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Zimbabwe cricket team stats and records
Data through 20 September 2026Last updated 20 September 2026
In the data, Zimbabwe won 144 of 517 matches between 2003 and 2026 (29.0% of matches with a result). Their best format by win rate is T20Is: 73 wins and 105 defeats (41.0%). At home they won 31.7% of decided matches, and away or at neutral grounds 26.7%. Brendan Taylor has scored the most runs for them in the data (8,569).
Matches
517
2003–2026
Won
144
Lost
352
Win %
29.0%
matches with a result
Tied / drawn / NR
5 / 3 / 13
Zimbabwe results by format
| Format | Played | Won | Lost | Tied | Drawn | NR | Win % | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 50 | 6 | 41 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 12.8% | 2003–2026 |
| ODIs | 284 | 64 | 206 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 23.7% | 2003–2026 |
| T20Is | 182 | 73 | 105 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 41.0% | 2007–2026 |
| List A | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | 2018–2018 |
Win percentage by year
Show as table
| Year | Win % |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 31.8 |
| 2004 | 5.6 |
| 2005 | 7.7 |
| 2006 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | 20.0 |
| 2008 | 10.0 |
| 2009 | 26.7 |
| 2010 | 25.0 |
| 2011 | 29.2 |
| 2012 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | 24.0 |
| 2014 | 15.8 |
| 2015 | 21.9 |
| 2016 | 31.6 |
| 2017 | 40.0 |
| 2018 | 17.9 |
| 2019 | 41.2 |
| 2020 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | 31.8 |
| 2022 | 50.0 |
| 2023 | 53.1 |
| 2024 | 46.9 |
| 2025 | 39.4 |
| 2026 | 37.5 |
Years with at least 3 matches with a result.
Home and away record
| Where | Played | Won | Lost | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 261 | 67 | 184 | 26.7% |
| Home | 254 | 77 | 166 | 31.7% |
Zimbabwe head to head
| Opponent | Played | Won | Lost | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs Bangladesh | 98 | 29 | 69 | 0 |
| vs Pakistan | 63 | 7 | 53 | 3 |
| vs Sri Lanka | 50 | 11 | 36 | 3 |
| vs South Africa | 43 | 0 | 42 | 1 |
| vs Ireland | 42 | 16 | 20 | 6 |
| vs India | 40 | 5 | 35 | 0 |
| vs West Indies | 38 | 7 | 27 | 4 |
| vs New Zealand | 28 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| vs Australia | 22 | 4 | 17 | 1 |
| vs Namibia | 20 | 12 | 8 | 0 |
| vs Netherlands | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| vs Scotland | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| vs England | 9 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| vs Kenya | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| vs United Arab Emirates | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
Highest and lowest totals by Zimbabwe
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | 412 | Pakistan | 1 Sep 2011 | Lost | |
| Zimbabwe | 410 | Bangladesh | 28 Jun 2026 | Won | |
| Zimbabwe | 408/6 | 50 | United States of America | 26 Jun 2023 | Won |
| Zimbabwe | 406 | Sri Lanka | 27 Jan 2020 | Drawn | |
| Zimbabwe | 389 | Bangladesh | 17 Apr 2013 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | 44 | 24.5 | Bangladesh | 3 Nov 2009 | Lost |
| Zimbabwe | 51 | New Zealand | 26 Jan 2012 | Lost | |
| Zimbabwe | 54 | South Africa | 4 Mar 2005 | Lost | |
| Zimbabwe | 57 | 12.4 | Pakistan | 3 Dec 2024 | Lost |
| Zimbabwe | 59 | New Zealand | 7 Aug 2005 | Lost |
Biggest wins
| Winner | Margin | Against | Format | Date | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | innings and 85 runs | Bangladesh | Test | 28 Jun 2026 | Harare Sports Club |
| Zimbabwe | 335 runs | Bangladesh | Test | 17 Apr 2013 | Harare Sports Club |
| Zimbabwe | 304 runs | United States of America | ODI | 26 Jun 2023 | Harare Sports Club |
| Zimbabwe | 290 runs | Gambia | T20I | 23 Oct 2024 | Ruaraka Sports Club Ground |
| Zimbabwe | 175 runs | Canada | ODI | 28 Feb 2011 | Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium |
| Zimbabwe | 10 wickets | Nigeria | T20I | 20 Mar 2024 | Achimota Senior Secondary School A Field |
| Zimbabwe | 9 wickets | Tanzania | T20I | 23 Nov 2023 | United Cricket Club Ground |
| Zimbabwe | 9 wickets | Mozambique | T20I | 20 Oct 2024 | Gymkhana Club Ground, Nairobi |
Heaviest defeats
| Winner | Margin | Against | Format | Date | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | innings and 359 runs | Zimbabwe | Test | 7 Aug 2025 | Queens Sports Club |
| New Zealand | innings and 301 runs | Zimbabwe | Test | 26 Jan 2012 | McLean Park |
| New Zealand | innings and 294 runs | Zimbabwe | Test | 7 Aug 2005 | Harare Sports Club |
| South Africa | innings and 236 runs | Zimbabwe | Test | 6 Jul 2025 | Queens Sports Club |
| Australia | innings and 175 runs | Zimbabwe | Test | 9 Oct 2003 | Western Australia Cricket Association Ground |
| West Indies | 10 wickets | Zimbabwe | ODI | 10 May 2006 | Daren Sammy Cricket Ground |
| New Zealand | 10 wickets | Zimbabwe | ODI | 4 Mar 2011 | Narendra Modi Stadium |
| Pakistan | 10 wickets | Zimbabwe | ODI | 11 Sep 2011 | Harare Sports Club |
Most runs for Zimbabwe
| Player | Team | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Taylor | Zimbabwe | 276 | 8,569 | 33.47 | 73.7 | 171 | 18 |
| Sikandar Raza | Zimbabwe | 280 | 7,916 | 31.79 | 92.2 | 135 | 9 |
| Sean Williams | Zimbabwe | 245 | 7,397 | 33.32 | 88.2 | 174 | 9 |
| Hamilton Masakadza | Zimbabwe | 266 | 6,851 | 26.05 | 66.8 | 158 | 6 |
| Craig Ervine | Zimbabwe | 223 | 6,268 | 30.43 | 70.8 | 160 | 7 |
| Elton Chigumbura | Zimbabwe | 213 | 4,405 | 24.07 | 81.6 | 117 | 2 |
| Tatenda Taibu | Zimbabwe | 134 | 3,649 | 31.73 | 61.4 | 107 | 2 |
| Vusi Sibanda | Zimbabwe | 145 | 3,088 | 21.90 | 63.6 | 103 | 1 |
| BJ Bennett | Zimbabwe | 96 | 2,917 | 32.78 | 115.8 | 169 | 3 |
| Ryan Burl | Zimbabwe | 141 | 2,756 | 27.02 | 110.2 | 83 | 0 |
Most wickets for Zimbabwe
| Player | Team | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sikandar Raza | Zimbabwe | 244 | 221 | 35.45 | 4.95 | 7/113 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | Zimbabwe | 158 | 210 | 27.61 | 5.00 | 7/58 |
| Richard Ngarava | Zimbabwe | 150 | 202 | 25.23 | 5.57 | 5/32 |
| Tendai Chatara | Zimbabwe | 142 | 176 | 29.61 | 4.86 | 5/61 |
| Graeme Cremer | Zimbabwe | 123 | 155 | 37.79 | 4.53 | 5/29 |
| Sean Williams | Zimbabwe | 203 | 135 | 42.84 | 4.80 | 4/43 |
| Kyle Jarvis | Zimbabwe | 82 | 121 | 30.32 | 4.48 | 5/54 |
| Prosper Utseya | Zimbabwe | 150 | 120 | 49.15 | 4.75 | 5/36 |
| Ray Price | Zimbabwe | 100 | 111 | 37.50 | 3.97 | 6/121 |
| Chris Mpofu | Zimbabwe | 109 | 105 | 46.62 | 5.20 | 4/42 |
Grounds where Zimbabwe played most
| Ground | Played | Won | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare Sports Club | 172 | 53 | 114 |
| Queens Sports Club | 82 | 24 | 52 |
| Shere Bangla National Stadium | 31 | 6 | 25 |
| Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 11 | 1 | 9 |
| R Premadasa Stadium | 9 | 3 | 5 |
| United Cricket Club Ground | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Bellerive Oval | 7 | 2 | 4 |
Latest Zimbabwe matches in the data
| Date | Teams | Result | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep 2026 | Zimbabwe 271/8 (50 ov) Australia 272/9 (49.5 ov) | Australia won by 1 wicket | Harare Sports Club |
| 18 Sep 2026 | Australia 356/6 (50 ov) Zimbabwe 272 (48.3 ov) | Australia won by 84 runs | Harare Sports Club |
| 15 Sep 2026 | Australia 294/8 (50 ov) Zimbabwe 235 (45.1 ov) | Australia won by 59 runs | Harare Sports Club |
| 6 Sep 2026 | South Africa 205/5 (20 ov) Zimbabwe 157 (18 ov) | South Africa won by 48 runs | Namibia Cricket Ground |
| 3 Sep 2026 | Namibia 156/6 (20 ov) Zimbabwe 159/5 (18.1 ov) | Zimbabwe won by 5 wickets | Namibia Cricket Ground |
| 1 Sep 2026 | South Africa 185/7 (20 ov) Zimbabwe 142 (17.4 ov) | South Africa won by 43 runs | Namibia Cricket Ground |
| 31 Aug 2026 | Zimbabwe 195/6 (20 ov) Namibia 190 (20 ov) | Zimbabwe won by 5 runs | Namibia Cricket Ground |
| 29 Aug 2026 | Zimbabwe 144/8 (20 ov) South Africa 146/3 (13.4 ov) | South Africa won by 7 wickets | Namibia Cricket Ground |
| 26 Jul 2026 | India 192/5 (20 ov) Zimbabwe 157/7 (20 ov) | India won by 35 runs | Harare Sports Club |
| 25 Jul 2026 | India 219/5 (20 ov) Zimbabwe 129 (17.5 ov) | India won by 90 runs | Harare Sports Club |
Competitions
ICC Men's T20 World Cup (25)ICC Cricket World Cup (23)ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier (8)ICC Champions Trophy (5)ICC Men's T20 World Cup Qualifier (5)
Frequently asked questions
How many matches have Zimbabwe won?
144 of 517 matches in the data (2003–2026): 6 of 50 Tests, 64 of 284 ODIs, 73 of 182 T20Is, 1 of 1 List A.
What is Zimbabwe's highest total?
412 against Pakistan on 1 Sep 2011.
What is Zimbabwe's lowest total?
44 all out against Bangladesh on 3 Nov 2009.
What is Zimbabwe's biggest win?
By innings and 85 runs against Bangladesh (Test, 28 Jun 2026).
Who has taken the most wickets for Zimbabwe?
Sikandar Raza, with 221 wickets in the data.
Coverage: Cricsheet data only (from the early 2000s). Matches against Afghanistan are not included.
Source: computed by CricketWise from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data (ODC-BY). Definitions: methodology.