Zimbabwe and Namibia have created history by securing their berths in the upcoming ICC Women`s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier, set to be held in Nepal from January 12 to February 2, 2026. The two African sides secured their qualification through strong performances in the ongoing Africa Region Division One Qualifier.

In the semi-finals held earlier this week, Zimbabwe edged out Uganda in a tense encounter to claim their berth, while Namibia sealed the second spot with a convincing win over Tanzania. Both teams have now advanced to the regional final, scheduled for September 6, but more significantly, they have punched their tickets to the global qualifying event in Kathmandu.

This marks a historic moment for both nations, as neither Zimbabwe nor Namibia have ever qualified for a Women’s World Cup, in any format, until now. Their inclusion in the global qualifier is a major step forward for women’s cricket in the African continent.