Zimbabwe to host India for T20I series After 2024 T20I World Cup
This eagerly anticipated series heralds India’s return to Zimbabwe for T20I action since their triumphant tour in 2022, where they clinched victory in all three ODIs. With a history of fierce encounters, India and Zimbabwe have engaged in eight T20Is, with the former emerging victorious in six of them.
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The Zimbabwe Cricket Board has unveiled an exciting development for cricket fans as they announced India’s upcoming tour to Zimbabwe for a thrilling five-match T20 International series set to kick off in July 2024. Scheduled from July 6 to 14, the series promises to deliver an exhilarating display of cricketing prowess at the Harare Sports Club.
Taking place just a week after the culmination of the T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA, all five matches of the series will be hosted in Harare. While four of the T20Is will be held as day games, commencing at 1 pm local time, the third encounter will witness the spectacle of a night match, with proceedings starting at 6 pm.
This eagerly anticipated series heralds India’s return to Zimbabwe for T20I action since their triumphant tour in 2022, where they clinched victory in all three ODIs. With a history of fierce encounters, India and Zimbabwe have engaged in eight T20Is, with the former emerging victorious in six of them.
“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 Mukuhlanisaid in a statement.
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.
For Zimbabwe, the series presents an invaluable opportunity to showcase their mettle against one of cricket’s powerhouses, albeit in the absence of a T20 World Cup berth. Nevertheless, the prospect of locking horns with India is sure to invigorate Zimbabwean cricket enthusiasts, who eagerly anticipate witnessing their team’s competitive spirit on the field.
With India likely to field a second-string side, the series offers a platform for young and emerging talent to shine and stake their claim for a spot in the national team. As the cricketing fraternity eagerly awaits this enthralling clash, the series is poised to inject a renewed sense of vigor into Zimbabwe Cricket, bolstering its resilience in the face of recent challenges.