Q1: Who will win ZIM vs BAN 1st ODI?

Zimbabwe are favourites to win the 1st ODI. Prediction: Zimbabwe to win

Q2: What is the toss prediction for ZIM vs BAN 1st ODI?

The toss-winning captain is likely to bowl first. Prediction: Zimbabwe to win the toss and bowl first.

Q4: Who are the key players to watch in ZIM vs BAN?

Craig Ervine, Najmul Hossain, Sikandar Raza and Mustafizur Rahman

Q5: What is the win probability for ZIM vs BAN 1st ODI?

Zimbabwe: 55%, Bangladesh: 45%. Zimbabwe hold a slight edge going into the match

ZIM vs BAN Match Prediction — Who Will Win 1st ODI 2026?

Zimbabwe will host Bangladesh in the opening ODI of the Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe 2026 on 6th June at Harare Sports Club, Harare. Zimbabwe entered this ODI series with the innings-and-85-run victory over Bangladesh in the Test was the biggest in their Test cricket history. Richard Ngarava, who led the Test side to victory, will captain the ODI side for the first time.

On the other hand, Bangladesh entered this series with high confidence after defeating Australia in their last series, and will be eager to continue their winning streak. The announced unchanged ODI squad for this series and Mehidy Hasan Miraz will lead the side.

ZIM vs BAN Match Details – 1st ODI

Match: Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh, 1st ODI
Date: 6th July, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM IST
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
Live Streaming: Fancode

ZIM vs BAN Pitch Report - Harare Sports Club

Harare Sports Club has traditionally been a balanced ODI venue supporting both batsmen and bowlers. Fast bowlers often enjoy early movement with the new ball, while spinners come into play as the surface slows during the middle overs.

Win Batting First: 42%
Win Bowling First: 58%

Average Scores

Average 1st Innings: 229
Average 2nd Innings: 209

ZIM vs BAN Weather Report – Harare Conditions

Temperature	6.5°C
Rain Possibility	2%
Average Score	229
Best Suited For	Batting

ZIM vs BAN Recent Form

Team	Last 5 Matches
ZIM	L, L, W, L, W
BAN	L, W, W, W, W

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

Team	Wins
Zimbabwe	2
Bangladesh	8
NR	0

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

ZIM: All players are fit and available for the match

BAN: Fully fit squad

ZIM vs BAN Win Probability – 1st ODI

Team	Win Probability
Zimbabwe	55%
Bangladesh	45%

ZIM vs BAN Key Player Battles to Watch

Player	Team	ODI Stats
Craig Ervine	ZIM	3600 runs
Najmul Hossain	BAN	2113 runs
Towhid Hridoy	BAN	1644 runs
Mustafizur Rahman	BAN	195 wickets
Sikandar Raza	ZIM	94 wickets
Richard Ngarava	ZIM	70 wickets

ZIM vs BAN Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If BAN Bat First

Powerplay Score: 40–45
Predicted Total: 200-225
Match Result: ZIM to win

Scenario 2: If ZIM Bat First

Powerplay Score: 40–50
Predicted Total: 240–250
Match Result: ZIM to win

ZIM vs BAN Toss Prediction – 1st ODI

The captain winning the toss will highly likely opt to field first, looking to exploit any early moisture or assistance for the fast bowlers.

Prediction: ZIM to win the toss and elect to bowl first

ZIM vs BAN Probable Playing

Zimbabwe (ZIM)

Innocent Kaia, Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Craig Ervine, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Clive Madande (wk), Richard Ngarava (c), Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Newman Nyamhuri.

Bangladesh (BAN)

Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Soumya Sarkar, Towhid Hridoy, Nurul Hasan (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Mosaddek Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Nahid Rana, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam.

ZIM vs BAN 1st ODI Player of the Match Prediction

Sikandar Raza
Craig Ervine
Mehidy Hasan Miraz

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

According to our ZIM vs BAN who will win today, Zimbabwe are the favourites to win the 1st ODI expert predictions. The likes of Brian Bennett, Richard Ngarava and Craig Ervine will be key players to watch out for.

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