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Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh, BAN vs ZIM, Today Match Prediction
ZIM vs BAN Win Probability
Toss Winner - Bangladesh won the toss and choose to bowl first
Zimbabwe beat Bangladesh by 13 runs
Ben Curran has been one of Zimbabwe’s most consistent batters recently, scoring 358 runs in 9 matches at an average of 44.75.
- The ninth‑wicket partnership of 63 runs between Newman Nyamhuri (33) and Richard Ngarava (27) rescued Zimbabwe from 70/8 and proved the difference in the match.
- In the first match, Nahid Rana produced Bangladesh's best ODI bowling figures, a sensational 6/21, to skittle Zimbabwe for 141.
- Mustafizur Rahman has taken 16 wickets in his last 8 games at an economy of 4.9.
Back Bangladesh as the winners of this game.
| Tournament: | Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe, 2026 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | Harare Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 15.5°C|Sunny |
ZIM vs BAN Match Prediction & Analysis
Zimbabwe and Bangladesh brace themselves for another intense battle as they square off in the vital 2nd ODI at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday, July 9. The opening match of the series turned into an absolute low-scoring thriller, in which Zimbabwe pulled off a miraculous heist by defending a modest target of 141 and bowling out the visitors for just 116 runs. With the hosts leading the 3-match series 1-0, the under-pressure Bangladesh side finds itself in a must-win situation, needing their senior batting core to step up rapidly and adapt to the testing morning conditions in Harare.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
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195/5 in 35.0 5.57
BAN vs AUS 2026
Bangladesh beat Australia by 5 wickets (D/L) method187/8 in 42.0 4.45
284/8 in 50.0 5.68
BAN vs AUS 2026
Bangladesh beat Australia by 86 runs (D/L) method191/9 in 42.2 4.51
HEAD TO HEAD
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Zimbabwe Preview
Zimbabwe produced an outstanding fightback in the opening ODI, with their lower order rescuing the innings before the bowlers completed a memorable 25-run victory. The Chevrons were staring at defeat after crashing to 70/8 inside the first 20 overs, but a determined 63-run stand for the ninth wicket changed the course of the game and gave the bowlers a total to defend.
Newman Nyamhuri played an unbeaten knock of 33 from 51 balls, while captain Richard Ngarava chipped in with a valuable 27 to lift Zimbabwe to 141. Although the top order struggled badly against the early pace, the tail showed plenty of fight under pressure.
Zimbabwe will once again depend on their experienced players to keep the side balanced. Craig Ervine and Sikandar Raza will want bigger contributions after disappointing starts, while Sean Williams and Innocent Kaia add experience and stability to the batting order. Raza and Williams have the ability to change the course of an innings during the middle overs, while Brian Bennett and Wessly Madhevere offer extra depth along with useful all-round options.
The bowlers then delivered an excellent performance to defend a modest target. Richard Ngarava claimed 3/31 with the new ball, Blessing Muzarabani picked up 2/24 through extra bounce, Brad Evans returned 3/34 during the middle overs, and Nyamhuri completed an outstanding all-round display with economical figures of 2/22.
Zimbabwe Predicted Playing XI:
Ben Curran, Brian Bennett, Innocent Kaia, Craig Ervine, Sikandar Raza, Wessly Madhevere, Clive Madande(w), Brad Evans, Newman Nyamhuri, Richard Ngarava(c), Blessing Muzarabani
Zimbabwe Key Players From Previous Game Of Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe, 2026
Zimbabwe Actual Playing XI:
Clive Madande, Newman Nyamhuri, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Ben Curran, Craig Ervine, Brian Bennett, Innocent Kaia, Wesley Madhevere, Sikandar Raza, Brad Evans
Bangladesh Preview
Bangladesh were left thoroughly outplayed in the opening chase, struggling for composure on a spicy Harare deck and sliding catastrophically to 116 all out. Their innings never found any meaningful rhythm after being reduced to a dismal 17/3 inside the first five overs. A brief 49-run resistance between Towhid Hridoy, who scored a patient 25, and wicketkeeper Nurul Hasan, who fought hard for his team-high 31, offered a glimmer of hope. Without their stabilizing stand, the margin of defeat would have looked significantly more damaging.
For the upcoming must-win clash, the batting line-up desperately needs to showcase better application and temperament. In the absence of some older stalwarts, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tanzid Hasan, and skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz carry the responsibility of anchoring the top and middle phases. Shanto and Tanzid will draw a lot of attention after falling early in the opener, but their past white-ball pedigree suggests they are due for a much stronger performance. The addition of experienced heads like Mahmudullah and the explosive hitting of Mosaddek Hossain adds crucial lower-order depth and flexibility.
Among the quicks, Nahid Rana was a revelation, scripting history with a record-breaking, hostile spell of 6/21 from his 10 overs to completely dismantle Zimbabwe’s middle order. Taskin Ahmed provided superb support with the new ball, claiming 2/32, while the experienced Mustafizur Rahman offered great defensive control.
Bangladesh Predicted Playing XI:
Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mosaddek Hossain, Litton Das (w), Mehidy Hasan Miraz(c), Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana
Bangladesh Key Players From Previous Game Of Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe, 2026
Bangladesh Actual Playing XI:
Najmul Hossain Shanto, Nurul Hasan, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mosaddek Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Soumya Sarkar, Nahid Rana, Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The forecast for Harare on Thursday is for clear skies with a temperature of 24‑26°C, humidity at 40‑50 per cent and light south‑easterly winds. There is no chance of rain, and a full 50‑over contest is expected.
ZIM vs BAN Pitch Report
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Average Turn
Harare Sports Club has generally offered a fair contest between bat and ball in ODI cricket, with batters often needing a few overs to adjust before expanding their strokeplay. The average first-innings total is 227, which indicates that scores around the 250-mark are competitive without guaranteeing victory. Seamers usually get some help from the new ball in the opening overs, while spinners become more effective as the pitch begins to slow later in the innings. Teams batting second have enjoyed a slight edge, winning 99 of the 192 ODIs played at this venue, compared to 87 wins for sides setting the target. With an average run rate of 4.84 per over, building partnerships and keeping wickets in hand often prove more rewarding than attacking from the start.
Toss: To Bowl
The match is scheduled for a 9:30 AM local start (1:00 PM IST) at the Harare Sports Club. In the first ODI, the captain winning the toss chose to bowl first. The pitch offers assistance to seamers early, with extra bounce and lateral movement. The captain who wins the toss is likely to bowl first.
ZIM vs BAN
Winning Prediction
The first ODI showed that a target around 140 can be defended when the pitch gives the seamers enough assistance and the bowling unit keeps things simple. Zimbabwe appear to have found the right game plan: send the opposition in, make the most of the helpful conditions, and rely on the batting lineup to reach a competitive score. Richard Ngarava has set the standard for the pace attack, which has looked more than capable of defending low totals.
Bangladesh, although well-equipped in the bowling department, have struggled against disciplined fast bowling on surfaces offering bounce and sideways movement. Litton Das's return to the side would be a welcome boost, but the top order has to handle the new ball far better.
If Bangladesh can reach 200, their bowling attack has enough quality to protect that total. On the other hand, if Zimbabwe's quicks make early breakthroughs again, the match could follow the same script as the series opener. Bangladesh's bowling attack is strong enough to defend almost any score, but the batters need a much better display.
Back Bangladesh as the winners of this game.
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