India will tour Zimbabwe for a 5-match T20I series in July, right after the T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA. The Zimbabwe cricket board confirmed India’s trip to Harare in a statement on Tuesday, January 6.
Zimbabwe will host the 5-match T20I series from July 6 to 14 in Harare. This is India’s fourth trip to Zimbabwe for a T20I series after 2010, 2015 and 2016. India have never played a bilateral series against Zimbabwe at home, but they have frequented the African country in the past.
The confirmation of the tour came after productive discussions between the Zimbabwe cricket board and the BCCI, Zimbabwe said in a statement.
The T20 World Cup, a 16-team tournament, will be played from June 1 to 29 in the USA and the West Indies.
INDIA TOUR OF ZIMBABWE 2024 – SCHEDULE
All matches at Harare Sports Club from 1 pm local time
1st T20I on July 6, Saturday
2nd T20I on July 7, Sunday
3rd T20I on July 10, Wednesday
4th T20I on July 13, Saturday
5th T20I on July 14, Sunday.
India have played a total of 7 matches and won 5 of them, resulting in 2 series wins in T20Is in Zimbabwe. This is the first time India will play a 5-match T20I series against Zimbabwe.
BCCI secretary Jay Shah said it’s an exciting phase in world cricket as Zimbabwe cricket is rebuilding and that India would do its best to support the growth of cricket in the country.
“The BCCI has always played a pioneering role in contributing to the global cricketing community. We understand that it is a period of rebuilding for Zimbabwe, and Zimbabwe Cricket needs our support at this juncture,” Jay Shah was quoted as saying by the Zimbabwe Cricket release.
“Our steadfast commitment to touring and supporting fellow member boards aligns with our principle of bringing about a positive transformation within the cricketing landscape. The BCCI will do its best to make bilateral cricket stronger and commercially more viable,” he added.
‘ABSOLUTELY THRILLED’
ZC Chairman Mr Tavengwa Mukuhlani said: “We are absolutely thrilled to be hosting India for a T20I series in July in what will be our biggest international attraction at home this year.
“The game of cricket has always immensely benefited from India’s influence and dedication to the sport, and I would like to say a huge thank you to the BCCI for committing to tour Zimbabwe once again.
