Australia are set to tour Zimbabwe for a three-match ODI series next year ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup in Southern Africa, but the long-standing Test drought between the two nations will continue.
Before their scheduled tour of South Africa in September-October 2026, the Aussies will make a short stop in Zimbabwe for One-Day Internationals. The development, first reported by News Corp, is expected to be officially confirmed soon. The matches will be played in Harare and potentially Bulawayo, as the 10,000-seater Victoria Falls Stadium is unlikely to be ready in time.
According to ESPNcricinfo, Zimbabwe Cricket had pushed hard for a one-off Test to be added to the series as a marquee fixture, but the idea was dropped due to Australia's packed Test calendar. Australia are set to play at least 19 Test matches from mid-2026 to the 2027 Ashes, leaving no room for an additional fixture.