Zimbabwe Cricket has adjusted the schedule for its upcoming multi-format series against Afghanistan, shifting T20I and ODI matches to weekends to ensure greater accessibility for fans. The decision aims to enhance the atmosphere at Harare Sports Club by accommodating more spectators.

The T20I series will now begin on Wednesday, December 11, with subsequent matches on Friday, December 13, and Saturday, December 14. Similarly, the ODI series will start on Tuesday, December 17, followed by games on Thursday, December 19, and Saturday, December 21. These changes were made to align with weekends, replacing the original dates of December 9, 11, and 12 for the T20Is and December 15, 17, and 19 for the ODIs.

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Zimbabwe Cricket Managing Director Givemore Makoni emphasized the importance of prioritizing fan engagement. “We understand the passion our fans have for the game, and we want to give as many people as possible the chance to experience top-level cricket. Moving key matches to the weekend ensures better access for spectators, enhancing the atmosphere at Harare Sports Club,” Makoni said.

The Test series schedule remains unchanged, with Zimbabwe set to host its first Boxing Day Test in 28 years. The match, taking place from December 26-30 at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, marks Zimbabwe’s first Boxing Day fixture since facing England in 1996. This will be followed by the country’s inaugural New Year’s Test, scheduled from January 2-6, also in Bulawayo.

Revised schedule: