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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 25 runs
Bangladesh have dominated the ODI head-to-head against Zimbabwe recently, winning 3 of the last 5 meetings.
- Zimbabwe's Ben Curran has been an incredibly reliable top-order presence, accumulating 340 runs across his last 8 matches at a brilliant average of 48.57.
- The highest run chase achieved at the Harare Sports Club is South Africa’s 328 vs Australia in 2014.
- Bangladesh's Towhid Hridoy has been in superb form, plundering 376 runs across his last 10 matches at a massive average of 75.20 and a strike rate of 85.45.
Pick Bangladesh as the winners of this 1st ODI.
| Tournament: | Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe, 2026 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | Harare Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 21.3°C|Sunny |
ZIM vs BAN Match Prediction & Analysis
Zimbabwe lock horns with Bangladesh in the highly anticipated 1st ODI of the bilateral series at the Harare Sports Club on Monday, July 6. Fresh off a historic, confidence-boosting victory in the one-off Test match earlier this week, Zimbabwe enter the 50-over leg riding a wave of emotional momentum. However, they face a deeply formidable, clinical Bangladesh side that has been in exceptional one-day form, having defeated global giants Australia by 2-1 in their recent series. With both teams eager to set the tone for the 3-match series, a fierce battle awaits in the capital.
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
199/4 in 35.3 5.61
BAN vs NZ 2026
Bangladesh beat New Zealand by 6 wickets198/10 in 48.4 4.07
HEAD TO HEAD
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Zimbabwe Preview
Zimbabwe enter this ODI series with the wind in their sails. The innings-and-85-run victory over Bangladesh in the Test was the biggest in their Test cricket history, and the squad has been bolstered by the return of several key players. Richard Ngarava, who led the Test side to victory, will captain the ODI side for the first time. The left-arm quick has been in outstanding form, taking 14 wickets in his last nine ODIs and will lead a pace attack that includes Blessing Muzarabani, Brad Evans, Newman Nyamhuri and Ernest Masuku.
The batting lineup has been strengthened by the recall of Innocent Kaia, who scored 140 in the Test and has been in stellar form across formats - he topped the Pro50 Championship with 500 runs, including three hundreds, and averaged 51.12 in the Logan Cup. Ben Curran and Brian Bennett provide solidity at the top, while Craig Ervine and Sikandar Raza bring experience to the middle order.
The spin department features Ryan Burl, Wessly Madhevere and left-arm spinner Wellington Masakadza, with Tadiwanashe Marumani and Clive Madande as the wicketkeeping options. Zimbabwe have the momentum and the home advantage, but breaking Bangladesh's spirit will require their best performance.
ZIM Over/Under Betting Tips
Sikandar Raza Total Runs Over 25.5 @ 1.85
Sikandar Raza scored three consecutive half-centuries in his last three ODI outings, hitting 59 and 92 against Sri Lanka, followed by 58 against Ireland. He has a brilliant record against Bangladesh, scoring 819 runs in 22 matches at an average of 40.95, and has scored a mountain of runs at Harare with 2,069 runs in 58 matches at an average of 44. Given his current run of form and exceptional record at Harare, we back Sikandar Raza to score over 25 runs in today's match.
Brian Bennett Total Runs Over 26.5 @ 1.85
Brian Bennett has scored 348 runs in 11 ODI matches at an average of 31.64. Out of those, he has scored 277 runs in 8 matches at Harare Sports Club, averaging an impressive 34.63. He is one of the emerging talents in Zimbabwe cricket who scores runs with great consistency. We back him to start the series well and predict his score to be over 26.
Zimbabwe Predicted Playing XI:
Tadiwanashe Marumani (WK), Innocent Kaia, Ben Curran, Craig Ervine, Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Wessly Madhevere, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava (C), Blessing Muzarabani
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 have named an unchanged ODI squad for the Zimbabwe tour, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz returning to lead the side after missing the third ODI against Australia due to concussion. The spin-bowling all-rounder has been a key figure in Bangladesh's ODI dominance and will be eager to put the Test defeat behind him. Litton Das has been declared fit after recovering from a calf injury but is likely to miss the first ODI as he continues his rehabilitation, with Nurul Hasan expected to take the gloves.
The batting lineup has been the bedrock of Bangladesh's success. Najmul Hossain Shanto, the vice-captain, has 385 runs in his last ten ODIs at an average of 42.78, while Towhid Hridoy has been in sensational form with 376 runs at 75.20, the highest average among Bangladesh batters in recent matches. Soumya Sarkar and Tanzid Hasan provide aggressive starts at the top, while the returning Mosaddek Hossain adds depth to the middle order.
The pace attack is formidable, with Mustafizur Rahman (16 wickets in his last seven ODIs at an average of 5.09) and Nahid Rana (20 wickets in eight ODIs at 4.80) leading the way. Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam complete a well-rounded bowling unit. Bangladesh have won three of their last five ODIs against Zimbabwe and will be confident of extending that run despite the Test setback.
BAN Over/Under Betting Tips
Tanzid Hasan Total Runs Over 25.5 @ 1.85
Tanzid Hasan has scored 74 runs in his last three ODI matches. While he is experiencing a bit of a lean patch at the moment, he has still scored 327 runs across nine ODI matches in 2026. On a good, bouncy Harare track that suits his style of batting, we back Tanzid to make an impact at the top of the order early on and predict his score to be over 25.
Bangladesh Predicted Playing XI:
Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (vc), Towhid Hridoy, Mosaddek Hossain, Nurul Hasan (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana
Bangladesh Actual Playing XI:
Najmul Hossain Shanto, Nurul Hasan, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mosaddek Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Soumya Sarkar, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana, Taskin Ahmed
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The forecast for Harare on Monday 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. The conditions are ideal for ODI cricket.
ZIM vs BAN Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Pace BounceSpin Bowling
Average Turn
Harare Sports Club has traditionally been a balanced ODI venue where batters need time to settle before playing their shots. The average first-innings score stands at 227, suggesting that totals around 250 are usually competitive rather than match-winning. Fast bowlers often enjoy early movement with the new ball, while spinners come into play as the surface slows during the middle overs. Chasing sides have enjoyed a slight advantage, winning 98 of the 191 ODIs played here compared to 87 victories for teams batting first. With an average scoring rate of 4.84 runs per over, partnerships and wicket preservation will be more valuable than all-out aggression.
Total Over/Under Betting Tips
Zimbabwe to win the coin toss @ 1.90
We back Zimbabwe to win the coin toss in today's match against Bangladesh.
Toss: To Bowl
The toss at the Harare Sports Club can be influential, but historical data shows that teams chasing actually enjoy a slightly higher success rate here (98 wins batting second vs 87 wins batting first). Captains generally prefer to bowl first to exploit the early morning moisture and visible swing on offer before the sun bakes the track into a flat batting surface.
ZIM vs BAN
Winning Prediction
Zimbabwe head into this series riding high after their Test success. Innocent Kaia and Ben Curran have both been among the runs lately, giving the hosts plenty of belief at the top. That said, Bangladesh have far greater experience in ODI cricket and are far more settled in the 50-over format.
Missing Litton Das is a setback, but Bangladesh have enough quality to cover it. Towhid Hridoy brings plenty of firepower in the middle order, while Mustafizur Rahman offers plenty of variety and Nahid Rana's express pace can trouble any batting line-up. Their stronger record across ODI cricket and greater depth should help Bangladesh get through the early challenge and open the series with a win.
Pick Bangladesh as the winners of this 1st ODI.
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