Zimbabwe will host South Africa and New Zealand in a multi-format series featuring two Test matches and a T20I tri-series. The Test matches against South Africa take place from June 28 to July 10, followed by the T20I series starting July 14. Zimbabwe will then face New Zealand in Test matches from July 30 to August 11. Givemore Makoni emphasized the importance of this series for cricket in Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe is set to host South Africa and New Zealand in an exciting multi-format cricket contest. This series will comprise two Test matches against both South Africa and New Zealand, sandwiched around a T20 International tri-series that includes all three nations. The action begins with Zimbabwe facing South Africa in a two-match Test series, the first since 2017, taking place at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.

Following the Test matches, Zimbabwe will join forces with South Africa and New Zealand for a T20I tri-series, commencing on July 14. Each team will compete against each other twice in a span of two weeks, with the top two teams advancing to the final scheduled for July 26. This series promises to deliver exciting cricket as the teams vie for the trophy.

The Zimbabwean team will return to red-ball cricket with a two-match Test series against New Zealand, also at Queens Sports Club, marking their first clash in Test format since 2016. Givemore Makoni, the Managing Director of Zimbabwe Cricket, expressed enthusiasm for this home season, citing it as a monumental opportunity for players to compete against leading international teams, thereby promoting cricket development in Zimbabwe.

The schedule for the matches is as follows:
– Zimbabwe vs South Africa – 1st Test: June 28 – July 2, 2023
– Zimbabwe vs South Africa – 2nd Test: July 6-10, 2023
– T20I Tri-Nation Series:
1. 1st T20I – July 14, Zimbabwe vs South Africa
2. 2nd T20I – July 16, South Africa vs New Zealand
3. 3rd T20I – July 18, Zimbabwe vs New Zealand
4. 4th T20I – July 20, Zimbabwe vs South Africa
5. 5th T20I – July 22, New Zealand vs South Africa
6. 6th T20I – July 24, Zimbabwe vs New Zealand
– Final: July 26, Harare Sports Club
– Zimbabwe vs New Zealand – 1st Test: July 30 – August 3, 2023
– Zimbabwe vs New Zealand – 2nd Test: August 7-11, 2023

In summary, Zimbabwe is poised to deliver a thrilling cricket series against South Africa and New Zealand, featuring multiple formats including Tests and T20 matches. With both teams looking to compete fiercely, it presents a significant opportunity for Zimbabwean players to demonstrate their skills on home soil. The series structure promises an engaging cricketing spectacle for fans, highlighting the growth and development of the sport in Zimbabwe.

Original Source: www.icc-cricket.com

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