Zimbabwe head into the second T20I against Bangladesh with the chance to wrap up the three-match series after securing a convincing 32-run victory in the opener at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. Richard Ngarava and Blessing Muzarabani led the bowling attack with four wickets each to derail Bangladesh’s chase of 171, leaving the visitors needing a win on Friday to keep the series alive. As Zimbabwe aim to clinch the series, fans and players will also be keeping a close eye on the weather forecast to see whether rain is likely to interrupt play in Bulawayo today.
Bulawayo Weather Today During ZIM vs BAN 2nd T20I MatchÂ
The weather is expected to be ideal for the second T20I between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, with sunny skies and no rain forecast throughout the match. The dry conditions, coupled with low humidity, should keep the pitch favorable for batting, while light easterly to southeasterly winds are unlikely to have much impact on play. With no threat of weather interruptions, fans can expect a full 20-over contest without any DLS intervention.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2nd T20I: Hourly Weather Updates
Here is the hourly breakdown of the local weather conditions at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo:
12:00 PM Local / 3:30 PM IST: 23°C — Sunny — 0% Rain Chance
1:00 PM Local / 4:30 PM IST: 24°C — Sunny — 0% Rain Chance
2:00 PM Local / 5:30 PM IST: 25°C — Sunny — 0% Rain Chance
3:00 PM Local / 6:30 PM IST: 25°C — Sunny — 0% Rain Chance
4:00 PM Local / 7:30 PM IST: 24°C — Sunny — 0% Rain Chance
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh: What If It Rains Today? Delay And DLS Method Explained
Although rain is not expected during the second T20I between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh in Bulawayo, any unexpected weather interruption would be handled under the ICC’s standard rain regulations. Play would first be halted to allow the ground staff to cover the pitch, with officials using the available buffer time before reducing overs. If the delay extends beyond that window, overs will be cut at the prescribed rate, and the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method will be used to revise the target. A minimum of five overs per side must be completed for the match to produce a result; otherwise, it will be declared a no result.
The DLS method adjusts targets based on the resources available to each team, factoring in overs remaining and wickets lost. If rain shortens the first innings, the revised target is calculated according to the reduced number of overs. If play is stopped during the second innings and cannot resume, the batting side’s score is compared with the DLS par score at that stage. If they are ahead of the par score, they win; if they are behind, the opposition is awarded the victory.
Match Start Time and Live Streaming Details
The second T20I between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh is scheduled to begin at 12:30 PM local time (4:00 PM IST) on Friday, July 17, with the toss set to take place 30 minutes earlier at 12:00 PM local time (3:30 PM IST). Fans in India can stream the match live on the FanCode app and website with a valid subscription, as there will be no live television broadcast for the series.
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