Harare Sports Club, Harare
Harare Sports Club Ground, located in the heart of Zimbabwe’s capital city, Harare, is the country’s premier cricket venue and one of the most historic grounds in African cricket. Established in 1910, the stadium has been the home of Zimbabwean cricket for over a century, witnessing countless memorable moments that have defined the nation’s cricketing journey. With a seating capacity of around 10,000 spectators, it offers an intimate and lively atmosphere, where fans passionately support their team in both domestic and international matches.
Surrounded by the scenic Harare cityscape and tree-lined avenues, the ground exudes old-world charm while maintaining modern cricketing facilities. The pitch at Harare Sports Club traditionally favors batsmen but provides assistance to seamers in the early stages and spinners as the match progresses, ensuring a fair contest between bat and ball. Over the years, it has hosted numerous Test matches, One Day Internationals, and T20 Internationals, featuring some of cricket’s greatest teams and players.
Harare Sports Club has been the venue for several iconic moments in Zimbabwe’s cricket history, including famous victories over top sides like Australia, India, and Pakistan. It also serves as the headquarters of Zimbabwe Cricket and the base for major domestic tournaments. The ground’s lush outfield, colonial-era pavilion, and vibrant local crowd make it one of the most picturesque and atmospheric cricket venues in Africa.
As a symbol of Zimbabwe’s cricketing heritage, Harare Sports Club continues to inspire generations of cricketers and remains the beating heart of the nation’s sporting spirit.
T20 International Records & Statistics (Overview)
| Category | Statistic / Record |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 72 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 37 (51.39%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 33 (45.83%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 37 (51.39%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 33 (45.83%) |
| Matches Tied | 0 (0.00%) |
| Matches with No Result | 2 (2.78%) |
| Highest Individual Innings | 172 – A J Finch (Australia) vs Zimbabwe, 03 Jul 2018 |
| Best Bowling | 5/20 – Mosaddeck Hossain (Bangladesh) vs Zimbabwe, 31 Jul 2022 |
| Highest Team Innings | 259/5 – Zimbabwe vs Botswana, 28 Sep 2025 |
| Lowest Team Innings | 71 – Malawi vs Namibia, 30 Sep 2025 |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 194/5 – Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe, 25 Jul 2021 |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 23.20 |
| Average Runs per Over | 7.72 |
| Average Score Batting First | 158 |
One Day International (ODI) Records & Statistics (Overview)
| Category | Statistic / Record |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 191 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 87 (44.85%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 98 (50.52%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 87 (44.85%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 99 (51.03%) |
| Matches Tied | 1 (0.52%) |
| Matches with No Result | 4 (2.09%) |
| Highest Individual Innings | 178* – H Masakadza (Zimbabwe) vs Kenya, 18 Oct 2009 |
| Best Bowling | 6/22 – F H Edwards (West Indies) vs Zimbabwe, 29 Nov 2003 |
| Highest Team Innings | 408/6 – Zimbabwe vs United States, 26 Jun 2023 |
| Lowest Team Innings | 35 – Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka, 25 Apr 2004 |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 328/3 – South Africa vs Australia, 27 Aug 2014 |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 29.76 |
| Average Runs per Over | 4.84 |
| Average Score Batting First | 227 |
Test Cricket Ground Records & Statistics (Overview)
| Category | Statistic / Record |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 40 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 18 (45.00%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 13 (32.50%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 16 (40.00%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 15 (37.50%) |
| Matches Drawn | 9 (22.50%) |
| Matches Tied | 0 (0.00%) |
| Highest Individual Innings | 220 – G Kirsten (South Africa) vs Zimbabwe, 7 Sep 2001 |
| Best Bowling (Innings) | 8/63 – H M R K B Herath (Sri Lanka) vs Zimbabwe, 6 Nov 2016 |
| Best Bowling (Match) | 13/152 – H M R K B Herath (Sri Lanka) vs Zimbabwe, 6 Nov 2016 |
| Highest Team Innings | 600/3 dec – South Africa vs Zimbabwe, 7 Sep 2001 |
| Lowest Team Innings | 59 – Zimbabwe vs New Zealand, 7 Aug 2005 |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 192/7 – Pakistan vs Zimbabwe, 21 Mar 1998 |
| Average Opening Stand (Runs) | 29.82 |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 30.57 |
| Average Runs per Over | 2.85 |
| Average Score Batting First | 323 |