India’s Zimbabwe tour schedule out: T20I series dates locked

NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced the schedule for India’s upcoming tour of Zimbabwe, with the two sides set to clash in a three-match T20I series in July 2026.Fresh off their T20 World Cup triumph, India will play the short tour, which will be played entirely at the Harare Sports Club. The three matches are scheduled for July 23, 25 and 26, marking India’s first international assignment since lifting the global title. India head into the series with confidence, having dominated their previous tour of Zimbabwe in 2024, where they secured a convincing 4-1 victory in a five-match T20I series. The upcoming fixtures offer another opportunity for the team to build momentum while also testing bench strength ahead of a packed international calendar.India's tour of ZimbabweTwo-series cycle confirmedThe July T20I series will be followed by Zimbabwe’s return tour to India in early 2027. The visitors are scheduled to play a three-match ODI series on January 3, 6 and 9, with matches set to be held in Kolkata, Hyderabad and Mumbai respectively.The Zimbabwe series forms part of a broader 2026-27 home season unveiled by the BCCI, featuring 22 matches across 17 venues against multiple opponents including West Indies, Sri Lanka and Australia. Packed home season aheadIndia’s home season will kick off with West Indies touring for three ODIs and five T20Is from September 27, followed by a white-ball series against Sri Lanka in December. The action will then roll into the Zimbabwe ODIs in January before culminating in the high-profile Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, a five-match Test series starting January 21, 2027.With a mix of formats and marquee contests lined up, the Zimbabwe tour serves as a key starting point for India’s preparations in what promises to be a long and demanding season.