Cricket
Missed Chances Cost Zimbabwe as Sri Lanka Snatch T20 Opener
It is hard not to feel both pride and frustration after the Chevrons put up a spirited display in Harare, only to let victory slip through their fingers. Sri Lanka edged home by four wickets in the opening T20I, taking a 1-0 lead in the series – but this was a contest Zimbabwe should have…
Read MoreLady Chevrons Crush Sierra Leone with 10-Wicket Masterclass
The Zimbabwe senior women’s cricket team, the Lady Chevrons, showcased their dominance today with a thumping 10-wicket victory over Sierra Leone in their second match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier Division One at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek. Building on their opening win against hosts Namibia, the Lady Chevrons…
Read MoreLady Chevrons Stun Hosts Namibia with Opening Victory
The Zimbabwe Women’s cricket team, the Lady Chevrons, kicked off their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier campaign in style with a hard-fought 32-run win over hosts Namibia in Windhoek on Sunday. After losing the toss and being sent in to bat, Zimbabwe found themselves in a cautious position at the halfway stage on…
Read MoreZimbabwe Women Eye Strong Start Against Namibia in T20 Africa Qualifier
Zimbabwe’s women’s cricket team is in Windhoek, Namibia, gearing up for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier, with their opening clash set against the hosts this Sunday. The matchup promises to be a stern test for the Lady Chevrons, who have struggled against Namibia in recent encounters. In their last five meetings, Namibia…
Read MoreZimbabwe Gear Up for ODI Challenge Against Sri Lanka
Zimbabwe Cricket has announced a 16-man squad for the upcoming two-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, set for August 29 and 31 at Harare Sports Club. The series marks a significant moment as Brendan Taylor returns to the 50-over format for the first time since September 2021. Craig Ervine will captain the side, leading a…
Read MoreZimbabwe Cricket (ZC) blasts David Coltart, accuse former minister of causing division in the sport
The Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has come out all guns blazing at David Coltart, accusing the Bulawayo Mayor of constant dangerous and deplorable accusations which lack evidence, thereby causing division in the sport. The Cricket governing body has come under scrutiny of late, particularly the national team selectors, who have been accused of nepotism, tribalism and…
Read MoreNew Zealand Thrash Zimbabwe as Batting Frailties Exposed Again
Zimbabwe’s Test series against New Zealand ended in brutal fashion at Queen’s Sports Club, with the hosts suffering another thumping defeat that underlined their ongoing struggles against high-quality pace and movement. Once again, Zimbabwe’s batting was found wanting, undone by a combination of the moving ball and genuine pace – a cocktail that has troubled…
Read MoreZimbabwe Outclassed by Ruthless New Zealand in First Test at Queen’s Sports Club
Zimbabwe endured a tough outing in the first Test against New Zealand at Queen’s Sports Club in Bulawayo, falling to a nine-wicket defeat inside four days. The result served as a harsh reminder of the gap between the two sides, as New Zealand, ranked third in the ICC Test rankings, showcased their class and experience.…
Read MoreBrendan Taylor Set for Return in Second Test Against New Zealand
After serving a lengthy ban from international cricket, Brendan Taylor is poised to make a long-awaited comeback to the Zimbabwean Test team in the upcoming second Test against New Zealand. His return comes at a time when Zimbabwe is looking to bounce back after a heavy defeats in the Tests against the Proteas, and Taylor’s…
Read MoreZimbabwe Cricket Boosted by USD 50,000 Sponsorship Deal for Domestic Game
Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has received a welcome injection of funding, with a USD 50,000 sponsorship deal from local company Zim Cyber City aimed at supporting domestic cricket development. The sponsorship was announced during the ongoing men’s T20I tri-series between Zimbabwe, South Africa and New Zealand, and is targeted at strengthening the financial foundation of ZC’s…
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