Zimbabwe to host South Africa and New Zealand for T20I and Tests series
Zimbabwe set to host South Africa & New Zealand for a thrilling Test series & T20I tri-series, with matches in Bulawayo & Harare.
- Published - March 27, 2025 09:45:05
- Updated - March 27, 2025 10:26:24

Zimbabwe is set to host the multi-format series for the South Africa and New Zealand teams. The country will host bilateral series for the touring countries, including T20I and Test format series. Zimbabwe will host South Africa and New Zealand for a two-Test series and also a T20I triangular series between June 28 and August 11.
The series kicks off with Zimbabwe taking on South Africa in the longest format of the game for the first time since 2017 at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo in a gripping two-match Test series.
The two sides will then join New Zealand for a T20I tri-series, set to begin on July 14, where each team will face one another twice over two weeks, with the top two advancing to the final on July 26 to compete for the trophy.
Following this, Zimbabwe will be back again for the red ball cricket facing New Zealand in the two-match Bilateral test series against New Zealand at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. This would be the first time that the two sides meet for the longest form of cricket since 2016.
“Biggest International Home Season” Givemore Makoni
Speaking on the contest against the Proteas and the Black Caps, “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,” said Zimbabwe Cricket Managing Director Givemore Makoni.
“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.”
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Upcoming Schedule for the teams
Zimbabwe vs South Africa: Test Series
Match No. | Date | Teams | Venue |
1st Test | 28 June – 2 July | Zimbabwe vs South Africa | Queens Sports Club |
2nd Test | 6 – 10 July | Zimbabwe vs South Africa | Queens Sports Club |
Tri-nation T20I series:
Match No. | Date | Teams | Venue |
1st T20I | 14 July | Zimbabwe vs South Africa | Harare Sports Club |
2nd T20I | 16 July | South Africa vs New Zealand | Harare Sports Club |
3rd T20I | 18 July | Zimbabwe vs New Zealand | Harare Sports Club |
4th T20I | 20 July | Zimbabwe vs South Africa | Harare Sports Club |
5th T20I | 22 July | New Zealand vs South Africa | Harare Sports Club |
6th T20I | 24 July | Zimbabwe vs New Zealand | Harare Sports Club |
Final | 26 July | Number 1 vs Number 2 | Harare Sports Club |
Zimbabwe vs New Zealand: Test Series
Match No. | Date | Teams | Venue |
1st Test | 30 July – 3 August | Zimbabwe vs New Zealand | Queens Sports Club |
2nd Test | 7 – 11 August | Zimbabwe vs New Zealand | Queens Sports Club |
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