HARARE – Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has announced that Australia will tour Zimbabwe for a three-match One-Day International (ODI) series in September this year.
All fixtures will be played at Harare Sports Club on 15, 18 and 20 September, starting at 9.30AM local time.
The tour marks Australia’s first ODI visit to the country in more than a decade – the last time the two sides met on Zimbabwean soil in this format was during a triangular series in August/September 2014, which also featured South Africa.
The series forms a key part of Zimbabwe’s build-up to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027, which Zimbabwe will co-host alongside South Africa and Namibia.
ZC managing director Givemore Makoni said the tour comes at an important stage for the team.
“We are delighted to welcome Australia back to Zimbabwe for what promises to be a highly competitive ODI series,” he said.
“Fixtures of this calibre are vital for our growth as a team. With the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 on the horizon, this tour provides invaluable preparation as we build towards hosting the tournament alongside South Africa and Namibia.
“It is also a fantastic opportunity for our fans to experience top-level international cricket at home, and we look forward to strong support at Harare Sports Club.”
ZC earlier this week announced the visit of India in July for a three-match T20I series. The matches will also be played in Harare.
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