ZIM vs BAN 2nd ODI Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XI

ZIM vs BAN 2nd ODI prediction, match preview, head-to-head record, pitch report, probable playing XI, players to watch, live streaming details and cricket tips.

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ZIM vs BAN 2nd ODI, Cricket Tips: Fans witnessed a low-scoring thriller in the first ODI between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh. Both teams struggled to bat on a tricky surface, and the highest individual score in the match was 33. Zimbabwe defended 141 and bowled Bangladesh out for 116. It was another bad day at the office for the visitors.

Richard Ngarava has now started his ODI captaincy with a win. He will be looking to take this to the series win. The second ODI between these sides will begin at 1 PM IST on Thursday at Harare Sports Club. Litton Das is expected to return, which will be a big boost for the visitors.

ZIM vs BAN: Match Details

• Date: July 9, 2026 (Thursday)
• Time: 1:00 PM IST
• Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare

ZIM vs BAN: Live Streaming Details

The Indian fans can watch the live action of the ODI series on the FanCode mobile app or website.

ZIM vs BAN: Head-to-Head in ODI

• Total Matches: 82
• Zimbabwe: 31
• Bangladesh: 51
• No-result: 00

ZIM vs BAN: Ground Pitch Report

The surface in Harare is tough to bat on, which is evident in the first game. This wicket has uneven bounce, and it is likely to get even slower as the game goes on. There is enough help for the fast bowlers, and we might see another low-scoring game on Thursday.

ZIM vs BAN: Possible XIs

Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Innocent Kaia, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Craig Ervine, Clive Madande (wk), Brad Evans, Newman Nyamhuri, Richard Ngarava (c), Blessing Muzarabani

Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das (wk), Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mosaddek Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana

ZIM vs BAN: Player to Watch Out For

Probable Best Batter

Innocent Kaia and Towhid Hridoy looked good for a while on the tough wicket in the first game. They will be the batters to watch out for.

Probable Best Bowler

Nahid Rana has been in red-hot form and has taken three fifers in just 14 ODIs. He generates good pace and bounce, which makes him a tough bowler. Similarly, Blessing Muzarabani is someone who can trouble the batters with hood speed and pace and trouble the batters.

Today Match Prediction: Zimbabwe have the momentum, and their batters are doing a little bit better on this wicket. Hence, Zimbabwe are expected to do well in this match.

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Disclaimer: The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.