Zimbabwe set to host Bangladesh and India before flying to Australia as jam packed schedule awaits

Zimbabwe’s qualification in the T20 World Cup this year has brought forward a very busy schedule for the team in the upcoming two months. The Zimbabwe team is all set to host India and Bangladesh before flying off to Australia for the first time in 18 years.

India has not visited Zimbabwe since 2016, and the upcoming tour constitutes three ODIs which will be played in Harare on August 18, 20, and 22, respectively. The series is a component of the ICC ODI Super League, which identifies the seven direct qualifiers and the hosts for the 50-over World Cup in India scheduled in 2023.

With only three victories in 15 games, Zimbabwe is presently ranked 12th out of a total of 13 teams. The ODI series is scheduled to conclude less than a week before the 2022 Asia Cup, which will be held in the UAE from August 27 to September 11. Zimbabwe will have an opportunity to understand the Australian weather and pitches before the world cup when they tour the nation.

Zimbabwe and Australia are set to play three ODIs in Townsville between August 28 to September 3. They haven’t toured Australia since 2003–04, and the two countries’ most recent ODI matchup occurred in a tri-series in 2014, prior to the 2015 World Cup. From July 30 to August 2, Bangladesh will play Zimbabwe in three T20Is, followed by three ODIs on August 5, 7, and 10. Every game will be held in Harare. Following the series, Zimbabwe will host the Indian side.

Zimbabwe won the eight-team qualifying competition in Bulawayo earlier this week, securing their place at the 2022 T20 World Cup. Sikandar Raza returned 4 for 8 in the championship match as they defeated the Netherlands by 37 runs.

Zimbabwe’s schedule from July-September