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[QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 46280, member: 636"]
Zimbabwe will host Sri Lanka for five cricket matches during late August and early September. The Asian team will visit Harare for two One Day International games on August 29 and 31. Three Twenty20 contests will follow on September 3, 6 and 7. Harare Sports Club will stage all five encounters. Zimbabwe Cricket Managing Director Givemore Makoni expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming series.

The Twenty20 matches serve as important preparation for Zimbabwe ahead of major qualifying events. Zimbabwe will host the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final from September 19 through October 4. The regional competition will determine which two African teams advance to the 2026 T20 World Cup. India and Sri Lanka will jointly host the 2026 global tournament. These qualifying matches represent crucial opportunities for Zimbabwe to secure their spot.

The cricket series adds another commitment to Zimbabwe's packed 2025 calendar. Makoni believes the matches will provide entertaining cricket for fans. Historical contests between Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka have delivered competitive and exciting games. The timing allows Zimbabwe's players to fine-tune their skills before the qualifying tournament begins. Success in the regional final could lead to World Cup participation for the first time since recent tournaments.
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