BAN vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction — 1st ODI Best Team, Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

BAN vs ZIM Match Details — 1st ODI

Bangladesh (BAN) faces Zimbabwe (ZIM) in the first match of the UAE ODI Tri-Series 2026, which also includes Afghanistan. Each team plays the other once, with the top two competing in the final on October 23 in Sharjah. This is the first ODI between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe at a neutral site in 20 years.

Zimbabwe, led by Sikandar Raza, won the home ODI series against Bangladesh 2-1 in July. Bangladesh, now led by Litton Das, won the final game of the series by seven wickets. They'll want to start the tri-series on a winning note. Bangladesh is also missing injured pacer Nahid Rana.

Also Read: Afghanistan Tri-Nation Series 2026: Full schedule, squads, live streaming and more

BAN vs ZIM Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: Tri-Nation ODI Series, 2026
• Match: BAN vs ZIM (1st ODI)
• Date: 17th October 2026
• Match Start Time: 05:30 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Zayed Cricket Stadium (Sheikh Zayed Stadium), Abu Dhabi
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: FanCode

BAN vs ZIM Weather Report — Abu Dhabi Conditions

• Temperature: 27–32°C
• Rain Chances: 0%
• Humidity: 55% 

Recent Performance – Last 5 Matches

Team BAN Form

Bangladesh Recent Form: L, L, W, W, W

Team ZIM Form

Zimbabwe  Recent Form: W, W, L, W, L

BAN vs ZIM Head-to-Head Record — Last 5 Matches 

BAN vs ZIM Pitch Report — Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

The Zayed Cricket Stadium surface is usually balanced. Once set, batsmen can score freely, while pacers benefit from the new ball. The pitch tends to slow down as the game progresses, so spinners and slower bowlers come into play in the middle overs. Day-night games have been slow, with the team batting first averaging 266 in the past five ODIs at this venue. Temperature and humidity add to the difficulty. Winning the toss and batting first seems like the ideal strategy.

• Win Batting First: 65%
• Win Bowling First: 35%
• Best Suited For: A surface that starts on the slower side for seam bowlers before settling

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 251

• Average 2nd Innings: 207

BAN vs ZIM Toss Prediction

This venue makes chasing tough. Furthermore, in the 40 matches held here, the opposing side has won 49 times, while the squad batting first has won 90. Therefore, the captain who wins the toss is expected to choose to bat first.

Prediction: Zimbabwe to win the toss and opt to bat first.

BAN vs ZIM Probable Playing 11 Today

Bangladesh (BAN) Probable 11:

Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Litton Das (C & WK), Mosaddek Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman

Zimbabwe (ZIM) Probable 11:

Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brendan Taylor (WK), Craig Ervine, Sikandar Raza (C), Ryan Burl, Wessly Madhevere, Brad Evans, Newman Nyamhuri, Blessing Muzarabani

BAN vs ZIM Key Players & Must-Have Dream11 Picks

Best BAN Players for Dream11 —  1st ODI     

Best ZIM Players for Dream11 —  1st ODI      

BAN vs ZIM Captain & Vice-Captain Picks — 1st ODI   

• Sikandar Raza ©: Zimbabwe's captain and all-rounder, who contributes with both bat and ball.
• Litton Das ©: Bangladesh's captain and keeper-batter, who is a threat at the top of the order.
• Mehidy Hasan Miraz (vc): All-rounder whose off-spin should grip on this Abu Dhabi surface.
• Ben Curran (vc): Zimbabwe's in-form batter, with 453 runs in his last 10 ODIs.

BAN vs ZIM (Free-to-Play) Team Suggestion 1

Dream11 Team: Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza (C), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (VC), Rishad Hossain, Ryan Burl, Brad Evans, Blessing Muzarabani, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman

BAN vs ZIM (Free-to-Play) Team Suggestion 2

Dream11 Team: Litton Das (C), Najmul Hossain Shanto, Brian Bennett (VC), Tanzid Hasan, Sikandar Raza, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Ryan Burl, Brad Evans, Blessing Muzarabani, Shoriful Islam

Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe Dream11 Tips 

Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe Match Prediction – Who Will Win

This should be a close competition. Bangladesh has greater batting depth and a better head-to-head record (52-32 overall). Zimbabwe has the most recent advantage, with a 2-1 victory in July, and Raza and Curran are in good shape. Bangladesh's spinners Mehidy and Rishad should thrive in Abu Dhabi's hot weather and slowing surface conditions. We expect Bangladesh to win a close game.

Prediction: Bangladesh (BAN) to win.

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