Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka kick off their three-match T20I series at the Harare Sports Club on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. The hosts are searching for a turnaround after a poor run in the format, having lost every game in the recent Tri-Series and suffering a 2-0 defeat in the ODIs.
Sri Lanka, fresh from their series win and boosted by Pathum Nissanka’s fine form, will be keen to carry that momentum into the shortest format as they fine-tune preparations for the Asia Cup. This makes the conditions at Harare Sports Club a crucial factor, with pitch behaviour, past records, and highest scores offering insights into what fans can expect.
How many T20Is has Harare Sports Club Stadium hosted?
Harare Sports Club Stadium has hosted 59 T20 International (T20I) matches as of September, 2025.
How many spectators can Harare Sports Club Stadium hold?
Harare Sports Club Stadium has a seating capacity of 10,000 spectators.
Harare Sports Club Stadium: Pitch report
The Harare Sports Club pitch is traditionally on the slower side, offering grip and turn for spinners, particularly through the middle overs. For T20Is, it provides a balanced contest, pacers often find some movement with the new ball, while batters who apply themselves can build steady innings. However, run-scoring tends to get tougher as the surface slows down later in the game.
Interestingly, no team has ever chased down a 200-plus total at this venue in T20Is, underlining the advantage of batting first. Captains winning the toss usually prefer to set a target and allow their bowlers to exploit the conditions as the match progresses.
Harare Sports Club Stadium: Average scores and toss results in T20Is
Total Matches | 59 |
Matches won batting first | 31 |
Matches won bowling first | 26 |
Average 1st innings Score | 151 |
Average 2nd innings Score | 134 |
What happened in the previous T20I match at Harare Sports Club Stadium?
The last T20I at Harare Sports Club took place on July 26, 2025, when New Zealand edged out South Africa by 3 runs in a thrilling contest. The narrow margin highlighted how challenging the pitch can be for chasing sides, with bowlers playing a decisive role in the closing stages.
What is the highest score by a team at Harare Sports Club Stadium in T20Is?
The highest team score at Harare Sports Club Stadium in T20Is is 234/2, achieved by India against Zimbabwe on July 7, 2024. India posted this massive total in their full quota of 20 overs, maintaining a run rate of 11.70, and went on to win the match convincingly.
What is the lowest score by a team at Harare Sports Club Stadium in T20Is?
The lowest team score at Harare Sports Club Stadium in T20Is is 90/9, recorded by Zimbabwe against Afghanistan on June 14, 2022. Zimbabwe struggled throughout their 20 overs, managing a run rate of just 4.50, and ultimately lost the match.
What is the highest individual score at Harare Sports Club Stadium in T20Is?
The highest individual score at Harare Sports Club Stadium in T20Is is a stunning 172 runs by Aaron Finch of Australia. He smashed this record-breaking knock against Zimbabwe on July 3, 2018, facing just 76 balls with 16 fours and 10 sixes at a strike rate of 226.31.
What is the best bowling figure at Harare Sports Club Stadium in T20Is?
The best bowling figures at Harare Sports Club Stadium in T20Is belong to Mosaddek Hossain of Bangladesh, who took an impressive 5 wickets for just 20 runs in his 4 overs against Zimbabwe on July 31, 2022. Bowling with great control and economy (5.00), Mosaddek delivered a match-winning spell that remains the standout bowling performance at the venue.
Which batter has the most runs at Harare Sports Club Stadium in T20Is?
The batter with the most runs at Harare Sports Club Stadium in T20Is is Sikandar Raza of Zimbabwe. From 29 matches between 2015 and 2025, he has scored 628 runs at an average of 23.25 and a strike rate of 125.60, with a highest score of 65 *. Raza has hit 4 fifties, along with 46 fours and 23 sixes, making him the leading run-scorer at the venue.
Which bowler has the most wickets at Harare Sports Club Stadium in T20Is?
The bowler with the most wickets at Harare Sports Club Stadium in T20Is is Luke Jongwe of Zimbabwe. Between 2015 and 2024, he has taken 27 wickets in 19 innings, with best bowling figures of 4/18. Jongwe has maintained a bowling average of 19.18, a strike rate of 13.40, and an economy rate of 8.58, making him the leading wicket-taker at this venue.
All stats via ESPN cricinfo
ZIM vs. SL betting odds and tips, 1st T20I match
According to Dafabet, Sri Lanka head into the 1st T20I as clear favourites at 1.30 odds, while Zimbabwe are placed at 3.55. The odds reflect Sri Lanka’s superior recent form and their dominance in head-to-head meetings. However, playing at home gives Zimbabwe a chance to cause an upset if their batting unit clicks.
Odds* (click here to bet) | |
Zimbabwe | 3.55 |
Sri Lanka | 1.30 |
*odds are correct at the time of publish
TSN’s Top 3 Predictions:
1. Match Winner – Sri Lanka
2. Top Batter – Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka)
3. Top Bowler – Blessing Muzarabani (Zimbabwe)
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