New Delhi: India's three-match T20I series in Zimbabwe next month will be broadcast in India through a partnership involving FanCode and Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL), Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) announced on Thursday.
Broadcast Details
Under the arrangement, FanCode will exclusively livestream all three matches on its digital platforms, while ZEEL will telecast the series on its recently launched Unite8 Sports channels. The three-match T20I series is scheduled to be played at the Harare Sports Club on July 23, 25, and 26.
The agreement ensures the matches will be available across both television and digital platforms in India, broadening the audience for one of Zimbabwe Cricket's marquee international fixtures.
Statements from Officials
Zimbabwe Cricket chairman Tavengwa Mukuhlani said the partnership would help increase the visibility of the series. 'Welcoming India to Zimbabwe is always a special occasion, and this tour promises to be even bigger with the broadcast reach that Z and FanCode bring together,' Mukuhlani said. 'We have been working with FanCode for a while and are delighted to continue that partnership for this marquee series. Having Unite8 Sports on board as a TV broadcaster is a testament to the growing appetite for Zimbabwean cricket.'
FanCode co-founder Yannick Colaco said the platform would provide comprehensive coverage of the series for Indian audiences. 'This partnership is a natural extension of our commitment to bringing every Indian cricket fan closer to the game. The India Tour of Zimbabwe 2026 will be a high-octane T20 spectacle, and FanCode will bring all the action live to fans, at their convenience,' Colaco said.
For ZEEL, the series marks one of the first major cricket properties to be shown on its newly launched Unite8 Sports channels. The provider also has UAE's ILT20 in its portfolio and has made a big splash with the rights to FIFA events until 2034.
Bavesh Janavlekar, Chief Business Officer, Unite8 Sports, said: 'We are excited to offer some world class cricketing action on our newly launched Unite8 Sports channels. There could not have been a more prestigious offering than India's tour to Zimbabwe, to introduce Unite8 Sports as a brand to cricket fans around the globe.'
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