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Zimbabwe Cricket has announced an exciting home season featuring both South Africa and New Zealand for a mix of red-ball and T20I action. This marks a major milestone for Zimbabwean cricket, bringing top-tier international competition back to their shores.
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South Africa’s Return for Test Cricket
The season will kick off with a two-match Test series between Zimbabwe and South Africa at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. This will be the Proteas’ first Test tour to Zimbabwe since 2014, adding historical significance to the series.
T20I Tri-Series Featuring Zimbabwe, South Africa & New Zealand
Following the Tests, the focus will shift to white-ball cricket, with a T20I tri-series featuring New Zealand, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. Each team will play the others twice in Harare, with the top two sides competing in the final on July 26. The series will serve as crucial preparation for next year’s T20 World Cup.
New Zealand to Conclude the Tour with Two Tests
After the tri-series, Zimbabwe will take on New Zealand in a two-match Test series in Bulawayo, wrapping up what promises to be an enthralling home season.
Zimbabwe Cricket’s Excitement
Zimbabwe Cricket Managing Director Givemore Makoni expressed his optimism about the upcoming series, stating:
“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.”
Full Schedule of Zimbabwe’s Home Season
| Date | Teams | Format | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 28 – July 2 | Zimbabwe vs South Africa | 1st Test | Queens Sports Club |
| July 6 – 10 | Zimbabwe vs South Africa | 2nd Test | Queens Sports Club |
| July 14 | Zimbabwe vs South Africa | 1st T20I | Harare Sports Club |
| July 16 | South Africa vs New Zealand | 2nd T20I | Harare Sports Club |
| July 18 | Zimbabwe vs New Zealand | 3rd T20I | Harare Sports Club |
| July 20 | Zimbabwe vs South Africa | 4th T20I | Harare Sports Club |
| July 22 | New Zealand vs South Africa | 5th T20I | Harare Sports Club |
| July 24 | Zimbabwe vs New Zealand | 6th T20I | Harare Sports Club |
| July 26 | T20I Final (1st vs 2nd) | T20I | Harare Sports Club |
| July 30 – Aug 3 | Zimbabwe vs New Zealand | 1st Test | Queens Sports Club |
| Aug 7 – 11 | Zimbabwe vs New Zealand | 2nd Test | Queens Sports Club |
With top cricketing nations set to tour, this series is expected to bring a massive boost to Zimbabwean cricket and provide fans with thrilling contests across all formats.
