ZIM vs BAN Match Prediction — Who Will Win 1st T20I? Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh

Zimbabwe will face Bangladesh in the opening T20I of the Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe 2026 on 15th June at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. Zimbabwe come into this T20I series brimming with confidence after securing a 2-1 ODI series victory over Bangladesh at home on this tour. They will now be aiming to carry that momentum into the T20I series.

In the third ODI, Zimbabwe batted first and were bowled out for just 199 runs in 48.1 overs. Wessly Madhevere was the top scorer for Zimbabwe with 75 runs off 74 balls. In reply, Bangladesh comfortably chased down the target in 36 overs, winning the match by seven wickets.

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ZIM vs BAN Match Details – 1st T20I

• Match: Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh, 1st T20I

• Date: 15th July, 2026

• Time: 3:00 PM IST

• Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

• Live Streaming: Fancode 

ZIM vs BAN Pitch Report - Queens Sports Club Bulawayo 

The pitch at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, generally favours the shorter format. Batsmen can play their shots confidently once settled, but bowlers also receive enough assistance if they target the right areas. The average first-innings score at this venue is 150-155 runs.

• Win Batting First: 40%

• Win Bowling First: 60%

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 155

• Average 2nd Innings: 144

ZIM vs BAN Weather Report – Bulawayo Conditions 

ZIM vs BAN Recent Form

ZIM vs BAN Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 T20I)

ZIM vs BAN Injury News & Team Updates – 1st T20I 

ZIM: All players are fit and available for the match

BAN: Mustafizur Rahman has been ruled out of the T20I series 

ZIM vs BAN Win Probability – 1st T20I

ZIM vs BAN Key Player Battles to Watch 

ZIM vs BAN Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If BAN Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–45

• Predicted Total: 150-160

• Match Result: ZIM to win

Scenario 2: If ZIM Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–50

• Predicted Total: 160–170

• Match Result: ZIM to win

ZIM vs BAN Toss Prediction – 1st T20I 

Last two out of three T20I matches have been won by the team batting first, so the toss-winning captain most likely chose to bat first in this match.

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

ZIM vs BAN Probable Playing 

Zimbabwe (ZIM)

Ben Curran, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Clive Madande (wk), Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani.

Bangladesh (BAN)

Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Mohammed Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy (c), Mosaddek Hossain Saikat, Yasir Ali Chowdhury, Nurul Hasan (wk), Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam.

ZIM vs BAN 1st T20I Player of the Match Prediction

• Sikandar Raza 

• Brian Bennett 

• Saif Hassan 

Who Will Win ZIM vs BAN Today? — Expert Prediction 1st T20I

According to our ZIM vs BAN who will win today, Zimbabwe are the favourites to win the 1st T20I expert predictions. The likes of Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava and Sikandar Raza will be key players to watch out for.

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

ZIM vs BAN Match Result  – 1st T20I Results 

(To be updated after the match - July 15, 2026)