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Zimbabwe ends 5 year wait for T20I victory over Afghanistan
Zimbabwe finally broke a five-year drought against Afghanistan in T20I cricket, claiming a thrilling four-wicket win in a last-ball decider at Harare Sports Club yesterday. This marks their first vict...Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 06:45hrs | 151 | by Staff reporter
Chevrons hit rock bottom in record-breaking defeat to Pakistan
Zimbabwe's performance in yesterday's T20I against Pakistan at Queens Sports Club was nothing short of disastrous, culminating in a humiliating 10-wicket defeat. The loss handed Pakistan an unassailab...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 06:38hrs | 54 | by Staff reporter
Pakistan crush Zimbabwe in second ODI to level series
Pakistan delivered a dominant performance in the second One Day International (ODI) at Queens Sports Club, cruising to a 10-wicket victory over Zimbabwe to level the three-match series 1-1.Zim...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 17:42hrs | 49 | by Staff reporter
Rain halts Play as Zimbabwe eyes victory over Pakistan in Bulawayo
Heavy rain, accompanied by thunder and lightning, has disrupted Pakistan's pursuit of Zimbabwe's 205 all out during the first One Day International (ODI) at Queens Sports Club. By 3:40 PM, the weather...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 14:53hrs | 501 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Chevrons clinch ICC T20 qualifier with unbeaten record
Zimbabwe's cricket team, the Chevrons, secured a comprehensive 61-run victory over Kenya at Gymkhana Club Ground yesterday, completing an unbeaten campaign at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Re...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 08:39hrs | 478 | by Staff reporgter
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Zimbabwe smashes T20 World record
Zimbabwe's cricket team, the Chevrons, shattered the record for the highest-ever T20 international score after racking up a monumental 344-4 against Gambia during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub-Regio...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 15:55hrs | 3551 | by Staff reporter
Musekiwa, Maposa named in Zimbabwe T20 squad
Zimbabwe unveils young squad for T20 World Cup Regional QualifiersZimbabwe has announced an exciting 15-man squad for the T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifiers, set to take place in Kenya t...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 08:06hrs | 244 | by Staff reporter
Poor fielding costs Chevrons again
Zimbabwe faced defeat in the third T20I against India due to poor fielding, losing by 23 runs at Harare Sports Club. Despite a strong innings by Dion Myers, who scored his maiden T20I half-century, Zi...Published: 11 Jul 2024 at 07:24hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe stuns India in T20
India's post-T20 World Cup celebrations were cut short as Zimbabwe delivered a stunning upset, defeating the reigning champions by 13 runs in a T20I match at Harare Sports Club. India, restricted to 1...Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 10:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chevrons win gold medal at African Games
THE Zimbabwe men's cricket team, also known as the Chevrons, sealed gold following a resounding victory over Namibia by eight wickets in the final at the African Games in Ghana on Saturday.Opt...Published: 24 Mar 2024 at 14:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Utseya resigns
THE Zimbabwe U19 camp remained united yesterday amid reports that Prosper Utseya will leave his coaching post after the team's campaign in the Men's U19 World Cup where they face-off with hosts South ...Published: 31 Jan 2024 at 04:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chevrons stumble again in Namibia, face nervy series decider
ZIMBABWE wasted an opportunity to clinch their five-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series after succumbing to a disappointing seven-wicket loss in the fourth encounter against Namibia in Windhoek...Published: 29 Oct 2023 at 18:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa salutes Heath Streak
THE late cricket icon Heath Streak is likely to live long in the memories of many Zimbabweans, with President Mnangagwa yesterday describing the former national team captain and coach as a "great spor...Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 19:43hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Heath Streak, the Matabele Warrior
A sheepish, charming young man with a broad smile when he strode in the national cricket team many eons ago the departed Heath Streak was fondly remembered in Zimbabwe cricket circles, and greatly wor...Published: 09 Sep 2023 at 07:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Cricket greats salute Streak
CRICKET greats from all over the world have paid tribute to legendary all-rounder, Heath Streak who succumbed to cancer on Sunday.The former Zimbabwe captain and coach died at the age of 49....Published: 05 Sep 2023 at 06:21hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Heath Streak not dead'
The SPORTS AND RECREATION COMMISSION has issued a statement saying FORMER Zimbabwe cricket captain and coach Heath Hilton Streak who some publications this morning reported that he had died is still a...Published: 23 Aug 2023 at 06:34hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe loses cricket talent to England
The ECB are to lobby the government to expedite exciting batting talent Tawanda Muyeye's eligibility for England.Kent opener Muyeye, 22, is currently on a five-year leave to remain period whic...Published: 06 Jul 2023 at 17:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sean Williams gives Zimbabwe advantage in crucial World Cup qualifier
Veteran all-rounder Sean Williams starred with the ball taking three wickets for 41 as Zimbabwe restricted Scotland to 234 for eight at the half stage of a tie which will decide Zimbabwe's World Cup f...Published: 04 Jul 2023 at 13:39hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Chevrons down but not out
Zimbabwe cricket fans suffered a heartbreak after the national cricket team, the Chevrons, stumbled in their quest to qualify for the World Cup with a defeat to Sri Lanka at Queens Sports Club in Bula...Published: 03 Jul 2023 at 07:11hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Sri Lanka humble Zimbabwe to secure World Cup spot
Pathum Nissanka's sublime unbeaten 101 propelled Sri Lanka to a place in this year's Cricket World Cup in India as the 1996 winners trounced hosts Zimbabwe by nine wickets at Queens Sports Club on Sun...Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 17:11hrs | 9 | by AFP
Zimbabwe struggle with the bat against Sri Lanka
PLAYING in front of a sold out Queens Sports Club, Zimbabwe batters had a tough outing against Sri Lanka as they were bowled out for 165 runs in 32,2 overs.Sean Williams and Sikandar Raza were...Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 13:31hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe strengthen CWC23 qualification hopes with Oman win
Zimbabwe's undefeated run in the tournament continued as they overcame a spirited Oman at Bulawayo.Oman showed fight with the bat, but weren't able to overcome the mammoth Zimbabwe total in th...Published: 29 Jun 2023 at 21:01hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe outclass USA to maintain perfect record
ZIMBABWE maintained their perfect record in the on-going ICC World Cup Qualifiers after cruising to their biggest victory in ODIs following a dominant 304-run victory against USA in their final Group ...Published: 26 Jun 2023 at 19:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe can learn from Ashes Series
Zimbabwe's Test players are likely to be keeping an eye on proceedings in England over the coming months as a new chapter is to be written in Ashes history.It's a series that will see the seco...Published: 19 Jun 2023 at 16:12hrs | 10 | by Staff Reporter
Comprehensive win for Zimbabwe cricket team
Zimbabwe won the toss at Harare and chose to take the field on the opening day of ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023.Brilliant hundreds from Craig Ervine and Sean Williams helped Zimba...Published: 18 Jun 2023 at 15:52hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Warning shots fired
ALL-ROUNDER Sikandar Raza smashed a brilliant century before excelling with the ball as Zimbabwe warmed up for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier with a victory over minnows Oman in a high-s...Published: 14 Jun 2023 at 06:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Netherlands joins Ireland, Sri Lanka in Bulawayo
THE Netherlands cricket team arrived in Bulawayo yesterday ahead of the start of the 2023 Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifiers which get underway on Sunday.Touching down in the City of Kings and...Published: 12 Jun 2023 at 06:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Check your details on voters' roll
REGISTERED voters whose names are missing from the voters' roll and those moved to other polling stations or constituencies have to continuously check if corrections have been effected on the mobile U...Published: 07 Jun 2023 at 07:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Voters' roll must be audited before elections' CCC's folly is no excuse for granting Zanu PF legitimacy again
A year or so ago, Team Pachedu warned that the voters' roll was in shambles. ZEC denied the accusation by denying ownership of the voters' roll Team Pachedu have used for their analysis. Team Pachedu ...Published: 31 May 2023 at 09:09hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
'Stop dramatising electoral process'
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has said it is executing its functions independently and is confident of delivering credible elections as it does not fear or favour any political party....Published: 31 May 2023 at 07:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
CCC pushes for urgent ZEC meeting to raise voters' roll anomalies
Opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has written to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) seeking audience with the poll management authority so as to point out some "serious irregularitie...Published: 29 May 2023 at 19:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe loses second ODI by 46 runs
Gary Balance's 50 was in vain as Zimbabwe lost the second One Day International by 46 runs at Harare Sports Club leaving the series poised at one all with the decider set for Monday.The Chevro...Published: 21 Jan 2023 at 17:52hrs | 8 | by Staff Reporter
Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe in dramatic T20 ending
Bangladesh survived an remarkable finale to beat Zimbabwe by three runs in an exciting Men's T20 World Cup game in Brisbane.Needing five from the final ball to successfully chase 151, number 1...Published: 30 Oct 2022 at 11:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe stuns Pakistan
Zimbabwe pulled off a stunning one-run upset over Pakistan on Thursday to put the Asian giants in danger of an early exit from the Twenty20 World Cup.Zimbabwe were restricted to 130-8 after el...Published: 27 Oct 2022 at 18:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Chevrons target Pakistan upset
FROM one big test to another, the Zimbabwe national cricket team are today set to continue with their search of a big scalp at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup when they face former champions Pakistan at t...Published: 27 Oct 2022 at 06:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe back among international cricket big boys
FOR six years, Zimbabwe endured the agony of not appearing at an International Cricket Council major tournament.In 2018, the Chevrons were presented with a perfect opportunity to qualify for t...Published: 23 Oct 2022 at 09:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa salutes heroic Zimbabwe Chevrons
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday saluted the Zimbabwe national cricket team after the Chevrons wrote a new piece of history in Australia by qualifying to the prestigious Super 12 of the ICC Men's T20 Wor...Published: 22 Oct 2022 at 05:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
West Indies survive Zimbabwe fright
The West Indies have kept their T20 World Cup campaign alive, overcoming another batting collapse, horror run out and wayward early bowling to beat Zimbabwe by 31 runs in Hobart.The two-time c...Published: 19 Oct 2022 at 20:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Raza leads Zimbabwe to victory against Ireland at T20 World Cup
INFORM All-rounder Sikandar Raza continued his brilliant form with a dominant display to inspire Zimbabwe to a comprehensive 31-run win over Ireland in their opening match of the ICC Men's T20 World C...Published: 17 Oct 2022 at 20:21hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's new British bowling coach ready for battle
ZIMBABWE'S new bowling coach Steve Kirby seems to read from the same book as head coach Dave Houghton as the Englishman appears to have settled quickly in his role in the national cricket team that is...Published: 11 Oct 2022 at 06:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Chevrons head for Australia
THE Zimbabwe men's cricket team are set to leave for Australia this evening to take part in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup where they are targeting to make it at least to the Super 12 Stage.The C...Published: 07 Oct 2022 at 05:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tuskers bar Eagles again despite Marumani heroics
A brilliant century from Tadiwanashe Marumani was not enough for Alliance Health Eagles to overcome some fine consistent teamwork from Tuskers, who beat them again on Monday in the Pro50 Championship ...Published: 04 Oct 2022 at 06:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe name strong WC squad
CAPTAIN Craig Ervine has returned to the Zimbabwe national cricket team squad ahead of the T20 World Cup tournament in Australia next month.Zimbabwe Cricket announced the 15-member squad that ...Published: 16 Sep 2022 at 06:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe star Sikandar Raza makes history by claiming ICC monthly award
VETERAN all-rounder Sikandar Raza has created history by becoming the first Zimbabwe player to win the ICC Men's Player of the Month award.Raza beat New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Santner an...Published: 12 Sep 2022 at 19:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe cricket attracting UK talent
Somerset will be looking for a new bowling coach over the winter, with Steve Kirby set to leave the county to take up an equivalent role with Zimbabwe.Kirby, a former player for Somerset befor...Published: 08 Sep 2022 at 07:44hrs | | by Associated Press
Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza shortlisted for ICC Player of the Month award
ZIMBABWE cricket star Sikandar Raza has been shortlisted for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for August 2022 in recognition of his outstanding individual performances against Bangladesh and In...Published: 07 Sep 2022 at 06:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chevrons suffer double blow
Zimbabwe has lost batting stalwarts, captain Craig Ervine and Sean Williams ahead of their first One Day International against Bangladesh atHarare Sports Club this morning.Yesterday, Zimba...Published: 05 Aug 2022 at 06:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe beat Bangladesh in T20 opener
Batsmen Sikandar Raza and Wessly Madhevere starred as Zimbabwe beat Bangladesh by 17 runs in Harare today in the first of a three-match Twenty20 international series.Zimbabwe posted 205-3 and ...Published: 30 Jul 2022 at 19:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo sports facilities in sorry state
BULAWAYO residents have lamented over the city's poor state of sports and recreational facilities, which they say points to deteriorating service delivery by the local authority.Bulawayo Progr...Published: 25 Jul 2022 at 19:46hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Unbeaten Zimbabwe win group with bowling masterclass
Zimbabwe 132 all out (19.3) beat Netherlands 95 all out (18.2) by 37 runsZimbabwe came up with an incredible bowling performance to be crowned the winners o...Published: 18 Jul 2022 at 08:53hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
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