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Zimbabwe To Host India For Five-Match T20I Series In July

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Zimbabwe To Host India For Five-Match T20I Series In July

Zimbabwe will host India for a five-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series in July. The Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) board and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the tour schedule on Tuesday, February 6.

The five-match T20I series will commence on July 6 with the final T20I to take place on July 14. Harare Sports Club will be hosting all the five matches. India last toured Zimbabwe in August 2022 for an ODI series. The visitors whitewashed the series winning all three ODI matches. The BCCI and ZC on Tuesday, announced the schedule for the upcoming tour. Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) said in their statement,

“The confirmation of this tour comes after productive discussions between ZC and the BCCI, with the primary objective of fortifying bilateral ties and fostering a spirit of collaboration between the two cricketing boards.”

ZC Chairman Mr Tavengwa Mukuhlani said, “We are absolutely thrilled to be hosting India for a T20I series in July in what will be our biggest international attraction at home this year. “

The BCCI Secretary Jay Shah expressed that Zimbabwe cricket is in a rebuilding phase and needs support. He added that the BCCI will work towards strengthening bilateral cricket and making it more commercially efficient. Jay Shah said,

“The BCCI has always played a pioneering role in contributing to the global cricketing community. We understand that it is a period of rebuilding for Zimbabwe, and Zimbabwe Cricket needs our support at this juncture. 

“Our steadfast commitment to touring and supporting fellow member boards aligns with our principle of bringing about a positive transformation within the cricketing landscape. The BCCI will do its best to make bilateral cricket stronger and commercially more viable,” he added.

India’s tour of Zimbabwe, 2024

First T20I – July 6, Harare

Second T20I – July 7, Harare

Third T20I – July 10, Harare

Fourth T20I – July 13, Harare

Fifth T20I – July 6, Harare


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