Venues
A brief rundown of the cricket venues within and around Zimbabwe.
Test/ODI venues
Harare Sports Club (Harare, Zimbabwe)
Harare Sports Club is a favourite among fans and players alike, due to the Keg restaurant right next to the field and the lively atmosphere. The ground held its first Test - the first in Zimbabwe - in 1992 against India and two years later had their first Test win at the ground. In 1956 the ground held its highest recorded capacity - 26,000 - when Rhodesia played the MCC. Now, the maximum capacity is 10,000 although this can be increased with temporary seating, but the capacity is rarely tested. HSC as it is known, is neighboured by the presidential palace and the Royal Harare Golf Club. Most of Zimbabwe's cricket is played at this ground, and as far as international cricket goes Harare is the most active city in the world. In domestic cricket, the ground is home to the Northerns Logan Cup side, and the Harare Sports Club side in the National League and Vigne Cup. Prior to 1982, the ground was known as Salisbury Sports Club.
Bulawayo Athletic Club (Bulawayo, Zimbabwe)
BAC, as it is affectionately known, was the second Test venue in Zimbabwe. It has hosted no Tests since, due to a poor crowd showing in its only Test in 1992. It is the home ground of the successful National League team Bulawayo Athletic Club. In 2007, fire caused US$400,000 worth of damage to the bar and games room. BAC has a capacity of over 12,000 spectators.
Queens Sports Club (Bulawayo, Zimbabwe)
QSC is Zimbabwe's second major ground. The ground capacity of between 9,000 and 13,000 bas been more than sufficient in recent times. In the Bulawayo Metropolitan League for club cricket, this is the home ground for Queens Sports Club.
ODI only venues
Kwekwe Sports Club (Kwekwe, Zimbabwe)
Kwekwe Sports Club has held just one ODI, versus Kenya in late 2002. Kwekwe Sports Club fields a club team in the local Midlands league.
Other venues
Mutare Sports Club (Mutare, Zimbabwe)
Home ground to Easterns in the Logan Cup.
Masvingo Sports Club (Mutare, Zimbabwe)
Home ground to Easterns in the Logan Cup.
Country Club (Harare, Zimbabwe)
The home of the Zimbabwean cricket academy. Part of the facility was burnt down by Mark Vermeulen in 2006.
Takashinga Cricket Club (Highfield, Zimbabwe)
The home of Takashinga Cricket Club, a powerful club team in the National League. Formerly the home of the Old Winstonians.
Alexandra Sports Club (Harare, Zimbabwe)
Formerly, Alexandra Sports Club hosted a lot of First Class cricket and tour matches. But not any more.
Harare South Sports Club (Harare, Zimbabwe)
The ground has fallen in to a state of disrepair. Although the turf is still "usable" it needs a lot of work done to bring it up to an acceptable standard.
Old Georgians Sports Club (Harare, Zimbabwe)
Old Hararians Sports Club (Harare, Zimbabwe)
Home ground for National League team Old Hararians, captained by Mark Vermeulen.
Old Hararians "A" Field (Harare, Zimbabwe)
St George's College Ground, Harare (Harare, Zimbabwe)
Sunrise Sports Club (Harare, Zimbabwe)
Universals Sports Club (Ridgeview, Zimbabwe)
Emakhandeni Sports Club (Emakhandeni, Zimbabwe)
A ground built and funded by Zimbabwe Cricket. Emakhandeni fields a team in the Bulawayo metropolitan league, but the ground suffers from a lack of water.
Gwelo Sports Club (Gweru, Zimbabwe)
Triangle Country Club (Triangle, Zimbabwe)
Reported to have top notch facilities, few matches are played in Triangle due to the required 500km bus trip - the local air port is not large enough to handle entire touring teams.