The Zim Afro T10 is a T10 cricket league in Zimbabwe, with teams from South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Nigeria. The league is owned by T Ten Sports Management and was launched in 2023 in association with Zimbabwe Cricket. The tournament uses a double round-robin followed by a series of playoff matches. The inaugural edition of the tournament was played in July 2023.[1]
The league was founded by Shaji Ul Mulk, the chairman of the Abu Dhabi T10 league. The Zimbabwe edition was announced at the final of the 2022 Abu Dhabi T10, with an expectation that the inaugural edition would take place in 2023.[2] The first tournament was played between 21 and 29 July 2023 at Harare Sports Club.[3] In the final, Durban Qalandars defeated Joburg Buffaloes by eight wickets.[4][5]
Five privately owned franchise teams competed in the first season of the league in 2023.[6] The second season was increased to six teams in 2024,[7][8] set to be played between 21 and 29 September.[9]
Real estate company Zim Cyber City was named the title sponsor of the inaugural Zim Afro T10 League.[10]
The 2nd edition of the Zim Afro T10 League partnered with Badshahcric, a well-know online sports betting company, as the exclusive sponsor.[11][12][13][14]
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