Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe, 2026 kicks off with a highly anticipated clash at Harare Sports Club. In a blockbuster opener for both teams, Zimbabwe will face co-hosts Bangladesh at 01:00 PM (IST) - 07:30 AM (GMT) Thursday, 9th July 2026. As the cricketing world turns its eyes to this thrilling encounter, we break down the teams, conditions, and key players to predict who will emerge victorious.
ZIM vs BAN (Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh) Match Details
| Match | ZIM vs BAN |
| League | Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe, 2026 |
| Date | Thursday, 9th July 2026 |
| Time | 01:00 PM (IST) - 07:30 AM (GMT) |
| Match Venue | Harare Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe |
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh (ZIM vs BAN) Match Preview
In the low-scoring first ODI, the Chevrons defeated Bangladesh by 25 runs while defending a total of 141. Despite a lackluster batting performance, they staged a brilliant comeback with the ball; their fast bowlers—Blessing Muzarabani, Brad Evans, Newman Nyamhuri, and captain Richard Ngarava—all claimed wickets.
For Bangladesh, this defeat follows their historic series victory against Australia. Their batters struggled to cope with the bounce of the pitch, and the entire team was bowled out for 116 runs. A bright spot for them was the form of Nahid Rana, who took 6 wickets for 21 runs in his spell.
ZIM vs BAN 2nd ODI Pitch Report
The pitch at Harare Sports Club has been very favorable for fast bowlers, especially those capable of delivering fierce bouncers. The ball's bounce and movement vary, making it difficult for batsmen to settle at the crease; scoring runs requires patience and an understanding of the bounce. The average score for an innings here is around 250, and the team winning the toss is likely to opt to bowl first.
Who will win today 2nd ODI Match between Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh?
Aaj ka BAN vs ZIM match kon jeetega: Zimbabwe leads the three-match series 1-0 after successfully defending a modest total of 141 runs in a thrilling, low-scoring first ODI. While Bangladesh’s bowling was outstanding—particularly Nahid Rana’s record-breaking spell of 6 for 21—their batting faltered, resulting in the entire team being bowled out for 116.
Although Bangladesh holds a historically superior head-to-head record (51 wins to 31), Zimbabwe enters this match as the strong favorite given their current form. Playing on home soil, they have already won the lone Test and demonstrated immense fighting spirit by recovering from a precarious position to clinch the opening ODI.
If Bangladesh's top-order batters fail to cope with the local conditions once again, Zimbabwe will have a golden opportunity to make history and seal the bilateral series right here.
ZIM vs BAN ODI Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played- 82
- Won by ZIM- 31
- Won by BAN- 51
- No Result- 00
ZIM vs BAN Match Playing 11
Zimbabwe Playing 11: Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Innocent Kaia, Craig Ervine, Sikandar Raza, Wesley Madhevere, Clive Madande (Wicketkeeper), Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava (C), Blessing Muzarabani, Newman Nyamuri.
Bangladesh Playing 11: Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Nurul Hasan (Wicketkeeper), Mosaddek Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Captain), Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana.
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