Zimbabwe will take on Bangladesh in the second T20I of the five-match series at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, on Friday, July 17. The hosts registered a convincing 32-run victory in the series opener. Captain Sikandar Raza will aim to extend Zimbabwe's lead to 2-0 on home soil.
Zimbabwe delivered a clinical all-round performance in the opening game. They posted 170/6 before bowling Bangladesh out for 138. Brian Bennett gave the innings a solid start with 44 off 30 balls, while Richard Ngarava and Blessing Muzarabani shared eight wickets to seal a comfortable win.
Bangladesh will look to bounce back quickly under captain Towhid Hridoy. Yasir Ali Chowdhury scored a fighting half-century in the first T20I, but the visitors' top order struggled against Zimbabwe's disciplined pace attack. Bangladesh will need a much better batting display to level the series in Bulawayo.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2nd T20I Match Details
Match: Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh, 2nd T20I
Tournament: Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe, 2026
Date: Friday, July 17, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM LOCAL (5:00 PM IST / 11:30 AM GMT)
Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2nd T20I Team News
Zimbabwe have no injury concerns and are expected to retain the same playing XI after their impressive win in the series opener. Brian Bennett continued his fine form with an aggressive start. Richard Ngarava and Blessing Muzarabani will once again lead the pace attack.
Bangladesh are likely to consider changes to their lineup after another poor start in the opening match. Nahid Rana is the team's best bowler after his impressive 4/26. Bangladesh will also continue to miss experienced players Mustafizur Rahman and Litton Das, who are unavailable for the T20I series due to injuries.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2nd T20I Predicted Playing XI
Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (C), Ryan Burl, Milton Shumba, Clive Madande (WK), Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani.
Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Saif Hassan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy (C), Yasir Ali Chowdhury, Nurul Hasan (WK), Mohammad Saifuddin, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Shoriful Islam.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2nd T20I Pitch Report
The pitch at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo usually offers a balanced contest between bat and ball in T20 cricket. Fast bowlers are likely to get movement with the new ball during the powerplay. Batters who settle in can score freely through the middle overs. A first-innings total of 155-170 should be competitive.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2nd T20I Weather Report
The weather in Bulawayo is expected to remain pleasant throughout the match. Temperatures will range from 21°C to 24°C during the afternoon before dropping to around 17°C in the evening. There is only a 10% chance of rain, while winds of 13-17 km/h could assist the fast bowlers with the new ball.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2nd T20I Head-to-Head Record
Bangladesh hold the edge in the head-to-head record, winning 17 of the 25 T20Is played between the two teams. Zimbabwe have won eight matches. However, the hosts enter the second T20I with confidence after their convincing 32-run victory in the series opener.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2nd T20I Key Battles to Watch
Taskin Ahmed vs Nahid Rana: Brian Bennett gave Zimbabwe a solid start with 44 off 30 balls in the first T20I. Bangladesh will rely on Taskin Ahmed, who recorded 0/22 in the series opener, to remove Bennett early in the powerplay.
Towhid Hridoy vs Sikandar Raza: Bangladesh captain Towhid Hridoy will look to lead from the front after the batting struggled in the opening match. Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza will aim to keep him quiet with his off-spin and variations during the middle overs.
Yasir Ali Chowdhury vs Richard Ngarava: Yasir Ali Chowdhury was Bangladesh's standout batter in the first T20I, scoring 54 off 38 balls. Richard Ngarava, who also picked up 4/26, will look to dismiss him early or restrict his scoring with accurate left-arm pace and yorkers at the death.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2nd T20I Players to Watch
Zimbabwe
Brian Bennett: Bennett will look to make full use of the powerplay again and put Bangladesh's bowlers under pressure.
Richard Ngarava: The left-arm pacer's ability to swing the new ball and bowl accurately at the death makes him one of Zimbabwe's biggest match-winners.
Blessing Muzarabani: Muzarabani's extra bounce and pace troubled Bangladesh throughout the innings, and he will again lead Zimbabwe's pace attack.
Bangladesh
Yasir Ali Chowdhury: Yasir Ali was Bangladesh's best batter in the opening match. The visitors will need another important knock from him to level the series.
Nahid Rana: Nahid Rana impressed despite Bangladesh's defeat, claiming 4/26 with his pace and aggression. He will look to provide breakthroughs once again.
Towhid Hridoy: The Bangladesh captain will be under pressure after the team's batting struggled in the first T20I. A big innings from Hridoy could be key to helping Bangladesh bounce back.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2nd T20I Free Live Streaming & Telecast Details
Cricket fans in India can watch the second T20I live on the FanCode app and website. The platform will provide live streaming, ball-by-ball commentary, match highlights, and pre-match analysis. Coverage is scheduled to begin before the toss at 5:00 PM IST.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2nd T20I Match Prediction
Zimbabwe will start the second T20I as favorites after their win in the series opener. The hosts have an in-form pace attack led by Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava. Bangladesh need a much better performance from their top order to avoid falling 2-0 behind in the five-match series.
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