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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 bowl first
Zimbabwe beat Bangladesh by 85 runs
The Harare Sports Club has hosted 40 Tests, with the team batting first winning 18 matches and the chasing side 13.
- Zimbabwe's tall paceman Blessing Muzarabani is their premier strike weapon, scalping 42 wickets over a 10-match stretch.
- Bangladesh's Najmul Hossain Shanto has been in breathtaking form, accumulation 764 runs in his last eight matches at an average of 58.77.
- Bangladesh have been dealt a blow with wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das ruled out due to a left calf strain.
Back Bangladesh as the winners of this game.
| Tournament: | Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe, 2026 |
| Format: | test |
| Venue: | Harare Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 17.8°C|Sunny |
ZIM vs BAN Betting Odds
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ZIM vs BAN Match Prediction & Analysis
Zimbabwe hosts Bangladesh in a highly anticipated One-off Test match starting June 28 at the Harare Sports Club. This fixture will be Zimbabwe's first red-ball assignment since October 2025. The hosts head into this encounter looking to build on their last performance on home soil - an innings-and-73-run victory over Afghanistan in October 2025. They will also be seeking to even things out with Bangladesh after drawing their two-Test away series 1-1 in May 2025. Bangladesh arrive on the back of superb red-ball form, riding a four-match Test winning streak, and will look to reassert their dominance over the African nation.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
ZIM
W
L
L
L
L
ZIM
359/10 in 103.0 3.49
AFG vs ZIM 2025
Zimbabwe beat Afghanistan by an innings and 73 runs0/0 in 0.0 0
125/10 in 48.5 2.56
0/0 in 0.0 0
BAN
W
W
W
L
W
BAN
413/10 in 117.1 3.52
BAN vs PAK 2026
Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 104 runs386/10 in 100.3 3.84
458/10 in 116.5 3.92
BAN vs SL 2025
Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by an innings and 78 runs0/0 in 0.0 0
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 2 Matches
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191/10 in 61.0
BAN vs ZIM 2025
Zimbabwe beat Bangladesh by 3 wickets
174/7 in 50.1
TEAMS PREVIEW
Zimbabwe Preview
Richard Ngarava takes charge of a squad that blends experience with fresh faces. The left-arm fast bowler has been cleared to lead after injury concerns. His captaincy debut comes at a time when Zimbabwe are looking to establish consistency in the longest format.
The batting lineup will be built around the experienced duo of Craig Ervine and Brendan Taylor. Ervine has amassed 461 runs across his last 9 matches. He will find solid support in Ben Curran, who averages close to 30.00 in recent red-ball outings. With Innocent Kaia and Wessly Madhevere returning to the squad, the hosts have a decent mix of youth and experience to counter the Bangladeshi spinners.
The team will gravely miss the services of star all-rounder Sikandar Raza, who is unavailable due to his county cricket commitments with Worcestershire.
The bowling attack is headlined by Blessing Muzarabani, the towering fast bowler who has been Zimbabwe's most consistent wicket-taker in recent years. Muzarabani has been in incredible form, snaring 42 wickets in his last 10 matches at a sharp strike rate. Skipper Ngarava will partner him with the new ball, looking to add to his tally of 16 wickets from the last six games, while Graeme Cremer provides an experienced leg-spinning option later in the game.
Key Players: Craig Ervine, Brendan Taylor, Blessing Muzarabani
Zimbabwe Predicted Playing XI:
Innocent Kaia, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Ben Curran, Craig Ervine, Brendan Taylor, Wessly Madhevere, Roy Kaia, Tafadzwa Tsiga (WK), Richard Ngarava (C), Blessing Muzarabani, Graeme Cremer
Zimbabwe Actual Playing XI:
Ben Curran, Craig Ervine, Brian Bennett, Innocent Kaia, Wesley Madhevere, Brad Evans, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Brendan Taylor, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Newman Nyamhuri
Bangladesh Preview
Bangladesh enter this Test match carrying immense confidence after pulling off a flawless 2-0 Test series sweep against Pakistan in May 2026, which included a brilliant 78-run victory in their last outing. However, they suffered a massive blow ahead of this tour as regular wicketkeeper-batsman Litton Das was ruled out due to a persistent left calf strain. Mahidul Islam has been named as his replacement and is the lone specialist wicketkeeper in the traveling squad.
The batting runs deep and features formidable numbers. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has been the absolute centerpiece, piling up 764 runs in his last eight games at a majestic average of 58.77. Veteran batsman Mushfiqur Rahim mirrors that class beautifully, bringing 756 runs in his previous eight matches at a brilliant average of 58.15 over his last 8 matches. Shadman Islam and Mominul Haque will provide technical resilience at the top.
Their bowling will heavily rely on their legendary spin setup on the Harare track. Left-arm orthodox Taijul Islam is the primary threat, having taken an extraordinary 54 wickets in his last 10 Tests. The pace attack will be guided by Hasan Mahmud, who has taken 13 wickets in his last 6 games with great control, alongside the returning Ebadot Hossain.
Key Players: Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, Taijul Islam
Bangladesh Predicted Playing XI:
Shadman Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Towhid Hridoy, Mahidul Islam (WK), Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Khaled Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain
Bangladesh Actual Playing XI:
Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shadman Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mominul Haque, Towhid Hridoy, Amite Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Taijul Islam, Khaled Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain, Hasan Mahmud
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The forecast for Harare on match day 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 five-day contest is expected. The conditions are ideal for Test cricket.
ZIM vs BAN Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Pace BounceSpin Bowling
Average Turn
The Harare Sports Club has traditionally offered balanced conditions for Test cricket, rewarding both batters and bowlers over the course of five days. The average first-innings score of 323 suggests that teams batting first generally have the upper hand if they apply themselves early. However, the surface tends to slow down as the match progresses, bringing spinners and disciplined seamers into the contest. Batting last has proven difficult, with the highest successful run chase at the venue being just 192, underlining how challenging fourth-innings batting can be.
Touring teams have enjoyed considerable success here, winning 22 of the 40 Tests played, compared to Zimbabwe's nine victories. Winning the toss is not a decisive advantage, making patience with the bat and sustained pressure with the ball the keys to success.
Toss: To Bat
Harare Sports Club presents an incredibly strong advantage to the team winning the toss and choosing to bat first, with 45% of matches won by the side setting the target compared to just 32.5% won by chasing teams. The pitch can dry out quickly and crack as the match progresses, making the fourth innings highly treacherous. The captain who wins the toss is hence likely to bat first.
ZIM vs BAN
Winning Prediction
Zimbabwe will be highly competitive on home turf, and the new-ball pairing of Muzarabani and Ngarava has the raw quality to dismantle any top order early on. However, the absence of Sikandar Raza severely dents their middle-order balance and all-round depth. Bangladesh's batting unit is in supreme form with Shanto and Rahim firing, and they possess the spin wizardry of Taijul Islam to exploit the pitch on Days 4 and 5. Expect Bangladesh's spin attack to prove the difference in a closely fought contest.
Back Bangladesh as the winners of this game.
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