Zimbabwe look to consolidate position as Africa's second best

A five-match bilateral T20 series against full member opposition is a rare opportunity for any associate side, but when Namibia take on neighbouring Zimbabwe in Bulawayo this week it will be their hosts that are out to prove a point. Long recognised as South Africa's only significant regional rivals, Zimbabwe's clear claim on the title of Africa's second best team has been rather eroded of late, a combination of calamities both on and off the field conspiring to see them miss the last two World Cups, failing to make it through