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ZIM vs BAN 2nd T20I fantasy team picks will be in focus as Zimbabwe host Bangladesh in the second T20I of their three-match series at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, on Friday, July 17. Zimbabwe lead the series 1-0 after a 32-run win in the opener and will look to wrap up the series with another victory.
Zimbabwe have been the form side of the tour so far, having already won the Test and the ODI series against Bangladesh. Bangladesh are playing under stand-in captain Towhid Hridoy, with regular skipper Litton Das and several senior players away on Lanka Premier League duty.
Match Details
- Match: 2nd T20I, Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe 2026
- Teams: Zimbabwe (ZIM) vs Bangladesh (BAN)
- Date: Friday, July 17, 2026
- Time: 4:00 PM IST (12:30 PM local, Bulawayo)
- Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Series Schedule
| Match | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | July 15 | Zimbabwe won by 32 runs |
| 2nd T20I | July 17 | 4:00 PM IST |
| 3rd T20I | July 19 | 4:00 PM IST |
Squads
Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza (c), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Ben Curran, Brad Evans, Clive Madande (wk), Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Newman Nyamhuri, Milton Shumba
Bangladesh: Towhid Hridoy (c), Parvez Hossain Emon (wk), Tanzid Hasan, Mohammad Saif Hassan, Mosaddek Hossain Saikat, Yasir Ali Chowdhury, Nurul Hasan Sohan (wk), Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Mohammad Saifuddin, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain
Note: Mustafizur Rahman was originally named in this squad but was ruled out of the tour with a hamstring injury sustained during the ODI series. Taskin Ahmed, who had initially opted out of the T20I series for the Lanka Premier League, reversed that decision and was called up as his replacement. Taskin played in the 1st T20I.
Where to Watch
India: FanCode app and website (subscription or match pass). No confirmed TV broadcast in India for this series.
Bangladesh: T Sports, Nagorik TV (TV); T Sports app, Toffee, Tapmad (streaming)
Zimbabwe: ZBC TV
Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport
ZIM vs BAN 2nd T20I Fantasy Team: Small League
Wicketkeeper: Clive Madande (ZIM)
Batters: Sikandar Raza (ZIM, C), Towhid Hridoy (BAN), Brian Bennett (ZIM)
All-Rounders: Ryan Burl (ZIM, VC), Mosaddek Hossain (BAN)
Bowlers: Richard Ngarava (ZIM), Blessing Muzarabani (ZIM), Mahedi Hasan (BAN), Nahid Rana (BAN), Brad Evans (ZIM)
Ngarava and Muzarabani took four wickets apiece in the series opener and were the biggest difference between the two sides. Raza continues to be Zimbabwe’s most reliable all-format performer with bat and off-spin.
ZIM vs BAN 2nd T20I Fantasy team: Grand League (with Differentials)
Wicketkeeper: Parvez Hossain Emon (BAN) — differential
Batters: Sikandar Raza (ZIM, C), Tadiwanashe Marumani (ZIM), Yasir Ali Chowdhury (BAN)
All-Rounders: Ryan Burl (ZIM, VC), Mosaddek Hossain (BAN)
Bowlers: Richard Ngarava (ZIM), Blessing Muzarabani (ZIM), Wellington Masakadza (ZIM) — differential, Rishad Hossain (BAN) — differential
Wellington Masakadza offers a point of difference as a left-arm spin option who wasn’t part of the headline bowling performance in game one. Rishad Hossain’s leg-spin gives Bangladesh a wicket-taking option in the middle overs if selected.
Pitch and Weather Report
Queens Sports Club is Zimbabwe’s main venue for limited overs cricket and generally rewards disciplined bowling over pure power hitting. Fast bowlers tend to get some early movement with the new ball, and spinners come into play as the surface slows through the middle overs. Teams that build partnerships rather than relying on boundaries have historically done better here. Batting first has been the more successful option at this ground.
Weather in Bulawayo is expected to stay dry with no threat of rain, similar to conditions for the series opener. Temperatures are expected to drop through the game, from around 23°C at the start to the high teens by the end of the second innings. Light wind and low humidity should make for comfortable batting and bowling conditions throughout.
Venue Stats: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 26 |
| Win batting first | 62% |
| Win bowling first | 38% |
| Average 1st innings score | 155 |
| Average 2nd innings score | 132 |
| Highest total | 236/5 (ZIM vs SIN) |
| Lowest total | 57 all out (ZIM vs PAK) |
| Highest total chased | 191/5 (AFG vs ZIM) |
| Lowest total defended | 168/5 (ZIM vs BAN) |
Recent Matches at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| 1st T20I, 2026: ZIM vs BAN | ZIM 170/6 beat BAN 138 all out (19 ov) |
| 2nd T20I, UAE Women tour of Zimbabwe 2025 | UAE-W 130/7 beat ZIM-W 122/8 |
| 1st T20I, UAE Women tour of Zimbabwe 2025 | UAE-W 183/3 beat ZIM-W 148/6 |
Note: only three matches at this venue came up as verified recent results, and two of those were women’s fixtures. The venue’s overall stats table above draws on a larger 26-match sample.
ZIM vs BAN Head to Head Record
Bangladesh lead the overall T20I head to head 17-8 across 25 matches. Zimbabwe have won the most recent meeting.
| Result | Match |
|---|---|
| Zimbabwe won by 32 runs | 1st T20I, BAN vs ZIM 2026 |
| Zimbabwe won (with 9 balls remaining) | 5th T20I, ZIM vs BAN 2024 |
| Bangladesh won | 4th T20I, ZIM vs BAN 2024 |
| Bangladesh won | 3rd T20I, ZIM vs BAN 2024 |
| Bangladesh won | 2nd T20I, ZIM vs BAN 2024 |
Probable Playing XIs
No official team news has been announced yet for the 2nd T20I. The lineups below are based on the XIs both teams fielded in the series opener, which Zimbabwe won.
Zimbabwe (probable): Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Milton Shumba, Clive Madande (wk), Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani
Zimbabwe have no injury concerns and are likely to field an unchanged XI after the win.
Bangladesh (probable): Tanzid Hasan, Mohammad Saif Hassan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy (c), Yasir Ali Chowdhury, Nurul Hasan Sohan (wk), Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana
Bangladesh may look at changes after a below-par batting display in the first match. Rishad Hossain and Shoriful Islam are both options coming into contention if the team management alters the bowling combination.
Key Player Battles
Richard Ngarava and Blessing Muzarabani vs Bangladesh’s top order. The pair combined for eight wickets between them in the series opener and were the difference between the two sides. Tanzid Hasan and Saif Hassan will need to see off the new ball if Bangladesh are to post a competitive total.
Sikandar Raza vs Towhid Hridoy. Raza remains Zimbabwe’s most complete performer with bat and off-spin, and continues to lead a team playing with real confidence. Hridoy is captaining in only his second T20I as stand-in skipper and will be under pressure to steady a batting unit that folded for 138 in the first match.
Nahid Rana vs Brian Bennett. Rana was Bangladesh’s most successful bowler across the ODI series and offers extra pace and bounce. Bennett has been Zimbabwe’s most consistent batter in white-ball cricket this year and provides the Chevrons with quick starts at the top of the order.
ZIM vs BAN 2nd T20 Match Prediction
Zimbabwe head into the 2nd T20I as favourites. They have already won the Test and ODI series on this tour, lead the T20I series 1-0, and have home conditions working in their favour. Bangladesh’s batting struggled badly in the series opener and they will need a much-improved top order performance to level the series. Zimbabwe are given the edge to go 2-0 up, though Bangladesh have enough experienced players to cause an upset if their batters click.
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Q1. When is the ZIM vs BAN 2nd T20I?
Friday, July 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM IST (12:30 PM local), at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.
Q2. Where can I watch ZIM vs BAN 2nd T20I in India?
Live streaming is available on the FanCode app and website. There is no confirmed TV broadcast in India for this series.
Q3. Who won the 1st T20I between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh?
Zimbabwe won the 1st T20I by 32 runs.
Q4. Who is captaining Bangladesh in this series?
Towhid Hridoy is captain, standing in for regular skipper Litton Das, who is unavailable due to Lanka Premier League commitments.
Q5. Is Mustafizur Rahman playing for Bangladesh?
No. He has been ruled out of the tour with a hamstring injury and knee issue.
Q6. Who is Zimbabwe’s captain in the T20I series?
Sikandar Raza captains Zimbabwe in the T20Is.