In the years between World War II and independence from the United Kingdom in 1980, the ground hosted several of Rhodesia's home matches in the Currie Cup, South Africa's main domestic first-class competition.

In July 1992, Zimbabwe became a full member of the International Cricket Council (ICC), thus obtaining Test status.

[4] The ground is surrounded by Jacaranda trees and with a beautiful gabled pavilion, Harare Sports Club is in the heart of the city.

It is bordered by the heavily guarded presidential palace on one side and the prestigious Royal Harare Golf Club on another.

[4] However, that capacity is rarely tested and in recent times only the 2014 Zimbabwe Tri-Series, involving Australia and South Africa, and the 2018 Cricket World Cup Qualifier have drawn sizeable crowds.