Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav (BCCI photo) NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced the schedule for India’s upcoming tour of Zimbabwe, with the two sides clashing in a three-match T20I series in July 2026.India, fresh from their T20 World Cup triumph, will play a short tour that will be played entirely at the Harare Sports Club. The three matches are scheduled for July 23, 25 and 26, marking India’s first international engagement since winning the world title.
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Parthiv Patel on fearless cricket: why 160 can still win in T20s India go into the series confident having dominated their previous tour of Zimbabwe in 2024, securing a convincing 4-1 victory in the five-match T20I series. The upcoming matches offer the team another opportunity to build momentum while also testing their strength on the bench ahead of a busy international calendar.India’s tour of ZimbabweDay and dateVenue of the matchThursday 23 July-261. T20IHarareSaturday 25 July-262.T20IHarareSunday 26 July-263.T20IHarareCycle of two series confirmedThe T20I series in July will be followed by Zimbabwe’s return tour to India in early 2027. The visitors are scheduled to play a three-match ODI series on January 3, 6 and 9, with the matches being played in Kolkata, Hyderabad and Mumbai.The Zimbabwe series is part of the wider 2026-27 domestic season unveiled by the BCCI, which features 22 matches across 17 venues against a host of opponents including the West Indies, Sri Lanka and Australia.
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We have a busy home season ahead of usIndia’s home season kicks off with a three-ODI, five-T20I tour of the West Indies from September 27, followed by a white-ball series against Sri Lanka in December. The action then shifts to the Zimbabwe ODI in January, culminating in the high-profile Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, a five-match Test series starting on 21 January 2027.With a mix of formats and marquee competitions lined up, the tour of Zimbabwe serves as a key starting point for India’s preparations for what promises to be a long and challenging season.
