The tournament will begin on August 28 in Windhoek, Namibia and is being seen as an important step towards next year's World Cup. The tri-series will also lay the foundation for the launch of the Africa Cup which is a new continental tournament that is expected to begin in 2027.

The three host nations of the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2027, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Namibia will take part in a historic T20I tri-series later this month. The tournament will begin on August 28 in Windhoek, Namibia and is being seen as an important step towards next year's World Cup.

The tri-series will also lay the foundation for the launch of the Africa Cup which is a new continental tournament that is expected to begin in 2027.

A First For African Cricket

The series is being organised to bring the three neighbouring countries together through regular international cricket while building excitement for the ODI World Cup 2027 which will return to Africa after 24 years.