New Delhi, March 27 || Zimbabwe is all set to host South Africa and New Zealand for two Tests each and a T20I tri-series from June to August, said Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) on Thursday. Zimbabwe’s highly anticipated home season will begin with them hosting South Africa in a two-match Test series at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.
The first Test is scheduled to be held from June 28 to July 2, with the second game happening from July 6-10. After that, Zimbabwe and South Africa will shift their focus to the T20I tri-series, with New Zealand joining them as the third team at the Harare Sports Club.
The T20I tri-series will begin on July 14 with Zimbabwe facing South Africa and two days later, South Africa taking on New Zealand. On July 18, Zimbabwe will meet New Zealand, before playing South Africa again on July 20. South Africa and New Zealand will face off once more on July 22, while Zimbabwe will close their group-stage campaign against New Zealand on July 24.
The tri-series will conclude with the final on July 26 and will be played between the top two teams. Following the T20I tri-series, New Zealand will remain in Zimbabwe for a two-match Test series, which will be played at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. The first Test is slated to be held from July 30 to August 3, with the second one taking place from August 7-11.
“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.