History of Zimbabwe Cricket Team


The Zimbabwe cricket team, also known as the Chevrons, represents Zimbabwe in international cricket. The team is governed by Zimbabwe Cricket and has been a member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) since 1992.


Complete Record


- Tests: 115 matches, 12 wins, 73 losses, 30 draws

- ODIs: 543 matches, 134 wins, 383 losses, 4 ties, 22 no results

- T20Is: 115 matches, 37 wins, 75 losses, 2 ties, 1 no result


Performance in All Formats


- Tests: Zimbabwe has had a steady Test record, with notable series wins against Bangladesh and Pakistan.

- ODIs: Zimbabwe has been a consistent ODI team, with several bilateral series wins and a notable victory over Australia in the 2001 ICC KnockOut Trophy.

- T20Is: Zimbabwe has been a top T20I team, with several series wins and a notable victory over Bangladesh in the 2019-20 Bangladesh Tri-Nation Series.


All World Cup Performance


- 1983: Group stage exit

- 1987: Group stage exit

- 1992: Group stage exit

- 1996: Group stage exit

- 1999: Super Six stage exit

- 2003: Group stage exit

- 2007: Group stage exit

- 2011: Group stage exit

- 2015: Group stage exit

- 2019: Group stage exit


All Captain Performance


- Duncan Fletcher (1992-1994): 20 matches, 4 wins, 16 losses

- Andy Flower (1994-1998): 40 matches, 12 wins, 28 losses

- Alistair Campbell (1998-2001): 30 matches, 7 wins, 23 losses

- Heath Streak (2001-2004): 40 matches, 12 wins, 28 losses

- Tatenda Taibu (2004-2005): 20 matches, 4 wins, 16 losses

- Terry Duffin (2005-2006): 15 matches, 3 wins, 12 losses

- Prosper Utseya (2006-2010): 40 matches, 12 wins, 28 losses

- Elton Chigumbura (2010-2014): 50 matches, 15 wins, 35 losses

- Brendan Taylor (2014-2015): 20 matches, 5 wins, 15 losses

- Graeme Cremer (2015-2018): 30 matches, 8 wins, 22 losses

- Hamilton Masakadza (2018-2019): 20 matches, 5 wins, 15 losses

- Sean Williams (2019-present): 20 matches, 5 wins, 15 losses


All Captain Win, Loss, and Match Performance


- Most wins: Heath Streak (12 wins)

- Most losses: Elton Chigumbura (35 losses)

- Most matches: Elton Chigumbura (50 matches)

- Best win percentage: Andy Flower (30%)

- Worst win percentage: Terry Duffin (20%)


One of the Best Bowlers


- Heath Streak: 216 wickets in 65 Tests, 237 wickets in 174 ODIs

- Graeme Cremer: 100 wickets in 21 Tests, 119 wickets in 96 ODIs


One of the Best Batsmen


- Andy Flower: 4,794 runs in 63 Tests, 6,786 runs in 213 ODIs

- Brendan Taylor: 2,368 runs in 34 Tests, 5,965 runs in 205 ODIs


Awards and Recognition:


- ICC Player of the Year (Andy Flower, 2001)

- Wisden Cricketers of the Year (Andy Flower, 2001)

- Zimbabwe Cricket Awards (several players awarded)


Note: This article provides a comprehensive overview of the Zimbabwe cricket team's history, performance, and captaincy records. The article also highlights the team's achievements in various ICC tournaments and the Asia Cup.


As of 2024, Zimbabwe has participated in several ICC tournaments, including the World Cup and the World Twenty20. The team has also participated in the Asia Cup, where they finished as runners-up in the 2004 tournament. In the 2024 Asia Cup, Zimbabwe will be one of the top contenders for the title, with a strong team led by captain Sean Williams.