BAN vs ZIM Match Prediction — Who Will Win 1st ODI? Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe

A tri-nation ODI series featuring Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan is set to take place at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Bangladesh and Zimbabwe will meet in the opening match, with both teams aiming to get off to a winning start.

Zimbabwe enters the series after a 0-3 home series loss to Australia. Bangladesh, meanwhile, will be eager to set the tone in the opening ODI at Sheikh Zayed Stadium as they face Zimbabwe—the same side that beat them 2-1 in Harare earlier this year.

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BAN vs ZIM Match Details – 1st ODI 

• Match: Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe, 1st ODI 

• Date: 17th October, 2026

• Time: 5:00 PM IST

• Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi 

• Live Streaming: JioHotstar 

BAN vs ZIM Pitch Report - Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

The Sheikh Zayed surface is flat and batting‑friendly, offering true bounce. Spinners could find grip as the game progresses, especially in the middle overs.

• Win Batting First: 65%

• Win Bowling First: 35%

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 252

• Average 2nd Innings: 210

BAN vs ZIM Weather Report – Abu Dhabi Conditions 

BAN vs ZIM Recent Form

BAN vs ZIM Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 ODIs)

BAN vs ZIM Injury News & Team Updates – 1st ODI 

BAN: Full squad available for this match 

ZIM: No changes are expected for the hosts 

BAN vs ZIM Win Probability – 1st ODI 

BAN vs ZIM Key Player Battles to Watch 

BAN vs ZIM Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If ZIM Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–45

• Predicted Total: 220-225

• Match Result: BAN to win

Scenario 2: If BAN Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–50

• Predicted Total: 250–275

• Match Result: BAN to win

BAN vs ZIM Toss Prediction – 1st ODI 

Teams batting first have won 38 of the 57 ODIs at the venue, while teams chasing have won 19; therefore, the toss-winning captain opted to bat first here.

Prediction: BAN to win the toss and elect to bat first 

BAN vs ZIM Probable Playing

Bangladesh (BAN)

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

Zimbabwe (ZIM)

Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Innocent Kaia, Brendan Taylor (WK), Craig Ervine, Sikandar Raza (C), Wessly Madhevere/Ryan Burl, Brad Evans, Blessing Muzarabani, Graeme Cremer, Newman Nyamhuri.

BAN vs ZIM 1st ODI Player of the Match Prediction

• Brian Bennett 

• Najmul Hossain Shanto 

• Mehidy Hasan Miraz 

Who Will Win BAN vs ZIM Today? — Expert Prediction 1st ODI 

According to our BAN vs ZIM who will win today, Bangladesh are the favourites to win the 1st ODI expert predictions. The likes of Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy and Mehidy Hasan Miraz will be key players to watch out for.

BAN vs ZIM, who will win today: Bangladesh to win 

BAN vs ZIM Match Result  – 1st ODI Results 

(To be updated after the match - 17 October, 2026)