Zimbabwe to host South Africa, New Zealand for Tests, T20I tri-series

Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) is thrilled to announce that Zimbabwe will host South Africa and New Zealand in a massive international cricket showdown spanning from June to August, featuring high-stakes Test matches and an electrifying T20 International (T20I) tri-nation series.

The highly anticipated tours will begin with Zimbabwe taking on South Africa in a gripping two-match Test series at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.

The first Test is scheduled for 28 June-2 July, with the second following from 6-10 July.

After the red-ball battles, Zimbabwe and South Africa will shift their focus to the shortest format, heading to Harare Sports Club to meet New Zealand in a T20I tri-series that promises explosive action. 

The T20I tri-series will begin on 14 July with Zimbabwe facing South Africa and two days later, on 16 July, South Africa will take on New Zealand. 

On 18 July, Zimbabwe will meet New Zealand, before playing South Africa again on 20 July.

South Africa and New Zealand will face off once more on 22 July, while Zimbabwe will close their group-stage campaign against New Zealand on 24 July.

The tournament will conclude with the final on 26 July, where the top two teams will battle for the title.

All T20I matches will commence at 1300 hours local time.

Following the T20I spectacle, New Zealand will remain in Zimbabwe for a two-match Test series against the hosts at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.

The first Test is slated for 30 July-3 August, with the second taking place from 7-11 August.