Zimbabwe to host Sri Lanka for limited-overs series

Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has announced Sri Lanka will visit Zimbabwe later this year for an eagerly anticipated white-ball series to be held in Harare.

The tour itinerary features two One-Day Internationals scheduled for 29 and 31 August, followed by three Twenty20 Internationals on 3, 6 and 7 September.

All five matches will be played at Harare Sports Club.

"We are delighted to confirm Sri Lanka's visit to Zimbabwe for what we expect to be a thrilling and competitive series," ZC Managing Director Givemore Makoni said.

"Matches between our two nations have always produced entertaining cricket and this tour comes at a crucial time for our team as we prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup qualifying campaign."

The T20I leg of the series holds particular importance for Zimbabwe, serving as vital preparation ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final, which the country will host from 19 September to 4 October. 

This regional tournament will determine the last two African qualifiers for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, which will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka.