New Delhi, April 1 – The reigning Men’s T20 World Cup champions, India, will tour Zimbabwe for a three-match T20I series in July, according to Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) on Wednesday. The matches are scheduled to be played on July 23, 25, and 26 at the Harare Sports Club, all starting at 4:30 pm IST.
The two teams last met in February during the Super Eight stage of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup in Chennai, where India won by 72 runs. India last visited Zimbabwe in July 2024 for a five-match T20I series immediately after winning the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup, which they won 4-1.
Zimbabwe, who reached the Super Eight stage of the 2026 T20 World Cup after topping Group B, which included Australia and Sri Lanka, will aim to build on that momentum from the event. Meanwhile, India will arrive in Zimbabwe after playing T20I series against Ireland and England.
“Matches against India always generate tremendous interest, and this is a fantastic opportunity for our players to test themselves against the world champions on home soil.”
“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,” said ZC Managing Director Givemore Makoni.
The BCCI had previously announced that Zimbabwe would tour India in January 2027 for a three-match ODI series, making it their first bilateral trip to India since March 2002. The three matches will be played in Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Mumbai on January 3, 6, and 9, respectively.
Makoni expressed delight that Zimbabwe was touring India again for a bilateral ODI series after a long time. “It is a landmark moment for Zimbabwe to be touring India again for a bilateral ODI series after more than two decades. India is one of the premier destinations in world cricket, and this tour represents both an honor 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.