2026 T20 World Cup: Which Associate Nation Will Shine Brightest?

• The 2026 T20 World Cup features Associate nations like USA, Namibia, and Scotland, aiming to emulate past underdog successes.
• USA, fresh from stunning Pakistan in the 2024 T20 World Cup, has strengthened its squad with players like Monank Patel and Saurabh Netravalkar.
• Namibia, led by Gerhard Erasmus, JJ Smit, and Jan Frylinck, impressed with a win against South Africa in October 2025.
• Scotland, a last-minute entrant, boasts players like Tom Bruce and Brandon McMullen, and could cause upsets in their group.
• Other Associate nations like Oman, Canada, and UAE face tough competition against established teams, making a deep run challenging.