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Australia Tours Zimbabwe After Decade Hiatus
3 Apr
Summary
- Australia will tour Zimbabwe for a three-match ODI series in September.
- This marks Australia's first ODI visit to Zimbabwe in over ten years.
- The series is crucial preparation for Zimbabwe's 2027 World Cup co-hosting.
Australia will tour Zimbabwe for a three-match One-Day International series in September, with matches scheduled for the 15th, 18th, and 20th. This tour is notable as it represents Australia's first ODI visit to Zimbabwe in over a decade, with the last engagement being a tri-nation tournament in 2014. All games will be hosted at the Harare Sports Club.
For Zimbabwe, this series is a critical component of their preparation for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027, which they will co-host. Zimbabwe Cricket Managing Director Givemore Makoni expressed enthusiasm for hosting a top-tier side, emphasizing the value of such fixtures for the team's development and providing fans with a chance to see elite international cricket.
Prior to facing Australia, Zimbabwe is also scheduled to host India for a T20I series in July, further enhancing their match exposure as they build towards the 2027 World Cup.
