ZIM vs BAN Live Streaming: Where to watch Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 1st ODI on TV and online, match time, venue and playing XI

Bangladesh head into the three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe looking to recover from a heavy innings and 85-run defeat in the one-off Test in Harare. The inexperienced visitors struggled in pace-friendly conditions, with their fast bowlers failing to make an impact.

Hasan Mahmud, Khaled Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain picked up only two wickets between them, while Zimbabwe's pace attack, led by Richard Ngarava and Blessing Muzarabani, claimed all 20 Bangladesh wickets. The absence of frontline pacers Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana and Shoriful Islam exposed the visitors' lack of depth.

The focus now shifts to the ODI series, where Bangladesh are expected to welcome back several first-choice players. The matches also provide valuable preparation ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup, which will be played in similar conditions.


For Zimbabwe, the series marks a fresh start under new captain Richard Ngarava after not playing an ODI since August 2025. The hosts will aim to build combinations for the next World Cup cycle, with experienced campaigners Craig Ervine and Sikandar Raza, both 40, hoping to make one final impact on the international stage.

ZIM vs BAN live streaming

Cricket fans in India can watch all three ODIs live exclusively on the FanCode app and website with a valid subscription or match pass. There is no confirmed television broadcast in India.

In Bangladesh, the series will be broadcast live on GTV (Gazi TV) and T Sports, while live streaming will be available on the Rabbitholebd platform.

Viewers in Zimbabwe can watch the matches live on Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC TV) and selected SuperSport channels.

Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh ODI series schedule

Tournament: Bangladesh Tour of Zimbabwe 2026 (ODI Series)

Teams: Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh

Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare

Start time (IST): 1:00 PM

Start time (Local Time): 9:30 AM

1st ODI: Monday, July 6, 2026

2nd ODI: Thursday, July 9, 2026

3rd ODI: Saturday, July 11, 2026

Head-to-head record between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh

Zimbabwe and Bangladesh have met 81 times in One-Day Internationals. Zimbabwe have won 30 matches, while Bangladesh have registered 51 victories.

Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh playing XI

Zimbabwe (Probable): Ben Curran, Brian Bennett, Craig Ervine, Innocent Kaia, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Brad Evans, Clive Madande (wk), Wessly Madhevere, Richard Ngarava (C), Blessing Muzarabani.

Bangladesh (Probable): Tanzid Hasan, Saif Hassan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Nurul Hasan (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (C), M Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana.

ZIM vs BAN pitch report and weather updates

The Harare Sports Club surface is expected to assist spinners, while pacers could receive some help during the powerplay. Teams are likely to prefer chasing, with the average first innings score expected to be between 230 and 240 runs.

The weather in Harare is forecast to be cloudy with temperatures around 21 degrees. A few showers are possible during the match, and both teams will hope rain does not interrupt play.

ZIM vs BAN match prediction

Bangladesh have performed well in the ODI format and appear to have the stronger squad. Based on the team comparison, Bangladesh are expected to win the opening match.

Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh full squads

Zimbabwe: Richard Ngarava (Captain), Innocent Kaia, Ben Curran, Brian Bennett, Craig Ervine, Ryan Burl, Wessly Madhevere, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Brad Evans, Newman Nyamhuri, Ernest Masuku, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Clive Madande (wk), Graeme Cremer, Roy Kaia.

Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Litton Das, Taskin Ahmed, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Towhid Hridoy, Rishad Hossain, Tanzid Hasan, Nahid Rana, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mominul Haque, Shadman Islam, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud.