Zimbabwe: Harare Sports Club is one of the two venues for ICC Cricket World Cup qualifiers matches.

On Tuesday, a match was played between Zimbabwe and Netherlands, where Zimbabwe won by six wickets. After the match flames were visible from the southern end of the ground, as per a report. The material that caught fire was for roofing purpose at the stadium. The reason behind initial spark was unknown and fire broke out quickly and flames were visible because of some highly combustible material.

Authorities were promptly notified due to the Harare Sports Club's proximity to Zimbabwe House, an important government structure. Before the fire could destroy the stands, they extinguished it.

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The ground was examined on Wednesday morning to make sure it was secure for spectators, and it was then given clearance to conduct match as there was no destruction to the ground and stands.

"Zimbabwe Cricket can confirm a fire occurred at Harare Sports Club behind the south-west grandstand at the venue last night. A prompt response from the City of Harare Fire Brigade ensured the flames were quickly doused and there was no damage caused to any of the structures at the ground. Tomorrow's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023 fixture at Harare Sports Club will not be affected and will proceed as scheduled," the statement read.

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At Harare Sports Club, there are still four Super Six games, three more group matches, and the championship game on July 9. The two teams that compete in the final will also earn a spot in the ODI World Cup this year, which will be held in India from October-November.

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