Zimbabwe are set to kick off the 2026-27 cricket season. And they will host Bangladesh for an all-format series in June-July 2026.
Here’s all you need to know about the Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2026 series.
When does the Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2026 series start?
The series starts on June 28, 2026. Zimbabwe and Bangladesh will square off in a one-off Test in Harare at 9:30 AM local time (1:00 PM IST). The Test isn’t part of the current WTC cycle.
How many matches are part of the series?
The all-format series features seven matches. Apart from the one-off Test, both teams will play three ODIs and three T20Is.
Which venues will host the matches?
The entire series will take place across two venues – Harare and Bulawayo. Harare will host the one-off Test and the one-dayers. Bulawayo, meanwhile, will host the T20Is.
Here are the venues:
- Harare Sports Club
- Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
What’s the full schedule for the Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2026 series?
After the one-off Test, both teams will lock horns in ODIs. The first ODI is on July 6, followed by the second and third on July 9 and 11, respectively.
The T20I will then follow, with the first match on July 15. The second and third T20Is will take place on July 17 and 19, respectively.
Bangladesh Tour of Zimbabwe 2026: Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (Local/IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 28-July 2, 2026 | ZIM vs BAN, One-off Test | Harare | 9:30 AM/1:00 PM |
| July 6, 2026 | ZIM vs BAN, 1st ODI | Harare | 9:30 AM/1:00 PM |
| July 9, 2026 | ZIM vs BAN, 2nd ODI | Harare | 9:30 AM/1:00 PM |
| July 11, 2026 | ZIM vs BAN, 3rd ODI | Harare | 9:30 AM/1:00 PM |
| July 15, 2026 | ZIM vs BAN, 1st T20I | Bulawayo | 12:30 PM/4:00 PM |
| July 17, 2026 | ZIM vs BAN, 2nd T20I | Bulawayo | 12:30 PM/4:00 PM |
| July 19, 2026 | ZIM vs BAN, | Bulawayo | 12:30 PM/4:00 PM |
What are the squads?
Both teams have revealed their squads. Here’s a look at them.
Bangladesh Test Squad vs Zimbabwe:
Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Shadman Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Tanzid Hasan, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahidul Islam (wk), Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Khaled Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Towhid Hridoy, Amite Hasan, Robiul Haque
Bangladesh ODI Squad vs Zimbabwe:
Mehidy Hassan Miraz (c), Soumya Sarkar, Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Litton Das, Mosaddek Hossain, Nurul Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana
Zimbabwe Test Squad vs Bangladesh:
Richard Ngarava (c), Brian Bennett, Tanaka Chivanga, Graeme Cremer, Ben Curran, Craig Ervine, Brad Evans, Innocent Kaia, Roy Kaia, Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Blessing Muzarabani, Newman Nyamhuri, Brendan Taylor, Tafadzwa Tsiga
Where to watch the Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2026 series?
T Sports will telecast the matches in Bangladesh, while FanCode will stream the games in India.
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