Cricket
Zimbabwe Falls Short Again as New Zealand Outclasses Chevrons in Harare
Zimbabwe’s search for a first win in the T20I tri-series continued today as they were comfortably beaten by New Zealand in the third match of the series at Harare Sports Club. After suffering defeat to South Africa in the opening fixture, the Chevrons were hoping to bounce back but once again found themselves outplayed, this…
Read MoreZimbabwe Fall Short Again as South Africa Cruise to T20I Victory in Harare
Zimbabwe’s hopes of a fresh start in the T20I tri-series suffered a familiar blow as South Africa cruised to a six-wicket victory in the opening match at Harare Sports Club. Despite a fighting half-century from captain Sikandar Raza, Zimbabwe’s total of 141 for 6 was chased down with ease by the visitors, who wrapped up…
Read MoreRaza to Lead Fresh-Looking Zimbabwe Side into High-Stakes T20I Tri-Series
Zimbabwe have unveiled a 16-man squad for the upcoming T20I tri-series on home soil, which will see the Chevrons face off against South Africa and New Zealand from 14 to 26 July at Harare Sports Club. With a mix of established names and promising debutants, the squad reflects a forward-looking strategy as Zimbabwe enter a…
Read MoreZimbabwe Set for Tri-Nation T20I Series Against South Africa and New Zealand
A thrilling T20I tri-series is set to kick off at Harare Sports Club this Monday, with Zimbabwe playing host to South Africa and New Zealand in what promises to be a high-octane celebration of white-ball cricket. The opening fixture will see the Chevrons take on South Africa at 1pm, launching a series that will test…
Read MoreProgress in Pain: Zimbabwe Outclassed but Learning in Bulawayo
The second Test between Zimbabwe and South Africa in Bulawayo came to a crushing end inside just three days, with the visitors securing an innings and 236-run victory to wrap up the series 2-0. It was a sobering result for the Chevrons, but one that must be viewed with the wider lens of growth and…
Read MoreMatigimu Sanctioned for Code of Conduct Breach in Bulawayo Test
Zimbabwe fast bowler Kundai Matigimu has been fined 15% of his match fee for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the second Test against South Africa in Bulawayo. The incident occurred on day one, when Matigimu threw the ball at close range and struck South African batter Lhuan-de Pretorius on the wrist, following a…
Read MoreZimbabwe Show Spirit Despite Heavy Test Defeat to Proteas
The opening Test between Zimbabwe and South Africa at Queens Sports Club ended in a convincing victory for the Proteas, but there were shining moments from the hosts to cherish. Zimbabwe batted first after losing the toss and mustered 251, thanks largely to a valiant 137 from Sean Williams. His century — only the sixth…
Read MoreSean Williams’ Resilient 137 Offers Zimbabwe a Moment of Resistance
Zimbabwe’s first Test innings against South Africa at Queens Sports Club saw veteran all‑rounder Sean Williams emerge as the standout performer. In a fragile batting display, Williams scored a resolute 137 off 163 deliveries—contributing more than half of Zimbabwe’s total of 251 in the first innings . Following South Africa’s declaration at 418/9, Zimbabwe quickly found…
Read MoreFC Platinum vs Simba Bhora – Battle of the Unbeaten vs the In-Form Leaders
This weekend in the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League, a fascinating encounter awaits as unbeaten FC Platinum host log leaders Simba Bhora in Matchday 18 action. FC Platinum, the only team yet to suffer defeat this season, come into this fixture with a curious record of four wins and a staggering twelve draws, along with one…
Read MoreZimbabwe Face Stern Challenge as Test Champions South Africa Visit Bulawayo
Zimbabwe’s national cricket team, the Chevrons, are set to face their toughest challenge yet as they host the world Test champions, South Africa, in a two-match Test series beginning this week in Bulawayo. With only one win in their last five Test matches – a hard-fought victory over Bangladesh in April – Craig Ervine’s side…
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