The Zim Afro T10 League 2023 is set to captivate cricket enthusiasts. It promises an exhilarating showcase of talent from Zimbabwe and international cricket stars. This eagerly awaited tournament will take place in Harare, Zimbabwe, from July 20 to July 29, 2023.
The Zim Afro T10 League 2023’s round-robin format, playoffs, and star-studded lineups promise to impact Zimbabwe’s cricketing landscape significantly.
All You Need to Know About Zim Afro T10 League
The Zim Afro League presents a golden opportunity for Zimbabwean cricketers to shine on a global stage. Each team must include at least six Zimbabwean players, including one emerging player chosen through a nationwide talent hunt mission. This focus on local talent will enable Zimbabwean cricketers to showcase their skills and gain exposure in the international arena.
Zim Afro T10 League Teams
Here are the 5 teams with the captains in the League:
| Team | Captain |
|---|---|
| Harare Hurricanes | Tendai Chatara |
| Joburg Buffaloes | Sikandar Raza |
| Durban Qalandars | Sean Williams |
| Bulawayo Braves | Craig Ervine |
| Cape Town Samp Army | Brendan Taylor |
Schedule:
Here is a table of the Zim Afro League 2023 schedule and fixtures (expected):
Here’s the complete table for the Zim Afro T10 2023 cricket matches:
| Date | Time | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jul 20 | 07:00 PM LOCAL | Harare Hurricanes vs Bulawayo Braves, 1st Match | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| Fri, Jul 21 | 03:00 PM LOCAL | Cape Town Samp Army vs Durban Qalandars, 2nd Match | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| Fri, Jul 21 | 05:00 PM LOCAL | Joburg Buffaloes vs Bulawayo Braves, 3rd Match | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| Fri, Jul 21 | 07:00 PM LOCAL | Harare Hurricanes vs Cape Town Samp Army, 4th Match | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| Sat, Jul 22 | 03:00 PM LOCAL | Durban Qalandars vs Joburg Buffaloes, 5th Match | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| Sat, Jul 22 | 05:00 PM LOCAL | Cape Town Samp Army vs Bulawayo Braves, 6th Match | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| Sat, Jul 22 | 07:00 PM LOCAL | Joburg Buffaloes vs Harare Hurricanes, 7th Match | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| Sun, Jul 23 | 03:00 PM LOCAL | Durban Qalandars vs Bulawayo Braves, 8th Match | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| Sun, Jul 23 | 05:00 PM LOCAL | Joburg Buffaloes vs Cape Town Samp Army, 9th Match | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| Sun, Jul 23 | 07:00 PM LOCAL | Harare Hurricanes vs Durban Qalandars, 10th Match | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| Mon, Jul 24 | 05:00 PM LOCAL | Bulawayo Braves vs Cape Town Samp Army, 11th Match | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| Mon, Jul 24 | 07:00 PM LOCAL | Joburg Buffaloes vs Durban Qalandars, 12th Match | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| Tue, Jul 25 | 03:00 PM LOCAL | Cape Town Samp Army vs Harare Hurricanes, 13th Match | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| Tue, Jul 25 | 05:00 PM LOCAL | Bulawayo Braves vs Durban Qalandars, 14th Match | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| Tue, Jul 25 | 07:00 PM LOCAL | Harare Hurricanes vs Joburg Buffaloes, 15th Match | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| Wed, Jul 26 | 03:00 PM LOCAL | Bulawayo Braves vs Harare Hurricanes, 16th Match | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| Wed, Jul 26 | 05:00 PM LOCAL | Durban Qalandars vs Cape Town Samp Army, 17th Match | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| Wed, Jul 26 | 07:00 PM LOCAL | Bulawayo Braves vs Joburg Buffaloes, 18th Match | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| Thu, Jul 27 | 05:00 PM LOCAL | Durban Qalandars vs Harare Hurricanes, 19th Match | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| Thu, Jul 27 | 07:00 PM LOCAL | Cape Town Samp Army vs Joburg Buffaloes, 20th Match | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| Fri, Jul 28 | 03:00 PM LOCAL | TBC vs TBC, Qualifier 1 | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| Fri, Jul 28 | 05:00 PM LOCAL | TBC vs TBC, Eliminator | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| Fri, Jul 28 | 07:00 PM LOCAL | TBC vs TBC, Qualifier 2 | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| Sat, Jul 29 | 05:00 PM LOCAL | TBC vs TBC, Final | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
Zim Afro 2023 Schedule PDF Download
You can download the Zim Afro t10 League schedule and match fixtures in PDF form here.
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Zim Afro Venues
The League 2023 will be held at three venues in Harare, Zimbabwe.
The iconic Harare Sports Club, the new Sykes Kelani Stadium known for its fast pitches. Further, the Harare Metropolitan Sports Club will host the matches.
The venues chosen for the Zim Afro League 2023 offer an excellent platform. Zimbabwean cricket will showcase its talent on a global scale. This tournament represents a significant milestone in the country’s cricketing aspirations.
Zim Afro T10 League 2023 Tickets
You can look for the official website for ticket booking. The tickets will be available at the start of July.
Broadcasting
here are the broadcasting partners for the league:
| Country | Channel |
|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | ZBC TV, Ten Sports, YouTube |
| India | Star Sports |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports |
| Bangladesh | Gazi TV |
| Sri Lanka | Siyatha TV |
| United Kingdom | FreeSports |
| United States | Willow TV |
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Zim Afro T10 Teams Squad 2023: Full List of Players After Draft
Durban Qalandars
| Player | Country |
|---|---|
| Asif Ali | Pakistan |
| Mohammed Amir | Pakistan |
| George Linde | South Africa |
| Hazratullah Zazai | Afghanistan |
| Tim Seifert | New Zealand |
| Sisanda Magala | South Africa |
| Hilton Cartwright | Australia |
| Mirza Baig | Pakistan |
| Tayyab Abbas | Pakistan |
| Craig Ervine | Zimbabwe |
| Tendai Chatara | Zimbabwe |
| Brad Evans | Zimbabwe |
| Clive Madande | Zimbabwe |
| Nick Welch | Zimbabwe |
| Andre Fletcher | West Indies |
Cape Town Samp Army Full Squad
| Player | Country |
|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | Afghanistan |
| Sean Williams | Zimbabwe |
| Bhanuka Rajapaksa | Sri Lanka |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Sri Lanka |
| Sheldon Cottrell | West Indies |
| Hamilton Masakadza | Zimbabwe |
| Karim Janat | Afghanistan |
| Chamika Karunaratne | Sri Lanka |
| Peter Hatzoglou | Australia |
| Matthew Breetzke | South Africa |
| Richard Ngarava | Zimbabwe |
| Zhuwao Cephas | Zimbabwe |
| Mohammad Irfan | Pakistan |
| Stuart Binny | India |
| Tadshiwani Marumani | Zimbabwe |
| Tinashe Kamunakewe | Zimbabwe |
| Parthiv Patel | India |
Harare Hurricanes Team Squad
| Player | Country |
|---|---|
| Eoin Morgan | England |
| Mohammad Nabi | Afghanistan |
| Evin Lewis | West Indies |
| Robin Uthappa | India |
| Donovan Ferreira | South Africa |
| Shahnawaz Dahani | Pakistan |
| Duan Jansen | South Africa |
| Samit Patel | England |
| Kevin Koththigoda | Sri Lanka |
| Christopher Mpofu | Zimbabwe |
| Regis Chakabva | Zimbabwe |
| Luke Jongwe | Zimbabwe |
| Brandon Mavuta | Zimbabwe |
| Tashinga Mushiwa | Zimbabwe |
| Irfan Pathan | India |
| S Sreesanth | India |
| Khalid Shah | United Arab Emirates |
Bulawayo Braves Team Players
| Player | Country |
|---|---|
| Sikandar Raza | Zimbabwe |
| Taskin Ahmed | Bangladesh |
| Ashton Turner | Australia |
| Tymal Mills | England |
| Thisara Perera | Sri Lanka |
| Ben McDermott | Australia |
| Beau Webster | Australia |
| Ryan Burl | Zimbabwe |
| Patrick Dooley | Zimbabwe |
| Kobe Herft | Zimbabwe |
| Timycen Maruma | Zimbabwe |
| Joylord Gumbie | Zimbabwe |
| Innocent Kaia | Zimbabwe |
| Faraz Akram | Zimbabwe |
| Mujeeb Ur Rehman | Afghanistan |
Joburg Buffaloes
| Player | Country |
|---|---|
| Mushfiqur Rahim | Bangladesh |
| Odean Smith | West Indies |
| Tom Banton | England |
| Yusuf Pathan | India |
| Will Smeed | England |
| Noor Ahmad | Afghanistan |
| Ravi Bopara | England |
| Usman Shinwari | Pakistan |
| Junior Dala | South Africa |
| Blessing Muzarabani | Zimbabwe |
| Wellington Masakadza | Zimbabwe |
| Wesley Madhevere | Zimbabwe |
| Victor Nyauchi | Zimbabwe |
| Milton Shumba | Zimbabwe |
| Mohammed Hafeez | Pakistan |
| Rahul Chopra | India |
Here are some of the marquee players who have been signed for the tournament:
- Harare Hurricanes: Eoin Morgan, Evin Lewis, Shahnawaz Dahani, Robin Uthappa
- Joburg Buffaloes: Yusuf Pathan, Mushfiqur Rahman, Tom Banton, Noor Ahmad
- Durban Qalandars: Asif Ali, Sisanda Magala, George Linde, Hazratullah Zazai
- Bulawayo Braves: Chris Gayle, Sikandar Raza, Andre Russell, Brandon Mavuta
- Cape Town Samp Army: Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Karim Janat, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Maheesh Theekshana
Zim Afro T10 League Draft Live Streaming
You can watch Zim Afro League Draft Live on the official YouTube Channel of the T10 with the handle (@T10LeagueOfficial)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When will Zim Afro t10 League Start?
The Zim Afro T10 League 2023 will start on July 20, 2023, and will conclude on July 29, 2023. The tournament will be played entirely in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Who is behind T10 League?
The T10 League, the world’s first professional T10 cricket league, is owned by Ten Sports India. Founded in 2017, it takes place in the UAE, featuring teams from around the globe. Nawab Shaji Ul Mulk, a successful businessman, serves as the chairman of the league and Abu Dhabi T10 League.
Conclusion
The Zim Afro T10 League 2023 approaches with anticipation. Cricket fans eagerly await the fusion of local talent and international stars, creating an electrifying atmosphere in Harare. This tournament showcases high-quality cricket and offers Zimbabwean players a global platform to shine. Get ready for a memorable event!
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