The third match of the three-match T20I series between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh will take place at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Sunday, July 19.
The Queens Sports Club has produced competitive matches throughout the series. Batters have enjoyed good bounce early in the innings, while spinners have found more help as the pitch slows down later in the game.
Teams batting first have won both completed matches in the series. The captain who wins the toss is expected to bat first and put scoreboard pressure on the opposition.
Here is the complete pitch report, weather forecast, venue records, average scores, and key statistics for the Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe 3rd T20I at the Queens Sports Club.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 3rd T20I: Match Details
Match: Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh, 3rd T20I
Tournament: Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe, 2026
Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026
Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 3rd T20I: Venue Overview
The Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo is one of Zimbabwe's most iconic international cricket facilities. It has a standard spectator capacity of 9,000, with the city end and the airport end. The venue has successfully staged 27 men's T20 international matches.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 3rd T20I: Pitch Report
The pitch at the Queens Sports Club usually provides a balanced contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers can expect good bounce and some seam movement with the new ball, especially during the powerplay.
Spinners can trouble batters during the middle overs. Teams that build partnerships early are often in a stronger position.
Teams batting first made the most of the better conditions before defending their totals in the first two matches. A score of around 170 should be competitive, while anything above 180 could be difficult to chase on this surface.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 3rd T20I: Weather Forecast
The weather is expected to be ideal for cricket throughout the match in Bulawayo. The temperature will be around 26°C at the 1:30 PM start and will rise to 28°C by 3 PM under hazy sunshine. It will then gradually drop to 27°C at 4 PM and 25°C at 5 PM.
There is no chance of rain during the match, while humidity will remain low at around 17%. Light to moderate SSE winds are expected throughout the afternoon.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 3rd T20I: T20I Records at the Venue
Queens Sports Club has hosted 27 men's T20 Internationals since staging its first match in 2013. Teams batting first have won 18 matches, while teams chasing have managed only nine victories. Teams batting first have enjoyed the advantage of setting a target at this venue.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 3rd T20I: Average First Innings Score
The historical average first-innings score at this venue stands at 156 runs. Batters must negotiate the swinging new ball. A total exceeding 165 runs will be a competitive total on this surface.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 3rd T20I: Average Second Innings Score
The average second-innings score in Bulawayo is 132 runs. Scoreboard pressure and the slowing surface make chasing difficult for batters. This trend continued in the first two matches of the series, with both chasing teams collapsing.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 3rd T20I: Chasing Record at the Venue
Chasing teams hold a modest 33.33% win rate at the Queens Sports Club, losing 18 of the 27 completed fixtures. Afghanistan achieved the highest successful T20 international run chase on this ground. They chased down the 191-run target with one ball to spare against Zimbabwe in October 2015.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 3rd T20I: Highest Team Total at the Venue
Zimbabwe hold the record for the highest team total at this stadium. The home side hammered a magnificent 236/5 against Singapore on July 11, 2022. The Bulawayo track can produce massive runs when top-order batters dominate the powerplay restrictions.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 3rd T20I: Lowest Team Total at the Venue
Zimbabwe recorded the lowest total at this ground. They were bowled out for a dismal 57 runs against Pakistan on December 3, 2024. Pakistan chased down the target in just 5.3 overs. Bowlers can exploit the conditions to restrict the opposition team to a below-par total.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 3rd T20I: Crucial Venue Stats
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Matches Played: 27
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Won Batting First: 18 (66.67%)
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Won Chasing: 9 (33.33%)
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Average First Innings Score: 156
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Average Second Innings Score: 132
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Highest Team Total: Zimbabwe – 236/5 vs Singapore
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Lowest Team Total: Zimbabwe – 57 vs Pakistan
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Highest Individual Score: Brian Bennett (Zimbabwe) – 94 vs Namibia
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Best Bowling Figures: Sufiyan Muqeem (Pakistan) – 5/3 vs Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 3rd T20I Pitch Report Verdict
The toss could play a crucial role in the series decider. Teams batting first have enjoyed greater success at the Queens Sports Club, so the captain winning the toss is likely to choose to bat first.
With no rain expected and dry conditions throughout the match, the pitch is likely to slow down in the second innings. Spinners should get more assistance as the game progresses. A first-innings total of 165 or more could prove challenging to chase and may be enough to seal the series.
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