Under the agreement, 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 partnership ensures that the series will be accessible across both television and digital platforms in India, significantly expanding the reach of one of Zimbabwe Cricket’s major international assignments.
Zimbabwe Cricket Chairman Tavengwa Mukuhlani said the collaboration would enhance the visibility of the series and strengthen audience engagement.
“Welcoming India to Zimbabwe is always a special occasion, and this tour promises to be even bigger with the broadcast reach that ZEEL 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 television broadcaster is a testament to the growing appetite for Zimbabwean cricket.”
FanCode Co-founder Yannick Colaco said the platform remained committed to bringing cricket closer to fans across India and would provide extensive coverage of the series.
“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-intensity T20 spectacle, and FanCode will bring all the action live to fans at their convenience,” Colaco said.
For ZEEL, the series represents one of the first major cricket properties to be showcased on its newly launched Unite8 Sports channels. The broadcaster has already secured a place in international sports broadcasting through its portfolio, which includes the UAE’s International League T20, while also acquiring rights to FIFA events through 2034.
Bavesh Janavlekar, Chief Business Officer of Unite8 Sports, described the series as a landmark opportunity for the network’s growing sports presence.
“We are excited to offer world-class cricketing action on our newly launched Unite8 Sports channels. There could not have been a more prestigious offering than India’s tour of Zimbabwe to introduce Unite8 Sports as a brand to cricket fans around the world,” Janavlekar said.
The broadcast arrangement marks a significant step in expanding the global reach of Zimbabwean cricket while ensuring extensive access for Indian audiences. With television and digital coverage combined, the India-Zimbabwe T20I series is set to attract widespread viewership and strengthen the commercial and sporting profile of the bilateral contest.
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