India in Zimbabwe 2026/27

India in Zimbabwe describes a series of bilateral cricket matches rather than a formal domestic competition. The two entities are separate Full Members of the International Cricket Council (ICC), representing their respective countries in international sport. The Board of Control for Cricket in India was founded in 1928, while Zimbabwe Cricket gained Test status in 1992.

Unlike a league structure with a pyramid level or promotion system, these fixtures operate under bilateral agreements between national boards. Matches are scheduled via the ICC Future Tour Program and consist of Test, One Day International (ODI), and Twenty20 International (T20I) formats. There is no permanent 'India in Zimbabwe' competition; the term refers to specific tours, such as the 2024 T20I series or the 2016 ODI/T20I series. These series are distinct from ICC global tournaments like the World Cup or domestic club leagues.

The rivalry features India's dominance in head-to-head records across all formats. Notable performances include Kapil Dev's 175* in ODIs and Abhishek Sharma's 100 in T20Is. In the 2024 T20I series, India won 4-1. These matches allow players to represent their national sides against each other in a setting that differs from multi-nation events.

The competition does not have a founding date, pyramid level, or promotion and relegation system inherent to the series itself. It relies on the administrative frameworks of the two cricket boards. The focus remains on the international matches played between the two teams during these designated tour windows.