Zimbabwe will take on Bangladesh in the third and final T20I of the series at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Sunday, July 19. With the three matches tied 1-1, both teams will enter the stadium desperate to gain early momentum and secure the trophy.
The home team took the lead in the series by registering a 32-run win in the opening T20 match in Bulawayo. However, Bangladesh bounced back in the next match at the same venue on Friday.
The visitors successfully defended a total of 186/5 and won by 34 runs. Opener Tanjid Hasan scored 58 runs, while spinner Rishad Hussain dismantled Zimbabwe’s lineup by taking 4 wickets for 26 runs. A very intense battle is expected between these rivals in Bulawayo.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 3rd T20I: Match Details
match: Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh, 3rd T20I
Tournament: Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe, 2026
date: Sunday, July 19, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM local (5:00 PM IST / 11:30 AM GMT)
venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
live streaming: FanCode App and Website
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 3rd T20I: Team News
Zimbabwe’s top-order batsmen Brian Bennett and Tadivanashe Marumani were dismissed cheaply while chasing a big target on Friday. Captain Sikandar Raza showed his intentions with a quickfire 28 off 12 balls, but Chevron needs disciplined batting to counter Bangladesh’s bowling unit.
The home team may consider one or two changes in its lineup. Ben Curran, who impressed in the ODI series, can debut in the upcoming match.
Bangladesh will go into the decider full of confidence after their opening partnership in Bulawayo. Tanjid Hasan scored the highest score of 58 runs, while Saif Hasan contributed 55 runs. Rishad Hussain is the best bowler for the Tigers in spin-friendly conditions.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 3rd T20I: Predicted Playing XI
Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Tadivanashe Marumani (WK), Ben Curran, Sikandar Raza (C), Ryan Burl, Milton Shumba, Tinotenda Maphosa, Brad Evans, Clive Madande, Richard Ngarwa, Blessing Muzarabani.
Bangladesh: Tanjeed Hasan Tamim, Saif Hasan, Parvez Hussain Emon, Tauheed Hridoy (captain), Nurul Hasan (wicketkeeper), Yasir Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Rishad Hussain, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 3rd T20I: Pitch Report
The track at Queens Sports Club offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Seamers can expect good carry and lateral movement from the new ball. However, as the match progresses, the surface becomes slower, allowing the spinners to have complete control over the middle overs.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 3rd T20I: Weather report
AccuWeather predicts pleasant conditions with hazy sunshine throughout the day. The temperature will reach 28 degrees Celsius during the middle stages of the game. Humidity levels will remain exceptionally low at 17%, and with zero percent chance of rainfall, a perfect match is guaranteed.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 3rd T20I: Head-to-head record
Bangladesh has the upper hand against Zimbabwe in T20 International matches. The Tigers have won 17 out of 27 matches played against Zimbabwe, claiming eight wins. The current series is tied after both the teams registered impressive wins.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 3rd T20I: Key battles to watch
Tanzeed Hassan vs Richard Ngarwa:
Tanjid Hasan had performed brilliantly for Bangladesh in the last match. Left-arm fast bowler Richard Ngarava dismissed him with an inside edge and will again look to strike early during the powerplay.
Sikandar Raza vs Rishad Hussain:
Sikandar Raza is Zimbabwe’s key middle-order batsman and he played a quick inning of 28 runs in the last match. Leg spinner Rishad Hussain dismissed him with a clever ball and they will aim to dismiss him again to win the match.
Yasir Ali vs Blessing Muzarabani:
Yasir Ali plays a vital role as a finisher for Bangladesh and has scored valuable runs in the first two matches. Blessing Muzarabani leads Zimbabwe’s pace attack and will rely on his bounce and slower balls to prevent Bangladesh from scoring quickly.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 3rd T20I: Players to watch
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Sikandar Raza: The Zimbabwe captain is the backbone of the batting lineup and also contributes with his off-spin at crucial stages.
Blessings to Muzarabani: Zimbabwe’s fast bowlers use their height to generate extra bounce. He claimed excellent figures of 4/17 in the opening match of the series.
Brian Bennett: The young opening batsman can give an explosive start in the powerplay. Bennett scored 44 runs in 30 balls in the opening match.
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Tanzeed Hasan: The left-handed opening batsman has been in great form after scoring a match-winning 58 in the last game.
Rishad Hussain: The young leg spinner turned the match in Bangladesh’s favor with impressive figures of 4/26 in the second T20I.
Tauheed Hridayoy: The Bangladesh captain is a reliable middle-order batsman who can score runs quickly with his smart shot selection.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 3rd T20 Match Free Live Streaming and Broadcast Details
Cricket fans in India can watch the live streaming of the series decider exclusively on the FanCode mobile application and website. Individual match passes and monthly tour packages are available on the platform. The live telecast feed will begin with a pre-match show before the coin toss.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 3rd T20 Match Prediction
Zimbabwe will start as favorites in the final T20 match due to their familiarity with home conditions. While Bangladesh’s spinners are lethal on slow pitches, Zimbabwe will need better batting from their top-order batsmen to post a big score.
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