Published on: Jul 5, 2026 12:52 pm IST | Updated on: Jul 5, 2026 10:44 am IST
Zimbabwe registered an epic victory over Bangladesh in the solitary Test played at Harare by an innings and 85 runs. It’s now time for the ODIs to take center stage with the first of the three ODIs all set to be played on Monday, 6 July, at the Harare Sports Club in Harare. All three games will be played at the same venue. After an emphatic win in the Test match, the hosts will be looking forward to continuing with their good run of form, whereas Bangladesh will be looking to prove a point in the format they have loved playing the most for the last 4-5 years. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 1st ODI, ZIM vs BAN, at the Harare Sports Club in Harare.
Zimbabwe must be brimming with confidence after securing an emphatic win in the only Test match. However, ODI cricket is a completely different platter, which has been served pretty well by Bangladesh in recent years. After dominating Pakistan and Australia at home in this format, Bangladesh will look to avenge their loss in the only Test against Zimbabwe. Expect Zimbabwe to put up a great fight in familiar conditions, but it’s going to be Bangladesh who will have the win probability meter backing them. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 1st ODI, ZIM vs BAN, at the Harare Sports Club in Harare.
ZIM: 31% win chance BAN: 69% win chance
Najmul has been carrying good ODI form heading into this series. The left-hander has scored 132 runs in the series against Australia, averaging 44. He will be key bet batting at no 3.
The Bangladeshi vice-captain scored 154 runs in the series against Australia, across three games. He remains a vital cog in the middle order.
The Zimbabwean opener has been one of the prolific run-getters for the side in recent times across format. He had a terrific time in the T20 World Cup 2026 and scored 59 runs in the only innings of the recently concluded Test match. Bennett is a match winner and will be crucial for Zimbabwe's cause in this series.
Ben Curran has been in quite brilliant touch in recent times in ODI cricket, scoring 340 runs in her last 8 innings averaging 48.57. He will be a key bet at the top order.
Check out our prediction for the ZIM vs BAN 1st ODI match at the Harare Sports Club in Harare.
After suffering a humbling defeat by an innings and 85 runs in the solitary Test against Zimbabwe, the Bangladesh team will be determined to bounce back in the ODI series. While Zimbabwe will be brimming with confidence after their emphatic win at Harare, ODI cricket presents a different challenge, one that Bangladesh have mastered in recent years. The Tigers have dominated this format at home, securing notable series wins against Pakistan and Australia, and will now look to carry that momentum into this contest.
Skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz leads a balanced side that combines pace firepower with batting depth. The pace duo of Taskin Ahmed and Nahid Rana will be crucial in exploiting conditions early, while the batting lineup featuring Najmul Hossain Shanto, Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, and Towhid Hridoy provides both stability and aggression. With this mix of experience and youthful energy, Bangladesh will aim to impose themselves and avenge the Test loss.
For Zimbabwe, home advantage remains their biggest strength, but Bangladesh’s recent ODI form makes them favorites to turn the tables and reclaim pride in the limited‑overs leg of the tour.
Zimbabwe will be eager to test Bangladesh’s growing dominance in ODI cricket when the two sides meet at Harare. While Bangladesh have prospered in this format over the past few years, securing notable series wins over Pakistan and Australia, Zimbabwe will rely heavily on their home advantage and the experience of their seasoned campaigners.
The presence of stalwarts like Brendan Taylor and Sikandar Raza adds depth to Zimbabwe’s batting, while the pace duo of Blessing Muzarabani and skipper Richard Ngarava will be tasked with exploiting local conditions. Youngster Brian Bennett brings energy and flair, offering Zimbabwe a fresh dimension in the middle order. Together, this mix of experience and youth could pose a challenge to Bangladesh’s confidence.
For Bangladesh, the challenge will be to maintain their winning streak and not allow complacency to creep in. Zimbabwe’s familiarity with Harare’s conditions and their ability to rise in front of home crowds make them dangerous opponents. If their key players fire in unison, Zimbabwe could unsettle Bangladesh and remind the visitors that ODI cricket in Harare is never a straightforward assignment. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 75 BAN won: 47 ZIM won: 28 No Result: 0 RECENT form BANGLADESH: W W W W L RECENT form ZIMBABWE: W L W L L
In 75 ODI meetups between the two sides, Bangladesh has had the upper hand as they have won 47 games. The remaining 28 fixtures have been won by Zimbabwe.
How will the two teams, i.e., Zimbabwe and Bangladesh, fare in the 1st ODI? Let’s take a look.
Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (C), Nurul Hasan (WK), Mosaddek Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanvir Islam/Shoriful Islam
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 1st ODI between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club, Harare:
Morning conditions at Harare Sports Club will favor seamers with early movement, thanks to a fresh pitch and mild breeze. Batting is expected to get easier as the sun rises and the surface settles. Captains winning the toss should bat first, aiming to post a total around 250–260 to put pressure on the opposition.
The online live streaming of the 1st ODI match of the Bangladesh Tour of Zimbabwe 2026 will take place live on the FANCODE app. The live TV coverage for this series won’t be available in India.
Zimbabwe may have been the superior team in the solitary test match, but when it comes to ODIs, Bangladesh has been a formidable outfit in recent years. Fresh off a brilliant home ODI series win against the mighty Aussies, they should feel confident enough to trample Zimbabwe in this series. Therefore, as per our prediction, the visitors, Bangladesh, are expected to win the ZIM vs BAN 1st ODI match.