Zimbabwe gained ICC Associate status in 1981 and made a stunning start by beating Australia at the 1983 World Cup. They became a Full Member and played their first Test in 1992.
The 1990s and early 2000s were the team's strongest period, with players like Andy and Grant Flower and Heath Streak. Zimbabwe have since rebuilt with a younger squad and regularly host Tests and white-ball series at Harare and Bulawayo.
Coach: Justin Sammons (head coach), Dion Ebrahim (assistant coach), Charl Langeveldt (bowling coach), Stuart Matsikenyeri (fielding coach)
Captain: Richard Ngarava (Test and ODI), Sikandar Raza (T20I)
Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka begin a seven-match ODI tri-series on October 18, with matches in Rawalpindi and Lahore serving as preparation for the 2027 Men’s Cricket World Cup.
India and Zimbabwe’s women cricketers wore black armbands during the first T20I in Raipur on October 16, 2026, to honour former Zimbabwe cricketer and international umpire Sarah Dambanevana, who died aged 36. A minute’s silence was observed before the match.
Deepti Sharma scored 49 and debutant Niki Prasad made an unbeaten 39 as India recovered from 19 for 4 to beat Zimbabwe by four wickets in the first T20I at Raipur.
India handed Niki Prasad her T20I debut in Raipur against Zimbabwe, with captain Smriti Mandhana choosing to field after winning the toss. The team made changes to its lineup for the opening match of the series.
India Women begin their three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe in Raipur on October 16. The match starts at 7 pm IST, with Star Sports Network carrying the television broadcast and JioHotstar providing live streaming in India.
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana has signed a one-year deal with Perth Scorchers for WBBL|12, marking her debut in Australia’s Women’s Big Bash League. The 24-year-old pace-bowling all-rounder will be available for the Scorchers’ first eight matches as the club strengthens its squad ahead of the 2026 se
