ZIM vs BAN Match Prediction: 3rd ODI – Bangladesh Tour of Zimbabwe 2026
By seoe2admin / July 10, 2026
The ZIM vs BAN 3rd ODI of the Bangladesh Tour of Zimbabwe 2026 promises to be an exciting series finale at Harare Sports Club, Harare. Zimbabwe enter the match full of confidence after securing back-to-back victories over Bangladesh, winning the opening two ODIs by 25 runs and 13 runs respectively. Their pace attack has exploited home conditions brilliantly, while the batting unit has consistently produced competitive totals under pressure.
Table of Contents
Match Overview – ZIM vs BAN
Team Form – ZIM vs BAN (Most Recent First)
Head-to-Head Record– ZIM vs BAN
Venue & Pitch Report – Harare Sports Club, Harare
Pitch Behavior
Weather Report
Recent Match Performance – ZIM vs BAN
Full Squad – ZIM vs BAN
Zimbabwe Squad
Bangladesh Squad
ZIM vs BAN Betting Tips (Clear & Practical)
Final Prediction – ZIM vs BAN
Prediction: Zimbabwe to Win
Winning Probability
FAQ
1.Who will win ZIM vs BAN 3rd ODI 2026?
2.Is Harare Sports Club good for batting or bowling?
3.Who are the key players in ZIM vs BAN?
4.What is the winning probability for ZIM vs BAN?
Bangladesh, meanwhile, face a must-win situation to avoid a series whitewash. Although the visitors possess experienced players like Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Towhid Hridoy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Taskin Ahmed, and Nahid Rana, they have struggled to adapt to the early morning conditions in Harare. Improving their top-order performance and handling Zimbabwe’s new-ball attack will be crucial if they hope to finish the tour on a positive note.
Match Overview – ZIM vs BAN
DetailInformationSeriesBangladesh Tour of Zimbabwe 2026MatchZimbabwe vs Bangladesh – 3rd ODIVenueHarare Sports Club, HarareDate11 July 2026Time9:15 AM Local / 7:15 AM GMT / 12:45 PM IST
Team Form – ZIM vs BAN (Most Recent First)
TeamRecent FormLatest Match SummaryZimbabweW • W • L • L • WBeat Bangladesh by 13 runsBangladeshL • L • L • W • WLost to Zimbabwe by 13 runs
Zimbabwe have carried outstanding momentum throughout the series. Their bowling attack has consistently made early breakthroughs, while Ben Curran, Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza, and Craig Ervine have contributed valuable runs when required.
Bangladesh have shown flashes of quality but have struggled to build partnerships during crucial stages. Their bowling has remained competitive, yet inconsistent batting performances have prevented them from chasing or defending totals successfully.
Head-to-Head Record– ZIM vs BAN
DateWinnerResult09 Jul 2026ZimbabweWon by 13 runs06 Jul 2026ZimbabweWon by 25 runs10 Aug 2022BangladeshWon by 105 runs07 Aug 2022ZimbabweWon by 5 wickets05 Aug 2022ZimbabweWon by 5 wickets
Zimbabwe have won four of the last five ODIs against Bangladesh, highlighting their recent dominance in this matchup, particularly when playing at home.
Venue & Pitch Report – Harare Sports Club, Harare
The Harare Sports Club traditionally provides one of the fairest ODI surfaces in Africa. The early 9:15 AM start means fast bowlers are likely to enjoy considerable assistance from swing and seam movement during the opening overs. As the morning progresses, batting conditions improve significantly before the pitch gradually slows during the latter stages of the innings.
Teams winning the toss may prefer to bowl first, hoping to exploit the fresh surface before chasing under improved batting conditions.
Pitch Behavior
Early Overs
Morning moisture and cool winter conditions should provide swing and seam movement for the fast bowlers. Batters must remain patient during the first powerplay.
Middle Overs
The surface becomes much easier for stroke play as the sun dries the wicket. Rotating strike and building partnerships will be the key to posting a competitive score.
Death Overs
The dry pitch brings slower balls, cutters, and spin into play. Bowlers who vary their pace are likely to enjoy greater success than those relying purely on speed.
Average First Innings Score: 230–245
Competitive Total:Â 265+
Expected First Innings Score: 240–260
Weather Report
FactorConditionTemperature18°C–23°CHumidity40%–45%Wind10–14 km/hRain0% Chance (Clear & Sunny)
Bright sunshine is expected throughout the day with no threat of rain. Cool morning conditions should initially help seam bowlers before batting becomes easier later in the innings.
Recent Match Performance – ZIM vs BAN
StatisticDetailsTotal Matches83Zimbabwe Wins30Bangladesh Wins53No Result0Highest Score322/8 (Bangladesh)Lowest Score121 (Zimbabwe)
Although Bangladesh lead the overall head-to-head record historically, Zimbabwe have clearly held the upper hand in recent meetings, especially during the ongoing series.
Full Squad – ZIM vs BAN
Zimbabwe Squad
Richard Ngarava (c), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Ben Curran, Craig Ervine, Brad Evans, Innocent Kaia, Clive Madande, Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Ernest Masuku, Blessing Muzarabani, Newman Nyamhuri, Sikandar Raza.
Bangladesh Squad
Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Mosaddek Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Nurul Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Rishad Hossain, Saif Hassan, Shoriful Islam, Soumya Sarkar, Tanvir Islam, Tanzid Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Towhid Hridoy.
ZIM vs BAN Betting Tips (Clear & Practical)
Tip CategoryPickToss WinnerZimbabweMatch WinnerZimbabwe1st Innings Score245+Total Match Wickets14+Player of the MatchSikandar Raza / Ben CurranMost WicketsRichard Ngarava / Nahid Rana
Final Prediction – ZIM vs BAN
The third ODI should provide another closely contested battle at Harare Sports Club. Zimbabwe have looked the more settled side throughout the series, adapting perfectly to home conditions while consistently applying pressure with both bat and ball. Their fast bowlers have made excellent use of the new ball, and experienced campaigners like Sikandar Raza and Craig Ervine continue to provide stability in the middle order.
Bangladesh certainly have the talent to respond, particularly through Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Towhid Hridoy, and Taskin Ahmed. However, unless their top order can survive Zimbabwe’s disciplined pace attack during the opening overs, they may once again find themselves chasing the game.
Prediction: Zimbabwe to Win
Likely Margin:Â 4 wickets or 20+ runs
Winning Probability
Zimbabwe:Â 58%
Bangladesh:Â 42%
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FAQ
1.Who will win ZIM vs BAN 3rd ODI 2026?
Zimbabwe enter the match as slight favorites after winning the first two ODIs and enjoying strong home advantage.
2.Is Harare Sports Club good for batting or bowling?
The pitch offers early assistance to fast bowlers due to morning moisture before becoming a balanced batting surface as the match progresses.
3.Who are the key players in ZIM vs BAN?
Zimbabwe’s key players include Sikandar Raza, Ben Curran, Richard Ngarava, and Blessing Muzarabani. Bangladesh will rely on Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Towhid Hridoy, Nahid Rana, Taskin Ahmed, and Najmul Hossain Shanto.
4.What is the winning probability for ZIM vs BAN?
Based on recent form and home conditions, Zimbabwe have a 58% chance of winning, while Bangladesh have a 42% chance of securing victory.
