The pacer Jacob Duffy has been included in the New Zealand squad for the upcoming Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which is set to be played in February and March.

Duffy comes in the Blackcaps squad after a record-breaking year, capturing 81 international wickets.

He will be bolstering the New Zealand pace attack, alongside Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne, and Jimmy Neesham.

Meanwhile the spinners Mitchell Santner, is well-versed in sub-continent play, with specialist bowlers and all-rounders like Ish Sodhi and Rachin Ravindra.

Meanwhile, the batting unit features Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Tim Seifert, Devon Conway and Mitchell.

Speaking on the squad announcment, New Zealand head coach Rob Walter said, “We’ve got plenty of power and skill in the batting, quality bowlers who can adapt to conditions, plus five all-rounders who all bring something slightly different.”

“This is an experienced group and the players are no strangers to playing in the sub-continent, which will be valuable.”

New Zealand are set to play a white-ball tour against India, where they will play three ODIs and five T20Is against India.

The Blackcaps will then play a World Cup warm-up match against the United States before playing against Afghanistan, Canada, South Africa and UAE.

Rob Walter said his team would be well prepared for the tournament. “The group have had a healthy diet of T20 cricket leading into this World Cup, with three T20 International series to start the home summer, followed by the Super Smash and franchise opportunities.

“We’ve also got a hugely exciting tour of India, which will be a big challenge and provide ideal preparation for what’s to come.”

New Zealand will play their first World Cup match against Afghanistan on February 08 at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.

New Zealand Squad: Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Adam Milne, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi