Zimbabwe to host South Africa, New Zealand for Test, T20I tri-series

Zimbabwe to face South Africa, New Zealand in two-Test series and T20I tri-series in Bulawayo, Harare.

Zimbabwe are set for a packed international home season, hosting South Africa and New Zealand in a multi-format series featuring Test cricket and a T20I tri-series.

The series begins with a historic two-Test contest against South Africa at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, marking the first time the sides meet in the longest format since 2017. The first Test starts on June 28, followed by the second from July 6.

Following the Tests, Zimbabwe, South Africa, and New Zealand will compete in a T20I tri-series, commencing on July 14 in Harare. Each team will face the others twice, with the top two advancing to the final on July 26.

Zimbabwe will then return to Test cricket, taking on New Zealand in a two-match series in Bulawayo, their first red-ball clash since 2016. The series begins on July 30, with the final Test scheduled from August 7.

Zimbabwe Cricket Managing Director Givemore Makoni hailed the series as a major opportunity.

“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,” Makoni said.

Schedule

Zimbabwe vs South Africa – Test Series

📅 1st Test: June 28 - July 2, Queens Sports Club
📅 2nd Test: July 6-10, Queens Sports Club

T20I Tri-Nation Series

📅 1st T20I: July 14 – Zimbabwe vs South Africa, Harare
📅 2nd T20I: July 16 – South Africa vs New Zealand, Harare
📅 3rd T20I: July 18 – Zimbabwe vs New Zealand, Harare
📅 4th T20I: July 20 – Zimbabwe vs South Africa, Harare
📅 5th T20I: July 22 – New Zealand vs South Africa, Harare
📅 6th T20I: July 24 – Zimbabwe vs New Zealand, Harare
📅 Final: July 26 – Top 2 teams, Harare

Zimbabwe vs New Zealand – Test Series

📅 1st Test: July 30 - August 3, Queens Sports Club
📅 2nd Test: August 7-11, Queens Sports Club

This high-profile home season is set to provide Zimbabwe with invaluable experience against two of cricket’s top-ranked teams while delivering an exciting spectacle for fans.