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Zimbabwe will take on Bangladesh in the second ODI of the three-match ODI series at the Harare Sports Club, Harare on Thursday, July 9. After winning the first T20 match by 25 runs, Zimbabwe leads the three-match ODI series 1-0 and will look to strengthen their lead.
India, on the other hand, need a win to level the ODI series and keep their hopes alive. Zimbabwe will go into the match with great confidence after defending 141 runs in Harare. Meanwhile, Nahid Rana surpassed Mitchell Starc with a historic ODI bowling feat.
In the first ODI on 6 July, captain Richard Ngarwa and Brad Evans took three wickets each, while Blessing Muzarabani and Newman Nyamurhi took four wickets each.
Nyamahuri also performed brilliantly with the bat and scored 33 runs, while Ngarwa scored 27 runs during their disappointing batting performance against Bangladesh. Bangladesh will be disappointed after missing a great opportunity to win the first ODI.
Despite restricting the hosts to 141 runs thanks to Nahid Rana’s six wickets, the visitors failed to chase the target as their batsmen struggled badly. In the first ODI against Zimbabwe, Nurul Hasan was the top scorer with 31 runs.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI Match Details
match: Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh, 2nd ODI
Tournament: Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe, 2026
date: Thursday, July 9
Time: 9:15am local (12:45pm IST)
venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
live streaming: tapmad and fancode
Live broadcast: T Sports, Nagorik TV and Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC)
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI Free Live Streaming and Telecast Details
The three-match ODI series between the Zimbabwe national cricket team and the Bangladesh national cricket team will be telecast live in Zimbabwe on Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC).
In Bangladesh, fans can watch the match live on T Sports and Nagorik TV, while live streaming will be available on Tapmad. On the other hand, Indian cricket fans can watch all the action live through FanCode, which has the exclusive streaming rights.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI Playing XI [Predicted]
Zimbabwe playing XI:
Innocent Kaiya, Ben Curran, Craig Ervin, Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Clive Madande (wk), Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarwa (c), Blessing Muzarabani, Newman Nyamauri.
Bangladesh Playing XI:
Tanjeed Hasan Tamim, Soumya Sarkar, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Tauheed Hridoy, Nurul Hasan (wicketkeeper), Mosaddek Hossain, Mehdi Hasan Miraj (captain), Rishad Hossain, Nahid Rana, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI head-to-head record
Bangladesh dominates the head-to-head record against Zimbabwe in ODI cricket. In ODI cricket, Bangladesh won 47 matches, while Zimbabwe could win only 29 matches.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI important match to watch
Tanzeed Hasan Tamim vs Blessing Muzarabani
Tanjid Hassan will look to attack from the start, but Blessing Muzarabani’s lethal pace and extra bounce could swing the game in Zimbabwe’s favour. If Tanzeed survives Muzarabani’s early onslaught, Bangladesh can take control of the match.
Sikandar Raza vs Mehdi Hasan Miraj
Sikandar Raza can completely change the match with his explosive batting, but Mehdi Hasan Miraz has the skills to trouble him with clever spin. It will be interesting for the fans to watch this fight.
craig ervin vs mustafizur rehman
Craig Erwin will be a key batsman for Zimbabwe, and Mustafizur Rahman’s lethal cutters and slower balls could really make things difficult for them. If Mustafizur strikes early, Zimbabwe could be in deep trouble.
Tauheed Hridoy vs Richard Ngarawa
Tauheed Hridoy loves to score runs in the death overs, but Richard Ngarawa’s quick left-arm pace may put a halt to his fireworks. This fight can completely change the outcome of the game.
Players to watch in Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI
Zimbabwe:
Brian Bennett – The young batsman has been in great form, and can play big innings in the second ODI, and Zimbabwe will be hoping for him to move forward with the aim of securing the series.
blessings to muzarabani – The tall fast bowler is Zimbabwe’s biggest bowling weapon and if he continues to thrive, Blessing can win the ODI series for his team.
Bangladesh:
tanzeed hassan – He is an aggressive top-order batsman, and he knows how to build his innings in ODIs. If they get a good start, Zimbabwe’s bowlers may struggle to trouble them.
Nahid Rana – He has impressed everyone with his speed and accuracy. If Rana maintains his form in the first ODI, he can force Zimbabwe to another defeat.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI Pitch Report
The second ODI match between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh is expected to see an exciting battle between bat and ball on the Harare Sports Club pitch. A brand new, freshly rolled surface has been prepared, and is likely to help the fast bowlers a lot in the early overs before becoming better for batting later in the match.
A healthy layer of grass on the wicket will provide extra bounce, good carry and seam movement with the new ball. Since the match will start at 9:30 am local time, batting is expected to be tough during the powerplay due to cold weather and morning humidity.
The first 10 overs will be crucial and the batsmen will have to be patient before attacking. The pitch is also expected to help the spinners as the game progresses. Square ranges extend up to 75 metres, while straight ranges extend only to 68 metres, making a direct hit a better option.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI Weather Report
The weather is expected to remain clear in Harare throughout the match day on 8 July. It will be sunny for most of the day and temperatures are likely to remain between 8°C and 22°C. Humidity is expected to be around 40-50%. Light westerly winds are expected and there is no chance of rain, making the weather suitable for both fans and players.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI Venue Stats
After a low-scoring opening match, Harare is once again expected to provide a balanced contest. A total of 208 ODI matches have been played at this venue, of which teams batting first have won 93 matches and teams chasing have won 112 matches.
The average score of the first innings is 213, while the average score of the second innings is 196. The highest ODI score at the venue is 408/6 by Zimbabwe against the United States, while the lowest is 35 against Sri Lanka. Zimbabwe’s lowest score against Bangladesh in the first ODI of the current three-match series is 121, while Bangladesh’s lowest score is 116.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI toss prediction
Since teams chasing the target have won 112 of the 208 ODIs played at this venue, the captain who wins the toss is likely to bowl first and make use of the early moisture on the pitch before it dries in the sun.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI Score Prediction
Due to the morning conditions, the fresh wicket at Harare Sports Club is expected to help the fast bowlers in the power play. Batting should become easier as the match progresses.
After a low-scoring first ODI in Harare, both teams are likely to play more cautiously, and any score above 230 runs in the second ODI could be a match-winning score.
Zimbabwe batting first: 220-240 runs
Bangladesh batting first: 230-250 runs
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI Best Batsman Prediction
Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett/Sikander Raza
Sikandar Raza is Zimbabwe’s premier all-rounder who can bail out the team after early wickets and can also trouble Bangladesh with his off-spin in the middle overs.
Brian Bennett, on the other hand, is an aggressive young opening batsman who will look to score some quick runs in the powerplay and can also contribute with useful off-spin.
Bangladesh: Tanzeed Hasan/Tawheed Hridoy
Tanzeed Hasan is an aggressive opening batsman and will aim to attack in the powerplay, but he will have to be careful with the moving ball initially. On the other hand, Tauheed Hridoy is Bangladesh’s reliable middle-order batsman and his smart batting against both pace and spin is important.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI Best Bowler Prediction
Zimbabwe: Blessing Muzarabani/Richard Ngarwa
Blessing Muzarabani is expected to be the biggest bowling threat for Zimbabwe as the Harare pitch offers extra bounce and pace in the morning. Richard Ngarawa has been brilliantly leading the Zimbabwe bowling attack with his left-arm pace and smart variations.
Bangladesh: Nahid Rana/Taskin Ahmed
Nahid Rana has been in great form and his pace and extra bounce make him a big threat, especially if Bangladesh bowl first in the morning conditions in Harare. Taskin Ahmed, on the other hand, is expected to play a key role with the new ball thanks to his pace and swing.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh chances of winning 2nd ODI
Despite leading Zimbabwe 1-0 in the three-match ODI series, Bangladesh have a 55% chance of winning the second ODI. The visitors are expected to bounce back thanks to their experienced batting line-up of Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Soumya Sarkar and Tauheed Hridoy.
Bangladesh also have a dangerous pace attack led by Nahid Rana, who took 6/21 in the first ODI, and Mustafizur Rahman has a strong chance of leveling the series against Zimbabwe in Harare.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI Match Prediction: Who will win 2nd ODI?
Despite trailing 0-1, Bangladesh is a strong contender to beat Zimbabwe and level the series 1-1. Their experienced batting, deadly pace attack and motivation to win give them the edge.
However, Zimbabwe’s home advantage and fast bowlers Richard Ngarawa and Blessing Muzarabani could make for another close contest in Harare on Thursday.