SYDNEY: Australia will tour Zimbabwe for three One-day Interna­tionals in September, the first time they have played in the African nation since 2014.

Zimbabwe are scheduled to co-host the 2027 50-over World Cup with South Africa and Namibia, and this years tour provides the Australians with a chance to familiarise themselves with conditions.

All three ODI fixtures will be played at the Harare Sports Club from Sept 15-20.

“We are delighted to welcome Australia back to Zimbabwe for what promises to be a highly competitive ODI series,” Zimbabwe Cricket managing director Givemore Makoni said.

“Fixtures of this calibre are vital for our growth as a team. With the World Cup 2027 on the horizon, this tour provides invaluable preparation as we build towards hosting the tournament alongside South Afr­i­ca and Namibia.”

Published in Dawn, April 3rd, 2026