence rather than flamboyant stroke play, he brings valuable experience and crucial partnerships to Zimbabwe’s batting lineup.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	68	124
Runs	1429	2617
Innings	67	118
Not Out	4	14
Balls Faced	1345	2222
High Score	70	120
Average	22.68	25.16
Strike Rate	106.24	117.77
Bowling
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	5	33
Balls	120	678
Innings	5	32
Runs	147	813
Wickets	5	34
Average	29.4	23.91
Strike Rate	24	19.9

Joylord Gumbie

Masvingo-born right-handed batsman and wicket keeper Joylord Gumbie is an up-and-coming star in Zimbabwean T20 cricket. Even though he has not been long on the international stage yet, Gumbie adds dynamism to the middle order with his clean glovework behind the stumps and power-hitting abilities.

Batting
	T20s
Matches	13
Runs	241
Innings	12
Not Out	1
Balls Faced	226
High Score	72
Average	21.9
Strike Rate	106.63

Tinashe Kamunhukamwe

Chitungwiza’s right-arm off-break bowler/batsman, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe is a highly talented all-rounder coming up through the ranks of Zimbabwean T20 cricket. With his all-round skill set either batting or bowling is always possible for him despite still being new at the international level.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	15	44
Runs	304	608
Innings	15	44
Not Out	0	0
Balls Faced	288	571
High Score	44	77
Average	20.26	13.81
Strike Rate	105.55	106.47

Clive Madande

Harare-based Wicket-Keeper/Batsman Clive Mandande is experienced as far as T20 cricket is concerned. Though no longer part of the current squad due to advancing age, Madande’s clean glovework behind the stumps and useful contributions with the bat in hand have proved vital for Zimbabwe especially when it comes to T20s.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	20	47
Runs	178	721
Innings	14	40
Not Out	4	8
Balls Faced	164	604
High Score	44	99
Average	17.8	22.53
Strike Rate	108.53	119.37

Milton Shumba

Zimbabwe’s Chitungwiza-born left-handed batsman/slow left-arm orthodox bowler Milton Shumba is an exciting young prospect in Zimbabwean T20 cricket. Although still new on the international stage, Shumba provides balance by having a southpaw opening batsman and left-arm spin bowler in Zimbabwe’s T20 squad.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	30	59
Runs	385	1028
Innings	27	55
Not Out	8	14
Balls Faced	356	1028
High Score	66	67
Average	20.26	25.07
Strike Rate	108.14	114.6
Bowling
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	30	59
Balls	72	298
Innings	5	20
Runs	103	322
Wickets	4	20
Average	25.75	16.1
Strike Rate	18	14.9

Sikandar Raza

Sikandar Raza, the all-rounder from Pakistan by birth and Zimbabwean by nationality, is more than just a good player; he is the current captain of the national team and its lifeline. The team’s fortunes have taken a positive turn since he took over as captain due to his leadership qualities, batting skills and wily off-spin bowling.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	81	227
Runs	1854	4668
Innings	77	211
Not Out	4	27
Balls Faced	1379	3480
High Score	87	95
Average	25.39	25.36
Strike Rate	134.44	134.13
Bowling
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	81	227
Balls	1142	2930
Innings	70	180
Runs	1329	3571
Wickets	58	133
Average	22.91	26.84
Strike Rate	19.6	22

Brian Bennett

Zimbabwe’s Harare-born young top-order right-handed battery/off-spin bowler Brian Bennett is an emerging talent within the country’s T20 set-up. This has not earned him regular inclusion yet in the current squad but his all-round abilities and match-winning performances at the domestic level have caught selectors’ attention.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	6	17
Runs	92	394
Innings	6	17
Not Out	1	2
Balls Faced	64	283
High Score	29	62
Average	18.4	26.26
Strike Rate	143.75	139.22
Bowling
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	6	17
Balls	6	54
Innings	1	5
Runs	4	78
Wickets	1	2
Average	4	39
Strike Rate	6	27

Ryan Burl

Zimbabwe’s energetic all-rounder Ryan Burl bat left-handedly with right-arm leg-spin bowling bringing value to their national T20 team. Celebrated for his passionate show of joy after each wicket and aggressive style of play at the batting crease, he finds favour with supporters who usually give him something extra when it comes to scoring or taking wickets on his day.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	74	129
Runs	1156	2389
Innings	68	118
Not Out	25	40
Balls Faced	984	1879
High Score	57	77
Average	26.88	30.62
Strike Rate	117.47	127.14
Bowling
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	74	17
Balls	900	54
Innings	55	5
Runs	1044	78
Wickets	49	2
Average	21.3	39
Strike Rate	18.3	27

Luke Jongwe

Luke Jongwe, a right-arm fast-medium bowler and right-handed batsman from Harare, Zimbabwe, is a young talent making a double effect in Zimbabwean T20 cricket. His speed and wicket-taking abilities have also earned him recognition as a fast bowler.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	58	90
Runs	468	990
Innings	42	70
Not Out	15	21
Balls Faced	376	850
High Score	35	41
Average	17.33	20.2
Strike Rate	124.46	116.47
Bowling
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	58	90
Balls	874	1338
Innings	50	80
Runs	1253	1936
Wickets	58	77
Average	21.6	25.14
Strike Rate	15	17.3

Carl Mumba

Carl Mumba is another prominent name in the national T20 lineup of Zimbabwe; he is an experienced fast-medium right-arm pace bowler who bats right-handed. Therefore, he comes in handy for his ability to make contributions both with the bat and ball besides being a leader.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	9	31
Runs	39	162
Innings	4	16
Not Out	1	3
Balls Faced	38	117
High Score	25	38
Average	13	12.46
Strike Rate	102.63	138.46
Bowling
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	9	31
Balls	126	402
Innings	9	29
Runs	190	637
Wickets	3	16
Average	63.33	39.81
Strike Rate	42	25.1

Wessly Madhevere

In Harare, Zimbabwe there’s Wessly Madhevere who is a right-arm off-break bowler as well as a right handed batsman; he’s another youngster quickly establishing himself in T20 cricket. For his national team, this promising all-rounder has good batting and deft off-spin bowling.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	60	84
Runs	1047	1548
Innings	57	81
Not Out	7	10
Balls Faced	880	1253
High Score	73	73
Average	20.94	21.8
Strike Rate	118.97	123.54
Bowling
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	60	84
Balls	396	822
Innings	35	59
Runs	465	969
Wickets	13	38
Average	35.76	25.5
Strike Rate	30.4	21.6

Brandon Mavuta

Though his skills are still developing in T20 cricket Brandon Mavuta from Mutare in Zimbabwe bowls leg breaks with his right hand and also bats right-handed. It is important to note that he can bat and bowl exceptionally well, hence is considered one of the most valuable players for the national side. 

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	10	41
Runs	61	149
Innings	8	19
Not Out	5	9
Balls Faced	44	120
High Score	28	28
Average	20.33	14.9
Strike Rate	138.63	124.16
Bowling
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	10	41
Balls	168	738
Innings	10	39
Runs	218	1004
Wickets	4	30
Average	54.5	33.46
Strike Rate	42	24.6

Brad Evans

Brad Evans is an emerging all-rounder in T20 cricket who bowls at medium pace and bats right-handed. He is an exciting prospect for the national team as his development revolves around his growth as a pacer while adding value through batting.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	8	23
Runs	41	104
Innings	6	14
Not Out	2	4
Balls Faced	40	99
High Score	19	21
Average	10.25	10.4
Strike Rate	102.49	105.05
Bowling
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	8	23
Balls	142	430
Innings	8	21
Runs	178	501
Wickets	6	26
Average	29.66	19.26
Strike Rate	23.6	16.5

Tony Munyonga

Zimbabwe’s T20 squad has consistently included Tony Munyonga who belongs to the same city as these other players; being a new off-break bowler whose batting hand is right. Hence his background experiences are quite significant since they show that he can do both by either going for the bat or ball during game time.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	15	42
Runs	139	683
Innings	12	38
Not Out	2	7
Balls Faced	144	524
High Score	44	79
Average	13.9	22.03
Strike Rate	96.52	130.34
Bowling
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	15	42
Balls	6	254
Innings	1	18
Runs	3	339
Wickets	0	3
Average	–	113
Strike Rate	–	84.6

Faraz Akram

Faraz Akram was born to Pakistani parents thirty years ago in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia but now represents Zimbabwe. The left-handed batsman/right-arm medium-fast pacer is pushing hard to earn a spot in his adopted nation’s Twenty20 side.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	4	11
Runs	15	34
Innings	3	7
Not Out	2	3
Balls Faced	16	51
High Score	10	10
Average	15	8.5
Strike Rate	93.75	66.66
Bowling
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	4	11
Balls	50	158
Innings	4	11
Runs	86	227
Wickets	1	3
Average	86	75.66
Strike Rate	50	52.6

Wellington Masakadza

The 30-year-old slow left-arm orthodox spinner/left-handed batsman Wellington Masakadza is currently one of the most promising all-rounders in T20 cricket. Accordingly, by wielding the bat effectively and sending down some useful overs when called upon, he stands out as one potential game-changer for Zimbabwe across formats.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	46	85
Runs	107	340
Innings	23	45
Not Out	7	15
Balls Faced	135	324
High Score	19	56
Average	6.68	11.33
Strike Rate	79.25	104.93
Bowling
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	46	85
Balls	856	1649
Innings	46	85
Runs	1022	1952
Wickets	38	75
Average	26.89	26.02
Strike Rate	22.5	21.9

Blessing Muzarabani

Muzarabani Blessing makes up for his lack of height with blistering power off short run-ups. This makes him a quick bowler who can hit the deck hard during T20 games.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	46	80
Runs	21	33
Innings	16	24
Not Out	11	14
Balls Faced	39	67
High Score	8	9
Average	4.2	3.3
Strike Rate	53.84	49.25
Bowling
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	46	80
Balls	984	1660
Innings	45	78
Runs	1233	2130
Wickets	53	85
Average	23.26	25.05
Strike Rate	18.5	19.5

Ainsley Ndlovu

While he is still on the international stage, he has shown that he can be a star in both batting and bowling by his recent performances. Ainsley Ndlovu, Bulawayo-based left-arm orthodox spinner/left-handed batsman aged 28 is a case in point.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	10	42
Runs	28	158
Innings	4	23
Not Out	2	9
Balls Faced	37	162
High Score	13	21
Average	14	11.28
Strike Rate	75.67	97.53
Bowling
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	10	42
Balls	192	852
Innings	10	42
Runs	249	1016
Wickets	3	41
Average	83	24.78
Strike Rate	64	20.7

Richard Ngarava

In T20 cricket, Richard Ngarava remains an aggressive fast bowler with genuine speed in his deliveries. He delivers short-length balls in the form of bouncers to place batsmen under pressure.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	49	88
Runs	49	101
Innings	19	38
Not Out	8	15
Balls Faced	44	95
High Score	11	15
Average	4.45	4.39
Strike Rate	111.36	106.31
Bowling
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	49	88
Balls	1054	1807
Innings	49	87
Runs	1259	2236
Wickets	59	94
Average	21.33	23.78
Strike Rate	17.8	19.2

Trevor Gwandu

Trevor Gwandu is a 26-year-old right-arm medium-fast pacer from Harare who has been performing quite well so far. This Zimbabwean bowler still needs time to adjust to international cricket but it’s easy to see why there’s such excitement around him as a young cricketer for the Zimbabwean T20 bowling future due to his raw pace and developing abilities.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	2	17
Runs	5	45
Innings	1	8
Not Out	1	3
Balls Faced	5	41
High Score	5	21
Average	–	9
Strike Rate	100	109.75
Bowling
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	2	17
Balls	36	282
Innings	2	16
Runs	74	453
Wickets	1	7
Average	74	64.71
Strike Rate	36	40.2

Tendai Chatara

Mutare-born Tendai Chatara (33) is one of the few remaining experienced players in this squad. His lethal combination of raw pace and swing bowling skills has made him an important part of the Zimbabwean attack line-up.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	56	115
Runs	49	137
Innings	14	33
Not Out	8	17
Balls Faced	66	165
High Score	8	19
Average	8.16	8.56
Strike Rate	74.24	83.03
Bowling
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	56	115
Balls	1204	2464
Innings	56	115
Runs	1450	2984
Wickets	62	123
Average	23.38	24.26
Strike Rate	19.4	20

Zimbabwe T20 Cricket Team Winning Records

No Result	Opposition	Span	Total Matches	Won	Lost	No Result
Zimbabwe	South Africa	2012 – 2022	2	1	0	1
Zimbabwe	Afghanistan	2016	1	1	0	0
Zimbabwe	Australia	2007	1	0	1	0
Zimbabwe	Hong Kong	2016	1	0	1	0
Zimbabwe	New Zealand	2010	1	1	0	0
Zimbabwe	Pakistan	2022	1	0	1	0
Zimbabwe	India	2022	1	1	0	0
Zimbabwe	West Indies	2022	1	1	0	0
Zimbabwe	England	2007	1	1	0	0
Zimbabwe	Bangladesh	2022	1	1	0	0
Zimbabwe	Netherlands	2014 – 2022	2	1	1	0
Zimbabwe	Sri Lanka	2010 – 2012	2	2	0	0
Zimbabwe	Ireland	2014 – 2022	2	1	1	0
Zimbabwe	United Arab Emirates	2014	1	0	1	0
Zimbabwe	Scotland	2016 – 2022	1	1	0	0

Zimbabwe T20 Cricket Team  World Cup Records

Year	Total Matches	Won	Lost	No Result
2007 – 2008	2	1	1	0
2010	2	0	2	0
2012 – 2013	2	0	2	0
2013 – 2014	3	2	1	0
2015 – 2016	3	2	1	0
2022 – 2023	8	3	4	1

Zimbabwe T20 Cricket Team  Coach

The interim coach for Zimbabwe’s national team for their T20 matches will be Walter Chawaguta due to changes taking place within their ranks and files aiming at repositioning themselves effectively during this period. Therefore, the country hopes that he can use his vast experience in cricket management as well as extensive knowledge of tactics to shape its destiny. 

Walter Chawaguta’s short tenure as Zimbabwe’s T20 interim coach has presented an exciting opportunity. By concentrating on developing a united team, maximising playing combinations, and identifying future talent, he has laid down firm foundations upon which long-term success may be built. Although the grander vision will always lie with the permanent coaching staff, Chawaguta’s input could potentially steer Zimbabwean T20 cricket in its development for years to come.