Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) is gearing up for one of its biggest international home seasons in years as it is preparing to host South Africa and New Zealand for an exciting multi-format series.
The schedule includes two Test matches against each side, along with a high-stakes T20I tri-series.
The action kicks off with Zimbabwe locking horns with South Africa in a two-match Test series at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, marking the first red-ball contest between the two sides since 2017.
Once the Test battles conclude, both teams will be joined by New Zealand for a thrilling T20I tri-series, set to begin on July 14. Each team will face the other twice over two weeks, culminating in a final on July 26.
Following the T20I contest, Zimbabwe will shift focus back to Test cricket, taking on New Zealand in a two-match series at Queens Sports Club.
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The last time these two sides met in the longest format was back in 2016, adding further significance to the upcoming clash.
Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) Managing Director Givemore Makoni expressed his excitement over the packed schedule, calling it a landmark moment for the country’s cricket.
“This is the biggest international home season we have had in years, and it is an incredible opportunity for our players to test themselves against two of the world’s cricketing powerhouses,” said Makoni.
“Hosting South Africa and New Zealand for both Test cricket and an exciting T20I tri-series is a fantastic development for the growth of the game in Zimbabwe. We are looking forward to welcoming the teams and putting on a great spectacle for our passionate cricket fans.”
Schedule:
Zimbabwe vs South Africa – Test Series
- 1st Test: June 28 – July 2, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
- 2nd Test: July 6 – 10, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
T20I Tri-Series
- 1st T20I: July 14 – Zimbabwe vs South Africa, Harare Sports Club
- 2nd T20I: July 16 – South Africa vs New Zealand, Harare Sports Club
- 3rd T20I: July 18 – Zimbabwe vs New Zealand, Harare Sports Club
- 4th T20I: July 20 – Zimbabwe vs South Africa, Harare Sports Club
- 5th T20I: July 22 – New Zealand vs South Africa, Harare Sports Club
- 6th T20I: July 24 – Zimbabwe vs New Zealand, Harare Sports Club
- Final: July 26 – Top two teams, Harare Sports Club
Zimbabwe vs New Zealand – Test Series
- 1st Test: July 30 – August 3, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
- 2nd Test: August 7 – 11, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
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