Zimbabwe will take on Bangladesh in the second T20I of the five-match series at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo on Friday, July 17. The host team registered a resounding 32-run win in the opening match of the series. Captain Sikandar Raza will aim to take Zimbabwe’s lead to 2-0 on home soil.
Zimbabwe had a brilliant all-round performance in the opening game. They made 170/6 before Bangladesh were bowled out for 138 runs. Brian Bennett got the innings off to a solid start with 44 off 30 balls, while Richard Ngarwa and Blessing Muzarabani shared eight wickets to seal a comfortable win.
Bangladesh would like to make a quick comeback under the leadership of captain Tauheed Hridoy. Yasir Ali Choudhary scored a fighting half-century in the first T20I, but the visitors’ top order struggled against Zimbabwe’s disciplined pace attack. Bangladesh will need a better batting performance to level the series in Bulawayo.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2nd T20 Match Details
match: Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh, 2nd T20I
Tournament: Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe, 2026
date: Friday, July 17, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM local (5:00 PM IST / 11:30 AM GMT)
venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2nd T20I Team News
Zimbabwe have no injury concerns and are expected to retain the same playing XI after their impressive win in the series opener. Brian Bennett continued his fine form with an aggressive start. Richard Ngarwa and Blessing Muzarabani will once again lead the pace attack.
Bangladesh may consider changes to their lineup after another poor start in the opening match. Nahid Rana is the best bowler of the team after his impressive 4/26. Bangladesh will also miss experienced players Mustafizur Rahman and Liton Das, who are unavailable for the T20 series due to injuries.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2nd T20 match probable playing eleven
Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Tadivanashe Marumani, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Milton Shumba, Clive Madande (wk), Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarwa, Blessing Muzarabani.
Bangladesh: Tanzeed Hasan Tamim, Saif Hasan, Parvez Hussain Imon, Tauheed Hridayoy (captain), Yasir Ali Choudhary, Nurul Hasan (wicketkeeper), Mohammad Saifuddin, Rishad Hussain, Taskin Ahmed, Naheed Rana, Shoriful Islam.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2nd T20 match pitch report
The pitches at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo usually feature a balanced contest between bat and ball in T20 cricket. The fast bowlers are likely to get movement with the new ball during the powerplay. Batsmen who settle down can score runs freely in the middle overs. A total of 155-170 in the first innings should be competitive.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2nd T20I Weather Report
The weather in Bulawayo is expected to remain pleasant throughout the match. The temperature will range between 21°C to 24°C during the afternoon and drop to around 17°C in the evening. There is only a 10% chance of rain, while winds of 13-17 km/h may help the fast bowlers with the new ball.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2nd T20I head-to-head record
Bangladesh leads the head-to-head record by winning 17 of the 25 T20 matches played between the two teams. Zimbabwe has won eight matches. However, the hosts are entering the second T20I with confidence after a 32-run win in the series opener.
Major matches worth watching Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2nd T20 match
Taskin Ahmed vs Nahid Rana: Brian Bennett gave Zimbabwe a solid start by scoring 44 runs in 30 balls in the first T20I. Bangladesh will rely on Taskin Ahmed, who recorded 0/22 in the series opener, to remove Bennett early in the powerplay.
Tauheed Hriday vs Sikandar Raza: After struggling with the bat in the opening match, Bangladesh captain Tauheed Hridoy will look to lead from the front. Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza will aim to keep them calm during the middle overs with his off-spin and variation.
Yasir Ali Choudhary vs Richard Ngarawa: Yasir Ali Choudhary was the standout batsman for Bangladesh in the first T20I, scoring 54 runs in 38 balls. Richard Ngarawa, who took 4 for 26, will look to bowl him out early or limit his scores with accurate left-arm pace and yorkers in the death overs.
Players to watch in Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2nd T20 match
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Brian Bennett: Bennett will again look to make full use of the powerplay and put Bangladesh bowlers under pressure.
Richard Ngarawa: The left-arm fast bowler’s ability to swing the new ball and bowl accurately in the death overs makes him one of Zimbabwe’s greatest match-winners.
Blessings to Muzarabani: Muzarabani’s extra bounce and pace troubled Bangladesh throughout the innings and he would again lead Zimbabwe’s pace attack.
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Yasir Ali Chaudhary: Yasir Ali was Bangladesh’s best batsman in the opening match. The visitors will need another important innings from him to level the series.
Nahid Rana: Despite Bangladesh’s defeat, Nahid Rana impressed with his pace and aggression, taking 4 wickets for 26 runs. He will once again try to bring success.
Tauheed Hridayoy: The Bangladesh captain will be under pressure after the team’s batting struggles in the first T20 match. A big innings from Hridoy can prove to be important in Bangladesh’s comeback.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2nd T20 Match Free Live Streaming and Broadcast Details
Cricket fans in India can watch the second T20 match live on the FanCode app and website. The platform will provide live streaming, ball-by-ball commentary, match highlights and pre-match analysis. Coverage is scheduled to begin before the toss at 5:00 PM IST.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2nd T20 Match Prediction
Zimbabwe will start the second T20 match as favorites after winning the series opener. The hosts have an in-form pace attack led by Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarawa. Bangladesh need a better performance from their top order to avoid going down 2-0 in the five-match series.
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