Zimbabwe are coming to the fixture high on confidence, having defeated Bangladesh in the ODI series opener. The visitors find themselves in a must-win situation following a batting collapse that saw them lose the previous game by 25 runs. The second ODI between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh will be played at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday, July 9. The opening game emerged as a low-scoring affair, with the home side managing only 146 runs in the first innings.
Bangladesh, who impressed with their bowling effort, had a great opportunity to secure a lead in the series. However, they were bundled out for 116 runs. Zimbabwe captain Richard Ngarava and Brad Evans each scalped three wickets, while Blessing Muzarabani and Newman Nyamhuri bagged two each. From Bangladesh, only three batters could score in double digits.
ZIM vs BAN 2nd ODI Match Details
- Match Info: Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2nd One-Day International
- Competition: Bangladesh’s Tour Of Zimbabwe 2026
- Date: July 9, 2026
- Time: 9:30 AM CAT local time (1:00 PM IST)
- Harare Sports Club Pitch Report
The pitch in Harare appeared sluggish in the last game, providing assistance to slower bowlers. The batters struggled with timing, while uneven bounce also made things difficult. The conditions could remain the same in the Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI. Expect another low-scoring game, where batters should give themselves time to settle before going for big shots.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh Toss Prediction: Who will win today’s match toss in ZIM vs BAN 2nd ODI in Harare?
Winner: Zimbabwe skipper Richard Ngarava
Decision: Bat first
Logic: The toss will play a huge role in deciding the winners of the 2nd ODI. Bangladesh chose to bowl in the series opener, but the decision backfired. The team batting first should target at least a 220-plus total, as bowlers might dominate the game in the second innings.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh Prediction: Who will win today’s ZIM vs BAN 2nd ODI?
Zimbabwe, with momentum on their side, remain the favourites. If they could continue in the same rhythm, the hosts might take an unassailable lead and seal the series even before the final game. The Bangladesh side also has quality and could bounce back strongly in the upcoming game.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh Probable Playing XIs
ZIM Probable XI: Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Innocent Kaia, Craig Ervine, Sikandar Raza, Wessly Madhevere, Clive Madande (wk), Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava (c), Blessing Muzarabani, Newman Nyamhuri
BAN Probable XI: Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Nurul Hasan (wk), Mosaddek Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana
