The Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe 2026 enters its ODI phase with a three-match series scheduled at the historic Harare Sports Club. After the one-off Test, both teams will shift their focus to the 50-over format as they look to build momentum ahead of the T20I series.
Zimbabwe will be hoping to make the most of familiar home conditions, while Bangladesh will look to prove why they remain one of the strongest ODI teams outside the traditional powerhouses. With experienced campaigners and exciting young talent on both sides, fans can expect an entertaining and closely fought series.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh ODI Series 2026 – Full Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (IST) |
| 1st ODI | 6 July 2026 | Harare Sports Club, Harare | 1:00 PM |
| 2nd ODI | 9 July 2026 | Harare Sports Club, Harare | 1:00 PM |
| 3rd ODI | 11 July 2026 | Harare Sports Club, Harare | 1:00 PM |
All three ODIs will take place at Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe’s premier international cricket venue.
Harare Sports Club Pitch Report
The pitch at Harare Sports Club generally offers early assistance to fast bowlers, especially with the new ball. As the match progresses, batting becomes easier, allowing batters to score freely once they settle in. Spinners are also expected to play an important role during the middle overs, making them valuable assets on this surface. Captains winning the toss often prefer to bowl first and take advantage of the fresh conditions.
Zimbabwe ODI Squad
- Richard Ngarava (Captain)
- Craig Ervine
- Brian Bennett
- Ben Curran
- Innocent Kaia
- Ryan Burl
- Wessly Madhevere
- Wellington Masakadza
- Blessing Muzarabani
- Brad Evans
- Newman Nyamhuri
- Ernest Masuku
- Tadiwanashe Marumani (WK)
- Clive Madande (WK)
- Graeme Cremer
- Roy Kaia.
Bangladesh ODI Squad
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Captain)
- Tanzid Hasan
- Najmul Hossain Shanto
- Towhid Hridoy
- Jaker Ali
- Parvez Hossain Emon
- Shamim Hossain
- Rishad Hossain
- Tanvir Islam
- Taskin Ahmed
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Nahid Rana
- Shoriful Islam
- Hasan Mahmud
- Nurul Hasan (WK)
- Litton Das (Expected later)
Predicted Playing XI
Zimbabwe
- Richard Ngarava (Captain): Left-arm fast-medium bowler.
- Brian Bennett: Top-order batsman / Right-arm offbreak bowler.
- Ben Curran: Left-handed top-order batsman.
- Craig Ervine: Left-handed top-order batsman.
- Sikandar Raza: Batting all-rounder (Right-arm offbreak bowler).
- Ryan Burl: Bowling all-rounder (Legbreak bowler).
- Clive Madande (WK): Wicketkeeper-batsman.
- Brad Evans: Right-arm fast-medium bowler / Lower-order batsman.
- Blessing Muzarabani: Right-arm fast-medium bowler.
- Ernest Masuku: Right-arm medium pacer.
- Newman Nyamhuri: Left-arm fast-medium bowler.
Bangladesh
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Captain): All-rounder (Right-arm offbreak bowler / Right-handed batsman).
- Tanzid Hasan: Left-handed opening batsman.
- Najmul Hossain Shanto: Left-handed top-order batsman.
- Towhid Hridoy: Right-handed middle-order batsman.
- Jaker Ali (WK): Wicketkeeper-batsman.
- Shamim Hossain: Left-handed middle-order batsman / Right-arm offbreak bowler.
- Rishad Hossain: Legbreak bowling all-rounder.
- Taskin Ahmed: Right-arm fast bowler.
- Mustafizur Rahman: Left-arm fast-medium bowler.
- Nahid Rana: Right-arm fast bowler.
- Shoriful Islam: Left-arm fast-medium bowler.
Form Guide
Zimbabwe head into the ODI series with confidence after showing encouraging signs at home. Their bowling attack has looked sharp, with Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava consistently troubling opposition batters. Veteran all-rounder Sikandar Raza remains the backbone of the team and will once again be crucial with both bat and ball.
Bangladesh, meanwhile, boast a well-balanced ODI side packed with international experience. Captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz has grown into a dependable leader, while the pace trio of Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman and Nahid Rana gives Bangladesh one of the strongest bowling attacks among Asian teams. The visitors will be aiming to bounce back strongly and secure another successful overseas series.
Key Players to Watch
Zimbabwe
- Sikandar Raza: Batting all-rounder (Aggressive middle-order batsman and right-arm off-spinner).
- Blessing Muzarabani: Strike bowler (Right-arm fast bowler known for generating extra bounce).
- Brian Bennett: Top-order batsman (Right-handed batsman who can also bowl handy off-spin).
- Craig Ervine: Top-order batsman (Experienced left-handed anchor batsman)
Bangladesh
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz: All-rounder (Right-handed middle-order batsman and accurate right-arm off-spinner).
- Taskin Ahmed: Strike bowler (Right-arm genuine fast bowler and leader of the pace attack).
- Mustafizur Rahman: Death-overs specialist (Left-arm fast-medium bowler famous for his cutters and yorkers).
- Towhid Hridoy: Middle-order batsman (Right-handed aggressive batsman and designated finisher)
How to Watch Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh ODI Series Live in India
Cricket fans in India can watch all three ODIs live on the FanCode app and website. At the time of writing, there is no confirmed television broadcast for the series in India.
Final Thoughts
The Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh ODI Series 2026 has all the ingredients for an exciting contest. Zimbabwe will enjoy the advantage of playing at home, while Bangladesh possess a more experienced ODI unit capable of adapting to different conditions. If both teams perform to their potential, fans can look forward to three competitive matches in Harare and a thrilling battle for the series trophy.
