Zimbabwe to host India for three T20Is in Harare in July

Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) on Wednesday confirmed that Zimbabwe will host India for a three-match T20I series in Harare in July. The matches will be played on July 23, 25 and 26 at the Harare Sports Club, all starting at 4:30 pm IST.

The upcoming contest will mark India’s return to Zimbabwe after their previous tour in July 2024, when the two sides played a five-match T20I series. The announcement also comes shortly after confirmation that Zimbabwe will travel to India for a three-match ODI series in January 2027, their first bilateral tour of India since 2002.

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The two teams last faced each other during the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup, where India secured a commanding 72-run victory in Chennai after posting a formidable 256 for 4. Zimbabwe reached the Super Eight stage at the 2026 T20 World Cup after topping Group B that included Australia and Sri Lanka, and will look to build on that momentum from the mega event.

Zimbabwe Cricket managing director Givemore Makoni described the upcoming series as a major opportunity for both players and supporters in the country.

“Matches against India always generate enormous interest and this is a fantastic opportunity for our players to test themselves against the world champions on home soil,” he said in a statement.

“Following our encouraging performances at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, this series gives us a strong platform to build momentum and continue growing as a competitive force in international cricket.”

Makoni also highlighted the significance of Zimbabwe’s scheduled ODI tour of India in 2027, calling it a historic moment for the team.

“It is a landmark moment for Zimbabwe to be touring India again for a bilateral ODI series after more than two decades,” Makoni said.

“India is one of the premier destinations in world cricket and this tour represents both an honour and a valuable opportunity for our players. We are looking forward to competitive and high-quality cricket and we believe this engagement will further strengthen the relationship between the two cricketing nations while providing invaluable exposure for our team,” he added.