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India to Tour Zimbabwe for T20I Series in July; ODIs in India in 2027

The BCCI has announced India's schedule for a three-match T20I away series against Zimbabwe in July 2026, with all matches at Harare Sports Club. Zimbabwe Cricket's managing director, Givemore Makoni, stated the series is a fantastic opportunity for Zimbabwe to test themselves against the world champions. In a reciprocal arrangement, Zimbabwe will tour India for a three-match ODI series in January 2027, marking their first bilateral ODI tour there in over two decades. The ODIs are slated for Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Mumbai, with exact dates yet to be finalized.

Key Points: India vs Zimbabwe T20I Series Schedule Announced for July

  • India to play 3 T20Is in Zimbabwe in July 2026
  • Zimbabwe to tour India for 3 ODIs in January 2027
  • Last India-Zimbabwe T20I series was in 2024
  • Series follows teams' T20 World Cup meeting
  • ODIs in India after a gap of over two decades
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India to tour Zimbabwe for three-match T20I series in July

BCCI announces India's three-match T20I tour to Zimbabwe in July 2026, with Zimbabwe to tour India for ODIs in 2027. Full schedule inside.

"Matches against India always generate enormous interest - Givemore Makoni"

Mumbai, April 1

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday announced the senior men's schedule for the away three-match T20I series in July.

The Indian cricket team are scheduled to play three T20Is at the Harare Sports Club in Harare, Zimbabwe. The first T20I of the series will be played on July 23.

The Indian team had last travelled to Zimbabwe in 2024, where they played 5 T20Is.

BCCI also confirmed that Zimbabwe are scheduled to travel to India for a three-match ODI series in January 2027.

The three ODIs will be played at Kolkata, Hyderabad and Mumbai respectively. However, the dates are yet to be announced by the BCCI or Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC).

India and Zimbabwe met most recently in the Super Eight stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, when the reigning champions won by 72 runs in Chennai after putting up 256/4 on the board.

Givemore Makoni, who is the managing director of ZC, said the T20I against India presented an opportunity for the players and the fans in Zimbabwe.

"Matches against India always generate enormous interest, and this is a fantastic opportunity for our players to test themselves against the world champions on home soil," he said in a statement as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.

"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."

He further added that Zimbabwe's tour of India after more than two decades is also a reason for excitement at ZC.

"It is a landmark moment for Zimbabwe to be touring India again for a bilateral ODI series after more than two decades," Makoni said. "India is one of the premier destinations in world cricket, and this tour represents both an honour 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."

Schedule of India's tour of Zimbabwe 2026:

23rd July (Thursday): 1st T20I in Harare

25th July (Saturday): 2nd T20I in Harare

26th July (Sunday): 3rd T20I in Harare.

- ANI

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Shreya B
While I love watching India play, I hope the BCCI schedules these matches at a reasonable time for Indian viewers. The time difference with Zimbabwe can be tricky. Excited nonetheless!
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Aman W
This is fantastic for Zimbabwe cricket. Playing against the world champions at home will be a huge boost for their players and fans. Good to see BCCI supporting smaller cricketing nations. The ODI series in 2027 in India is a big deal for them after 20+ years!
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Priyanka N
Honestly, the schedule feels a bit packed. The players need rest too. After a big World Cup year, wouldn't it be better to have a proper break instead of another bilateral series? Just my two cents.
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Vikram M
Looking forward to it! Zimbabwe gave a good fight in the World Cup. Hope they put up a competitive show. And Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai for the ODIs in 2027 - what a treat for their team and travelling fans! 🎉
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Karthik V
Perfect series to blood in the next generation. Players like Abhishek Sharma, Riyan Parag, or Harshit Rana could get a look in. The future is bright for Indian cricket! #MenInBlue

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