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Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh, BAN vs ZIM, Today Match Prediction
ZIM vs BAN Win Probability
Toss Winner - Zimbabwe won the toss and choose to bat first
Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe by 4 wickets
Can Zimbabwe bounce back to clinch the series?
- Bangladesh's Yasir Ali is the leading run-scorer of the series with 76 runs in 2 innings at an average of 76.00.
- Zimbabwe's Richard Ngarava is the leading wicket-taker of the series with 6 wickets in 2 matches at an average of 8.16.
- Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana has claimed 5 wickets in 2 matches at an average of 8.20.
Bangladesh to win the match.
| Tournament: | Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 19.7°C|Sunny |
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ZIM vs BAN Match Prediction & Analysis
Zimbabwe and Bangladesh will face off in the third and final T20I of the three-match series at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. With both teams winning one game each, the series is perfectly poised at 1-1, making this a winner-takes-all contest.
Zimbabwe have won just one of their last five T20Is, while Bangladesh have also managed only one victory in their previous five matches. The hosts won the opening T20I by 32 runs, but Bangladesh responded strongly with a 34-run victory in the second game to level the series and regain momentum ahead of the decider.
Bangladesh hold a slight advantage in the recent head-to-head record, having won three of the last five T20Is against Zimbabwe, while the hosts have claimed two victories during that period, including the opening match of this series.
Both teams will be eager to finish the series on a winning note, but only one side will walk away with the trophy as Zimbabwe and Bangladesh battle for a 2-1 series victory in the decisive third T20I.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
ZIM
L
W
L
L
L
ZIM
153/7 in 20.0 7.65
ICC WCT20 2026
South Africa beat Zimbabwe by 5 wickets154/5 in 17.5 8.64
BAN
W
L
L
L
L
BAN
109/8 in 20.0 5.45
BAN vs AUS 2026
Australia beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets112/3 in 11.0 10.18
131/10 in 19.0 6.89
BAN vs AUS 2026
Australia beat Bangladesh by 4 wickets133/6 in 18.2 7.25
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 7 Matches
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Zimbabwe Preview
Zimbabwe suffered a 34-run defeat in the second T20I after failing to chase 187, getting bowled out for 152 in 19.4 overs.
Despite the loss, Ryan Burl fought back with a brisk 29 off 19 balls, while captain Sikandar Raza played an aggressive knock of 28 off just 12 deliveries. Brad Evans also chipped in with 25 off 14 balls, but the rest of the batting lineup failed to build partnerships as Zimbabwe lost wickets at regular intervals.
With the ball, Richard Ngarava continued his excellent form by picking up 2/23 in four overs, while Brad Evans also claimed 2 wickets, although he conceded 65 runs. Sikandar Raza bowled an economical spell of 1/20 from four overs, but Bangladesh still managed a challenging total of 186/5.
Zimbabwe will look to bounce back with a stronger all-round performance and clinch the series in the decider.
Key Players: Sikandar Raza, Richard Ngarava, Ryan Burl
Zimbabwe Predicted Playing XI:
Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Clive Madande, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Milton Shumba
Zimbabwe Key Players From Previous Game Of Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe, 2026
Zimbabwe Actual Playing XI:
Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Richard Ngarava, Milton Shumba, Dion Myers, Blessing Muzarabani, Brad Evans, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Clive Madande, Brian Bennett, Tinotenda Maphosa
Bangladesh Preview
Bangladesh bounced back brilliantly in the second T20I, posting 186/5 before restricting Zimbabwe to 152 to register a convincing 34-run victory and level the three-match series at 1-1.
Tanzid Hasan led the charge with a fluent 58 off 44 balls, while Saif Hassan anchored the innings with 55 off 45 deliveries. In the closing overs, Mohammad Saifuddin provided the perfect finish, smashing an unbeaten 31 off just 10 balls, while Yasir Ali remained unbeaten on 22 off 12.
The bowling attack complemented the batters with an excellent all-round display. Rishad Hossain starred with the ball, claiming 4/26 in 3.4 overs, while Mahedi Hasan picked up 3/24 in four overs to derail Zimbabwe's chase. Mohammad Saifuddin also chipped in with 1/36, earning the Player of the Match award for his unbeaten cameo and crucial wicket.
Bangladesh will like to carry this momentum into the series decider and complete the comeback by winning the series.
Key Players: Tanzid Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Mohammad Saifuddin
Bangladesh Predicted Playing XI:
Tanzid Hasan, Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy (c), Parvez Hossain Emon, Yasir Ali, Nurul Hasan (wk), Mohammad Saifuddin, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana
Bangladesh Key Players From Previous Game Of Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe, 2026
Bangladesh Actual Playing XI:
Towhid Hridoy, Saif Hassan, Yasir Ali, Tanzid Hasan, Mosaddek Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain, Parvez Hossain Emon, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather in Bulawayo is expected to be sunny, with the temperature around 28°C. Humidity will be 19%, while light winds of around 10 km/h are expected. There is no chance of rain, so uninterrupted playing conditions are likely throughout the match.
ZIM vs BAN Pitch Report
The Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo has produced a balanced surface in T20 cricket, but teams batting first have enjoyed greater success. Out of 29 T20 matches played here, teams batting first have won 20, while chasing sides have won only 9. The average first-innings score is 156, making anything around 160+ a strong total on this venue.
Score Prediction
If Zimbabwe bat first: 165–180 runs
If Bangladesh bat first: 160–175 runs
Toss: To Bat
The captain winning the toss is likely to bat first. With teams batting first winning 20 of the 29 T20 matches played at the Queens Sports Club and the average first-innings score standing at 156, setting a target has generally been the more successful approach.
Toss Prediction: Zimbabwe to win the toss.
ZIM vs BAN
Winning Prediction
Zimbabwe will be eager to bounce back after their 34-run defeat in the second T20I, but they still have the advantage of playing at home and possess an experienced bowling attack capable of making early breakthroughs. Bangladesh, meanwhile, regained momentum with a commanding all-round performance in the previous match, led by strong contributions from both their batters and bowlers to level the series at 1-1.
With the series on the line, both teams are expected to produce their best cricket. However, Bangladesh's confidence after the convincing win in the second T20I and their improved all-round balance give them a slight edge heading into the decider.
Bangladesh to win the match.
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