Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh, 3rd T20I, Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe, 2026

Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh, 3rd T20I, Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe, 2026 

The 3rd T20I between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh is scheduled for Sunday, 19 July 2026, at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo

The three-match T20 International series is currently tied at 1–1. This final fixture will serve as the series decider. 

Series Status & Results

The two sides have split the initial T20I matches with identical margins of victory by runs: 

Series Status & Results

Series Update: Zimbabwe and Bangladesh have shared the opening two T20Is with identical winning margins by runs. Zimbabwe claimed the first match by 32 runs, while Bangladesh responded in the second T20I with a 34-run victory. The third and final T20I in Bulawayo will decide the series winner.

T20I Series Results

MatchDateVenueWinnerMarginKey Highlights
1st T20I15 July 2026BulawayoZimbabweWon by 32 runsZimbabwe posted 170/6; Blessing Muzarabani took 4 wickets for 17 runs.
2nd T20I17 July 2026BulawayoBangladeshWon by 34 runsBangladesh scored 186/5 with half-centuries from Saif Hassan and Tanzid Hasan.
3rd T20I19 July 2026BulawayoUpcomingTBDDeciding match of the T20I series.

Match Timings

The final game is scheduled to commence at the following regional times:

  • Local (Zimbabwe): 12:30 PM
  • Indian Standard Time (IST): 4:00 PM
  • Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): 10:30 AM

Team squads with their playing role

Here are the full squads for both teams along with their respective playing roles for the 2026 T20I series: 

Zimbabwe T20I Squad

The host side is captained by all-rounder Sikandar Raza.

Zimbabwe T20I Squad Roster

Captain: Sikandar Raza
Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Sikandar Raza (C)Batting All-rounder
Clive Madande (WK)Wicketkeeper-Batter
Tadiwanashe Marumani (WK)Wicketkeeper-Batter
Ben CurranTop-order Batter
Dion MyersTop-order Batter
Milton ShumbaTop-order Batter
Tashinga MusekiwaBatting All-rounder
Brian BennettAll-rounder
Ryan BurlAll-rounder
Brad EvansAll-rounder
Tinotenda MaposaBatting All-rounder
Blessing MuzarabaniBowler
Richard NgaravaBowler
Wellington MasakadzaBowler
Newman NyamhuriBowler

Bangladesh T20I Squad

The visitors are led by young top-order batter Tawhid Hridoy.

Bangladesh T20I Squad Roster

Captain: Tawhid Hridoy
Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Tawhid Hridoy (C)Top-order Batter
Nurul Hasan (WK)Wicketkeeper-Batter
Parvez Hossain Emon (WK)Wicketkeeper-Batter
Tanzid HasanOpening Batter
Saif HassanAll-rounder
Yasir AliMiddle-order Batter
Mahedi HasanAll-rounder
Mosaddek HossainAll-rounder
Rishad HossainAll-rounder
Mohammad SaifuddinBowling All-rounder
Nasum AhmedBowling All-rounder
Taskin AhmedBowler
Shoriful IslamBowler
Nahid RanaBowler
Abdul Gaffar SaqlainBowler

Match Winning Percentage

Prediction: Bangladesh heads into the 3rd T20I as the slight favorite with a 55% chance of winning, while Zimbabwe has a 45% win probability. Based on current pre-match analysis, Bangladesh holds a narrow edge ahead of the series-deciding encounter.

Bangladesh 55%
Zimbabwe 45%
TeamWinning Probability
Bangladesh55%
Zimbabwe45%

Overall Head-to-Head Record

The overall head-to-head record across all formats significantly favors Bangladesh, who have won 89 of the 134 international matches played between the two nations. 

However, Zimbabwe has closed the gap during the ongoing 2026 bilateral tour, winning the one-off Test and clinching the ODI series 2–1

Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe Format-Wise Head-to-Head Breakdown

Head-to-Head Summary: Bangladesh has enjoyed the upper hand against Zimbabwe across all international formats. The Tigers lead the rivalry in Tests, One Day Internationals, and Twenty20 Internationals, giving them a clear overall advantage in the head-to-head record.

Format-Wise Head-to-Head Record

FormatTotal MatchesBangladesh WinsZimbabwe WinsNo Result / Drawn
Test Matches20983
One Day Internationals (ODI)8452320
Twenty20 Internationals (T20I)3018120
All Formats Total13489523

Weather Forecast

The weather forecast for the 3rd T20I in Bulawayo on Sunday, 19 July 2026, indicates perfect, uninterrupted cricket conditions with absolutely 0% chance of rain.

The day will feature clear, bright sunshine from start to finish, with peak daytime temperatures reaching a warm 28°C.

Weather Metrics Summary

Weather Outlook: Bright and sunny conditions are forecast throughout the match. Temperatures are expected to remain between 24°C and 26°C, with no chance of rain (0%). Humidity levels will stay very low at 11%–14%, providing ideal weather for an uninterrupted game.

Match Day Hourly Forecast

HourSky ConditionTemperatureChance of RainHumidity
12:00 PMSunny24°C0%14%
1:00 PMSunny26°C0%12%
2:00 PMSunny26°C0%11%
3:00 PMSunny26°C0%11%
4:00 PMSunny26°C0%11%
5:00 PMSunny24°C0%13%

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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