Bangladesh will face Zimbabwe in the first ODI of the Tri Series in the UAE 2026 at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, on 17 October. Bangladesh come into this series after losing their most recent ODI series 2-1 to Zimbabwe in Zimbabwe in July.
Although Zimbabwe suffered a 3-0 series defeat against Australia in their most recent ODI series, they played some highly competitive cricket. Furthermore, having secured a 2-1 victory in an ODI series against Bangladesh back in July, they will head into the field with that same confidence.
Also Read: Bangladesh Announce ODI Squad for Afghanistan and Zimbabwe Tri-Series
BAN vs ZIM Match Details – 1st ODI
- Match: Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe, 1st ODI
- Date: 17th October 2026
- Time: 5:00 PM IST
- Venue: Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
- Live Streaming: YouTube
BAN vs ZIM Pitch Report – Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, has large boundaries, but the outfield is fast, allowing batsmen to play their strokes. Fast bowlers find it challenging to bowl on this surface, but spinners have done well here.
BAN vs ZIM Weather Report – Abu Dhabi
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BAN vs ZIM Recent Form
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BAN vs ZIM Head-to-Head ODI Record (Last 10 matches)
BAN vs ZIM Match Prediction Scenarios – 1st ODI
Scenario 1 – If ZIM bats first
- Powerplay Score: 40–50 runs
- First Innings Total: 260–265 runs expected
- Result Prediction: Bangladesh win
Scenario 2 – If BAN bats first
- Powerplay Score: 50–55 runs
- First Innings Total: 275–300 runs expected
- Result Prediction: Bangladesh win
BAN vs ZIM: Key Battles
- Ben Curran vs Taskin Ahmed
- Tanzid Hasan vs Blessing Muzarabani
- Najmul Hossain Shanto vs Sikandar Raza
BAN vs ZIM: Toss Prediction
- Batting first: 80%
- Batting second: 20%
BAN vs ZIM Probable Playing XI
Bangladesh (BAN)
Litton Das (c/wk), Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy (vc), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mohammad Saifuddin, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam
Zimbabwe (ZIM)
Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Ben Curran, Brian Bennett, Craig Ervine, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Wessly Madhevere, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Newman Nyamhuri
Who Will Win BAN vs ZIM Today? – 1st ODI
Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, Bangladesh are the favourites to win this 1st ODI. Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mehidy Hasan Miraz are expected to be the key performers.