Zimbabwe host Bangladesh in the 2nd ODI at Harare Sports Club on Wednesday, July 9 at 1:00 PM IST (9:30 AM local). Zimbabwe lead the series 1-0 after a STUNNING victory in the 1st ODI. They defended just 141 (the FOURTH-LOWEST total they have EVER defended in ODIs) and bowled Bangladesh out for 116.
Newman Nyamhuri was Player of the Match (33 runs from No. 9 + 2/22 + 2 brilliant catches). Nahid Rana took 6/21 (BEST figures by a Bangladesh bowler in ODIs) but it went in VAIN.
Ngarava took 3/31 and Evans grabbed 3/34 as Zimbabwe’s PACE-ONLY attack strangled Bangladesh (NOT A SINGLE over of spin was bowled in the chase!). Litton Das may RETURN from his calf injury for this match. Bangladesh need to bounce back or face a series loss.
ZIM vs BAN Match Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh, 2nd ODI |
| Series | Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe 2026 (3-match ODI series). ZIM lead 1-0. Won 1st ODI by 25 runs defending 141 (4th-lowest total EVER defended by ZIM). |
| Date | Wednesday, 9 July 2026 |
| Time | 1:00 PM IST / 9:30 AM local; toss 30 minutes earlier |
| Venue | Harare Sports Club, Harare. SPICY pitch in 1st ODI (141 + 116 = 257 total runs). Same venue. Both teams bowled out. |
| Format | 50 overs per side |
| Captains | Richard Ngarava (Zimbabwe), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Bangladesh) |
| Form | ZIM: Won 1st ODI by 25 runs (141 vs 116). Nyamhuri 33+2/22+2 catches MOTM. Ngarava 3/31+27 runs. Evans 3/34. Muzarabani 2/24. PACE-ONLY attack. Won Test by innings + 85.BAN: Lost 1st ODI (116 chasing 142). Rana 6/21 (BEST BAN ODI figures) but in vain. Nurul 31, Hridoy 25. Collapsed 17/3 early. Litton may RETURN from calf injury. |
Dream11 Team For ZIM vs BAN, 2nd ODI
Top Picks For ZIM vs BAN, 2nd ODI
| Player | Team | Role | Key Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sikandar Raza | ZIM | Captain / AR | Captain pick. ZIM’s world-class AR. DUE for a big knock. Off-spin + batting. At 2x. HOME advantage. |
| Taskin Ahmed | BAN | VC / Bowler | Vice-Captain pick. 2/32 in 1st ODI. Bowled Ervine first ball. Pace + bounce. At 1.5x. Harare pitch suits him. |
| Brian Bennett | ZIM | Batter | Young ZIM opener. Scored 17 in 1st ODI. Aggressive stroke-maker. ZIM’s future star. Key top-order batter. |
| Nurul Hasan | BAN | WK / Batter | 31(44) in 1st ODI (BAN top scorer). WK bonus. BAN’s lone bright spot with bat. Showed fight when others collapsed. |
| Mustafizur Rahman | BAN | Bowler | BAN’s experienced left-arm pacer. Cutters + death bowling. Did not bowl much in 1st ODI (low total). At full capacity now. |
Pitch Report
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Venue | Harare Sports Club, Harare. Same venue as 1st ODI (141 + 116 = 257 total runs). |
| Pitch Type | SPICY in 1st ODI. PACE and BOUNCE dominated. Both teams bowled out. Not a single over of spin bowled by ZIM in the chase. Green top with moisture. The 2nd ODI pitch may be DIFFERENT (prepared separately) but expect similar characteristics. Batters struggled in 1st ODI. |
| Scoring | 200–240 competitive IF the pitch eases. But the 1st ODI produced just 257 total runs (ZIM 141 + BAN 116). If the same surface is used, 180+ could be enough. Bowlers will DOMINATE again. |
| Pace vs Spin | PACE COMPLETELY DOMINATED the 1st ODI. Rana 6/21, Taskin 2/32 for BAN. Ngarava 3/31, Evans 3/34, Muzarabani 2/24 for ZIM. NOT a single over of spin bowled in the chase. PACE is the weapon on this surface. |
| Toss Factor | Bowl first preferred. Mehidy won the toss and bowled first in 1st ODI. Moisture and overcast conditions help seamers early. ZIM were 36/0 before collapsing 8 for 34. Bowling first is the clear call. |
Weather Report
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 18–24°C (64–75°F). Cool Harare winter morning. |
| Sky | Clear to partly cloudy. 1st ODI had overcast conditions. 2nd ODI may be clearer. |
| Rain Chance | 0%. ZERO rain expected. July is the driest month in Harare. Full match guaranteed. |
| Humidity | Low (20–30%). Dry conditions. Morning dew possible on grass. |
| Overall | Good cricket conditions. Dry, clear, Harare altitude (1480m) helps ball carry. If overcast, seamers will dominate AGAIN. |
ZIM vs BAN 2nd ODI Toss Prediction
Mehidy won the toss and bowled first in the 1st ODI. Moisture and overcast skies helped seamers early. The toss winner will bowl first and exploit early movement.
If Richard Ngarava (Zimbabwe) wins, he bowls first. Deploy his OWN left-arm swing + Muzarabani (2/24) + Evans (3/34) with the new ball against Tanzid + Litton/Sarkar. ZIM took 3 wickets in the first 4 overs of BAN’s chase in the 1st ODI (17/3). Same approach. Nyamhuri (MOTM) through the middle. Restrict BAN below 200. Then Bennett + Curran + Kaia (140 in Test) + Ervine + Raza chase.
If Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Bangladesh) wins, he bowls first AGAIN. Deploy Taskin (bowled Ervine first ball) + Rana (6/21, BEST BAN ODI figures) + Mustafizur with the new ball under morning conditions against Bennett + Curran. ZIM collapsed 8 for 34 in the 1st ODI. Target early wickets. Restrict ZIM below 180. Then Litton (if RETURNS) + Hridoy + Nurul (31 in 1st ODI) chase. BAN’s batting MUST improve from the 116 all-out horror.
Injury and Team News
Zimbabwe:
Zimbabwe are BUZZING after the 1st ODI upset. Defended 141 (4th-lowest total they have EVER defended) with a PACE-ONLY attack. Nyamhuri was MOTM (33 runs + 2/22 + 2 catches) with an all-round performance. Ngarava took 3/31 as captain and also scored 27 vital lower-order runs.
Evans grabbed 3/34 in the middle overs. Muzarabani took 2/24 with express pace early. Kaia (140 in Test) and Ervine (duck in 1st ODI) need to contribute with the bat. ZIM’s openers Bennett (17) + Curran (18) gave a decent start before the collapse.
Bangladesh:
Bangladesh are DESPERATE to bounce back. 116 all out chasing 142 was EMBARRASSING. Rana’s 6/21 (BEST BAN ODI figures EVER) went in vain. Nurul Hasan was the only batter to show fight (31).
Litton Das may RETURN from calf injury (expected to “meet fitness test parameters”). Tanzid was out early in the chase (pulled to fine leg). Shanto sliced one to deep third in the 4th over (3 balls after Tanzid). Sarkar was caught at deep third immediately after. 17/3 in 4 overs = HORROR start. BAN’s batting needs a COMPLETE reset. Their middle order of Hridoy (25) + Nurul (31) fought but couldn’t save the game.
