Harare: Zimbabwe Cricket has announced that they will host Australia for a three-match ODI series in September, marking Australia’s first ODI visit to the country in more than a decade. The last time the two sides met on Zimbabwean soil in this format was during a triangular series in August/September 2014, which also featured South Africa. The series will commence on September 15, with the second and third matches scheduled to be played on September 18 and 20. All fixtures will be played at Harare Sports Club. The series forms a key part of Zimbabwe’s build-up to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027, which Zimbabwe will co-host alongside South Africa and Namibia. ZC Managing Director Givemore Makoni said the tour comes at an important stage for the team. “We are delighted to welcome Australia back to Zimbabwe for what promises to be a highly competitive ODI series,” he said. IANS
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