Zimbabwe have had a challenging start to their 2026-27 cricket cycle, facing tough opponents like England, South Africa, and New Zealand. As the new season progresses, the team will aim to regain momentum with several key international fixtures lined up across formats.
The upcoming months are crucial, especially with the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 scheduled in February–March. Zimbabwe are placed in Group B and will face Oman, Australia, Ireland, and Sri Lanka. These matches will decide their journey in the global tournament.
Here you can check Zimbabwe’s updated cricket schedule for the 2026-27 season.
Zimbabwe Cricket Schedule 2026-27
| Series | Matches | Venue | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 – Group B | 4 Matches | India & Sri Lanka | February 9–19, 2026 |
| Zimbabwe Tour of Pakistan 2026 | 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is | Pakistan | April–May 2026 |
| Bangladesh Tour of Zimbabwe 2026 | 2 Tests, 5 ODIs | Zimbabwe | July 2026 |
| Zimbabwe Tour of Afghanistan 2026-27 | 2 Tests, 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is | Afghanistan | December 2026–January 2027 |
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: February–March 2026
Zimbabwe are placed in Group B for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 and will play four key matches:
- Feb 9, 2026 – vs Oman (Colombo, SSC)
- Feb 13, 2026 – vs Australia (Colombo, RPS)
- Feb 17, 2026 – vs Ireland (Pallekele)
- Feb 19, 2026 – vs Sri Lanka (Colombo, RPS)
All matches are scheduled in Sri Lanka as part of the group stage.
Zimbabwe Tour of Pakistan 2026 (3 ODIs, 3 T20Is): April–May 2026
Zimbabwe will return to Pakistan in April 2026 for another limited-overs tour consisting of three ODIs and three T20Is. This tour forms an essential part of their 2026 calendar following the T20 World Cup.
Bangladesh Tour of Zimbabwe 2026 (2 Tests, 5 ODIs): July 2026
Bangladesh are set to tour Zimbabwe in July for two Test matches and a five-match ODI series. This long-format engagement will be crucial for Zimbabwe’s red-ball development.
Zimbabwe Tour of Afghanistan 2026-27 (2 Tests, 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is)
The year will conclude with Zimbabwe touring Afghanistan from December 2026 to January 2027 for a multi-format series comprising two Tests, three ODIs, and three T20Is.
