Zimbabwe to host South Africa, New Zealand for Tests and T20Is

Zimbabwe are set to host South Africa and New Zealand in June for a two-Test series and a T20I triangular series. The series will run between June 28 and August 11.

Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) managing director Givemore Makoni was thrilled with the prospect of hosting two Test-playing nations. Notably, this is the first time after December 2017 that Zimbabwe will play a Test match against South Africa while against New Zealand

The Test series against the Proteas will start on June 28 in Bulawayo. The second fixture will be played at the same venue from July 6. Following that, the T20I tri-series will be played between July 14 to July 24, with the final set for July 26. After the end of the tri-series, Zimbabwe will play the red-ball series against New Zealand in Bulawayo from July 30.   

"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. Hosting South Africa and New Zealand for both Test cricket and an exciting T20I tri-series is a fantastic development for the growth of the game in Zimbabwe. We are looking forward to welcoming the teams and putting on a great spectacle for our passionate cricket fans." said Makoni in a statement.

T20I tri-series