They also competed in the 2000 Standard Bank Triangular Tournament in January and February, playing six One Day International (ODI) matches against South Africa and England.
[5] Fast bowler Heath Streak, who had originally been selected for the tour, was injured and replaced by Andy Blignaut.
Adams finished with four wickets as Zimbabwe were bowled out for 212, losing the match by an innings and 13 runs on the fourth day.
Gary Brent, Stuart Carlisle, Everton Matambanadzo and Craig Wishart all returned to the squad, with Trevor Gripper, David Mutendera, Gavin Rennie and Bryan Strang all being left out.
[12] Olonga, who was the first black Zimbabwean to play for the national team aged 17 in 1995, took six wickets for 19 runs in the match, his best bowling figures in List A cricket.
The match was rained off and England qualified on net run rate for the final where they lost to South Africa.
[12] Zimbabwe played two one-day warm up matches against South African sides at the start of the One Day International series.