Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (Z) has secured the exclusive broadcast rights for India’s tour of Zimbabwe, further expanding its sports portfolio and strengthening its presence in cricket broadcasting.
The Twenty20 International series, scheduled for July 2026, will be broadcast live on Unite8 Sports 1 and Unite8 Sports 1 HD in Hindi, and on Unite8 Sports 2 and Unite8 Sports 2 HD in English.
The partnership with Zimbabwe Cricket adds to Z’s growing roster of sports properties, which includes the ILT20 and the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026™. The acquisition reinforces the company’s strategy of building a diversified sports ecosystem spanning both cricket and football.
Commenting on the development, Bavesh Janavlekar, Chief Business Officer – Unite8 Sports, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. said, “We are delighted to bring India’s tour of Zimbabwe to viewers as we continue to scale Unite8 Sports into a compelling destination for premium global sport. This acquisition reflects our broader strategy of building a diversified sports portfolio. We will continue to offer rich and engaging sporting action across our platforms and look forward to a long term partnership with Zimbabwe cricket.”
With the latest rights deal, Z aims to enhance its sports offering and deliver premium live sporting content to audiences nationwide.
