Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka are set to face off in a white-ball series featuring two ODIs and three T20Is at Harare Sports Club.The series will commence with ODIs on August 29 and 31, followed by T20I matches in early September.The T20I matches hold special importance for Zimbabwe as they prepare for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final. Zimbabwe will host this qualifying event from September 19 to October 4, which will determine the final two African teams for the 2026 T20 World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.“We are delighted to confirm Sri Lanka’s visit to Zimbabwe for what we expect to be a thrilling and competitive series. Matches between our two nations have always produced entertaining cricket, and this tour comes at a crucial time for our team as we prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup qualifying campaign,” said Zimbabwe Cricket’s Managing Director, Givemore Makoni.The most recent encounter between these teams occurred in January 2024, where Sri Lanka secured a 2-0 victory in a three-match ODI series at home. Teams for the upcoming series have not been announced yet.Zimbabwe’s schedule includes hosting South Africa, the ICC World Test Champions, for two Test matches. This will be followed by a tri-series involving South Africa and New Zealand.Sri Lanka are currently engaged in their first World Test Championship cycle matches against Bangladesh at home. They will also play three ODIs and T20Is after the Test series.
Zimbabwe Men’s fixtures against Sri Lanka:
- August 29 – 1st ODI
- August 31 – 2nd ODI
- September 3 – 1st T20I
- September 6 – 2nd T20I
- September 7 – 3rd T20I.
