Victoria Falls stadium nears completion ahead of CWC27

The Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium in Victoria Falls is nearing completion as preparations for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup gather pace in Zimbabwe. The main building works are substantially complete, and Zimbabwe has a The media and broadcast centres, changing rooms, medical facility, grandstands and grass banks are substantially complete. Roofing, bucket-seat installation and other finishing work are underway, with corporate gazebos also set to be added.

Zimbabwe Cricket is now concentrating on final details before the stadium’s first trial match, whose date will be announced in due course. Managing Director Givemore Makoni said outstanding materials had been delivered and the remaining job Makoni said the trial match would allow the organisation to assess the playing facilities and essential match-day operations. The venue’s first match at the 2027 event is scheduled to be Zimbabwe’s final group-stage fixture against India on

The stadium is also scheduled to host three Super 7 games on 28 and 30 October and 1 November. Zimbabwe will co-host the tournament with South Africa and Namibia, with Harare, Bulawayo and Victoria Falls set to welcome teams and fans. The progress was highlighted during a recently concluded ICC inspection of Zimbabwe’s host cities. The inspection included Takashinga Cricket Club, considered as a potential warm-up venue, as well as Harare Sports Club, Victoria Falls and