Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 1st T20I 2026:Â Zimbabwe head into the first T20I riding a wave of confidence after a remarkable tour so far. The hosts registered a historic innings-and-85-run victory in the one-off Test before clinching the ODI series 2-1 against Bangladesh. Led by veteran all-rounder Sikandar Raza, Zimbabwe will be aiming to carry their impressive momentum into the shortest format. The hosts also enjoyed an outstanding ICC Men’s T20 World Cup campaign earlier this year, defeating heavyweights Australia and Sri Lanka, making them one of the most dangerous T20I sides at home.
Bangladesh, meanwhile, face a tough challenge with a depleted squad under newly-appointed T20I captain Towhid Hridoy. The visitors will be without several senior stars, including Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed and Hasan Mahmud, who are unavailable due to Lanka Premier League commitments, while Mustafizur Rahman has been ruled out with injury. Despite the setbacks, Bangladesh will hope youngsters such as Nahid Rana, Tanzid Hasan and Parvez Hossain Emon can help them make a winning start in Bulawayo.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 1st T20I 2026 Match Details
Tournament: Bangladesh Tour of Zimbabwe 2026 (1st T20I)
Teams: Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Start Time (Local): 12:30 PM
Start Time (IST): 4:00 PM
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh T20I Head-to-Head Record
Twenty20 Internationals: 25 matches – Zimbabwe won 8, Bangladesh won 17.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 1st T20I Probable Playing XIs
Zimbabwe Probable XI: Ben Curran, Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Sikandar Raza (Captain), Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Clive Madande, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani.
Bangladesh Probable XI: Tanzid Hasan, Saif Hassan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy (Captain), Nurul Hasan (wk), Mosaddek Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain, Nahid Rana.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh T20I Squads
Zimbabwe Squad: Sikandar Raza (Captain), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Ben Curran, Brad Evans, Clive Madande (wk), Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Newman Nyamhuri, Milton Shumba.
Bangladesh Squad: Towhid Hridoy (Captain), Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Mohammed Saif Hassan, Mosaddek Hossain Saikat, Yasir Ali Chowdhury, Nurul Hasan Sohan (wk), Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana, Mohammad Saifuddin, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 1st T20I Live Streaming
How to watch the 1st T20I live in India?
Cricket fans in India can watch the first T20I live exclusively on the FanCode app and website through a valid subscription or match pass. There is no confirmed television broadcast in India.
Where to watch the 1st T20I live in Bangladesh?
Fans in Bangladesh can watch the match live on GTV (Gazi TV) and T Sports. Live streaming will also be available on the Toffee app and other official digital platforms.
Where to watch the 1st T20I live in Zimbabwe?
Viewers in Zimbabwe can catch the live telecast on Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC TV), while SuperSport will provide coverage across Sub-Saharan Africa.
