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Bangladesh will face Zimbabwe in the second T20I match at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, on 17th July at 4:00 PM IST.
Get the best ZIM vs BAN Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 2nd T20I match of the Bangladesh Tour of Zimbabwe 2026. Expert analysis and more.
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Hot Picks for ZIM vs BAN Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Sikandar Raza – Added a quick-fire 20 off 13 balls, maintaining momentum with his attacking approach during the middle overs. |
Brian Bennett – Gave Zimbabwe a flying start with an aggressive 44 off 30 balls, setting the tone through positive stroke play. |
Top Picks:
Milton Shumba – Made an impact with the ball, conceding just 4 runs and picking up 1 wicket in his economical over. |
Saif Hassan – Showed intent at the top of the order and will look to convert his start into a bigger score in the next match. |
Budget Picks:
Blessing Muzarabani – Delivered a match-winning spell of 4/17, dismantling Bangladesh’s batting lineup and earning Zimbabwe a memorable victory. |
Nahid Rana – Produced an outstanding bowling display, claiming 4 wickets for 26 runs to keep Bangladesh firmly in the contest. |
ZIM vs BAN Bangladesh Tour of Zimbabwe 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Sikandar Raza & Brian Bennett |
Vice-Captain | Nahid Rana & Blessing Muzarabani |
ZIM vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Tadiwanashe Marumani
- Batsmen – Yasir Ali Chowdhury, Tanzid Hasan, Brian Bennett
- All-rounders – Sikandar Raza ©, Ryan Burl, Mohammad Saifuddin
- Bowlers – Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Brad Evans, Nahid Rana (vc)
ZIM vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Tadiwanashe Marumani
- Batsmen – Yasir Ali Chowdhury, Mohammed Saif Hassan, Brian Bennett ©
- All-rounders – Sikandar Raza, Mohammad Saifuddin, Masekesa Shumba
- Bowlers – Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani (vc), Brad Evans, Nahid Rana
ZIM vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Today Match 2nd T20I Bangladesh Tour of Zimbabwe 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Ben Curran | NA | NA |
Rishad Hossain | NA | NA |
ZIM vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Today Match 2nd T20I Bangladesh Tour of Zimbabwe 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Sikandar Raza |
GL Captaincy Choice | Brian Bennett |
Punt Picks | Masekesa Shumba and Mohammed Said Hassan |
Dream11 Combination | 1-3-3-4 |
ZIM vs BAN Match Preview:
Zimbabwe will face Bangladesh in the second T20I of the Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe 2026 at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, on 17th July, with the match scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM IST. Zimbabwe enters this crucial encounter with a 1-0 lead after an impressive performance in the series opener. Consequently, the hosts will look to clinch the three-match series, while Bangladesh must produce a strong comeback to keep the contest alive.
Meanwhile, Zimbabwe and Bangladesh have built a competitive rivalry in T20I cricket over the years. Before this fixture, the two teams had met 24 times, with Bangladesh leading the head-to-head record through 16 victories, while Zimbabwe had registered 8 wins.
However, Zimbabwe has seized the early momentum in the current series after a convincing victory in the opening T20I. The hosts posted 170/6 before restricting Bangladesh to 138 in 19 overs, securing a comprehensive 32-run win. Richard Ngarava delivered a match-winning spell to earn the Player of the Match award, while Sikandar Raza and Brian Bennett made valuable contributions to the team’s success. Therefore, Zimbabwe will aim to carry its momentum into the second match and seal the series with another disciplined all-round performance.
Bangladesh, on the other hand, will be determined to bounce back after a disappointing start to the series. The visitors struggled to build meaningful partnerships during the chase, while their bowlers failed to prevent Zimbabwe from posting a competitive total. Nevertheless, Towhid Hridoy, Tanzid Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, and Mahedi Hasan remain key players capable of turning the series around. Consequently, Bangladesh will look to deliver a much-improved all-round performance and force the series into a decisive third T20I, whereas Zimbabwe will aim to continue its winning run in front of the home crowd.
ZIM vs BAN Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
Zimbabwe | 9 |
Bangladesh | 16 |
ZIM vs BAN Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 25°C |
Weather Forecast | Clear Sky |
Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 155 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Good |
Winning % | 54% |
ZIM vs BAN Playing 11s (Predicted):
Zimbabwe Playing 11:
1) Ben Curran
2) Tadiwanashe Marumani
3) Brian Bennett
4) Dion Myers
5) Sikandar Raza ©
6) Ryan Burl
7) Clive Madande (wk)
8) Brad Evans
9) Wellington Masakadza
10) Richard Ngarava
11) Blessing Muzarabani
Bangladesh Playing 11:
1) Tanzid Hasan
2) Parvez Hossain Emon
3) Mohammed Saif Hassan
4) Towhid Hridoy ©
5) Mosaddek Hossain Saikat
6) Yasir Ali Chowdhury
7) Nurul Hasan (wk)
8) Mahedi Hasan
9) Mohammad Saifuddin
10) Taskin Ahmed
11) Shoriful Islam
ZIM vs BAN Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the team combination, Zimbabwe is expected to win this match.
