Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh, 2nd ODI, Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe, 2026 

Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh, 2nd ODI, Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe, 2026 

The 2nd ODI between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh during the Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe is scheduled for Thursday, July 9, 2026

The match will take place at the Harare Sports Club in Harare.

Match Schedule & Timing

  • Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
  • Local Start Time: 9:30 AM CAT
  • Indian Standard Time (IST): 1:00 PM IST
  • Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): 7:30 AM GMT 

Team Squads with their playing role

The official 15-player squads for both teams, categorized by their distinct playing roles according to Cricinfo and Cricbuzz, are detailed below.

Zimbabwe Squad

Captain: Richard Ngarava
Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Richard Ngarava (C)Bowler (Left-arm fast-medium)
Craig ErvineTop-order Batter
Innocent KaiaTop-order Batter / Batting All-rounder
Ben CurranTop-order Batter
Sikandar RazaBatting All-rounder (Right-arm off-break)
Ryan BurlBatting All-rounder (Leg-break)
Wesley MadhevereBatting All-rounder (Right-arm off-break)
Brian BennettBatting All-rounder (Right-arm off-break)
Brad EvansBowling All-rounder (Right-arm medium-fast)
Clive Madande (WK)Wicketkeeper-Batter
Tadiwanashe Marumani (WK)Wicketkeeper-Batter
Blessing MuzarabaniBowler (Right-arm fast-medium)
Wellington MasakadzaBowler (Slow left-arm orthodox)
Newman NyamhuriBowler (Left-arm medium)
Ernest MasukuBowler (Right-arm medium)

Bangladesh Squad Roster

Captain: Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Mehidy Hasan Miraz (C)Bowling All-rounder (Right-arm off-break)
Najmul Hossain Shanto (VC)Top-order Batter
Tanzid HasanOpening Batter
Towhid HridoyTop-order Batter
Soumya SarkarBatting All-rounder (Right-arm medium)
Mosaddek HossainBatting All-rounder (Right-arm off-break)
Saif HassanBatting All-rounder (Right-arm off-break)
Rishad HossainBowling All-rounder / Bowler (Leg-break)
Litton Das (WK)Wicketkeeper-Batter
Nurul Hasan (WK)Wicketkeeper-Batter
Taskin AhmedBowler (Right-arm fast)
Mustafizur RahmanBowler (Left-arm fast-medium)
Shoriful IslamBowler (Left-arm fast-medium)
Nahid RanaBowler (Right-arm fast)
Tanvir IslamBowler (Slow left-arm orthodox)

Match Winning Percentage

Prediction: The algorithmic match winning probability for the 2nd ODI favors Bangladesh with a 56.1% chance of winning, while Zimbabwe has a 43.9% win probability according to Google’s live analytical projections.

Bangladesh 56.1%
Zimbabwe 43.9%
TeamWinning Probability
Bangladesh56.1%
Zimbabwe43.9%

Head-to-Head Overview (ODIs) 

Overall in ODI cricket history, Bangladesh has won 51 matches while Zimbabwe has won 31 out of the 82 total head-to-head matches played between the two nations.

Zimbabwe’s win in the 1st ODI on July 6, 2026, slightly closed the historic gap, bringing their overall head-to-head records to the current standing. 

Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe Head-to-Head Overview (ODIs)

Head-to-Head Summary: Bangladesh has dominated Zimbabwe in One Day Internationals, winning 51 of the 82 meetings. Zimbabwe has claimed 31 victories, while no match has ended in a tie or without a result.

Head-to-Head Breakdown

MetricDetails
Total Matches Played82
Bangladesh Wins51
Zimbabwe Wins31
No Result / Tied0

Match-Day Weather Forecast

The weather forecast for the 2nd ODI at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday, July 9, 2026, indicates excellent cricket conditions with a 0% chance of rain throughout the entire day.

Because it is winter in Harare, the morning will start with a noticeable chill during the early overs of the match, warming up to a peak temperature of 22°C (72°F) by the afternoon.

Hourly Match-Day Weather Forecast

Weather Outlook: Bright and sunny conditions are expected throughout the match, with temperatures rising from 16°C (61°F) at the start to a peak of 22°C (72°F) before easing to 20°C (68°F) by the finish. Light winds of 2–4 mph and gradually decreasing humidity should provide ideal cricketing conditions.

Hourly Weather Forecast

TimeSkyTemperatureWind SpeedHumidity
09:30 AM (Match Start)☀️ Sunny16°C (61°F)4 mph67%
11:00 AM (Mid-Innings 1)🌤️ Mostly Sunny19°C (66°F)3 mph47%
01:00 PM (Innings Break)🌤️ Mostly Sunny21°C (70°F)2 mph37%
03:00 PM (Mid-Innings 2)☀️ Sunny22°C (72°F)2 mph33%
05:00 PM (Match Finish)☀️ Sunny20°C (68°F)2 mph35%

Disclaimer The predictions and betting insights on this page are based on expert analysis, current form and statistical data for entertainment purposes only. Please bet responsibly and in accordance with the laws and regulations of your country.

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