Bangladesh Tour of Zimbabwe 2026 – Schedule, Squads & Venue

Bangladesh’s tour of Zimbabwe in 2026 is a full multi-format assignment covering all three international formats, one Test, three ODIs, and three T20Is.

The tour runs from June 28 to July 19, spanning three weeks of cricket across two Zimbabwean venues.

With both sides carrying form and fresh captaincy storylines into the series, this is shaping up as one of the most compelling bilateral tours between these two nations in recent memory.

Bangladesh Tour of Zimbabwe 2026: Full Schedule and Match Timings

The tour is split across two venues. Harare Sports Club in Harare hosts the one-off Test and all three ODIs, while Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo takes over for the three-match T20I series.

Bangladesh Tour of Zimbabwe 2026 Squads

The Bangladesh Tour of Zimbabwe 2026 features strong squads for the one-off Test, three ODIs, and three T20Is, with both teams blending experienced campaigners and emerging talent. Check the complete team lists, captains, and latest squad updates for every format of the series.

Bangladesh Test Squad

Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Shadman Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Tanzid Hasan, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahidul Islam Bhuiyan, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Khaled Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Towhid Hridoy, Amite Hasan, Robiul Haque.

Key absentees: Litton Das has been ruled out due to a calf injury, with Mahidul Islam Bhuiyan added to the squad as cover. Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, and Nahid Rana have also been rested for the Test.

Debut watch: Towhid Hridoy has earned a Test call-up and is likely to make his debut in the format, having already played 53 ODIs and 62 T20Is for Bangladesh.

Zimbabwe Test Squad

Richard Ngarava (captain), Brian Bennett, Tanaka Chivanga, Graeme Cremer, Ben Curran, Craig Ervine, Brad Evans, Innocent Kaia, Roy Kaia, Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Blessing Muzarabani, Newman Nyamhuri, Brendan Taylor, Tafadzwa Tsiga.

Key absentee: Sikandar Raza is absent having been granted permission to play in the T20 Blast for Worcestershire.

Five recalled players: Innocent Kaia, Graeme Cremer, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wesley Madhevere, and Newman Nyamhuri have been recalled following strong performances in domestic cricket.

Bangladesh ODI Squad

Mehidy Hasan Miraz (captain), Soumya Sarkar, Mohammad Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto (vice-captain), Towhid Hridoy, Litton Kumar Das, Mosaddek Hossain Saikat, Nurul Hasan Sohan, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Shoriful Islam.

Litton returns: Litton Kumar Das has returned to the ODI squad after missing the recently concluded T20I series against Australia due to injury.

Zimbabwe ODI and T20I squads: Yet to be announced at time of publication.

Bangladesh T20I squad: Yet to be announced. Litton Das is expected to captain the T20I side.

Where Will ZIM vs BAN 2026 Be Played? – Venue Guide

Harare Sports Club, Harare (Test + ODIs)

Harare Sports Club is Zimbabwe’s premier cricket venue and the traditional home of Test cricket in the country. It hosts the most consequential matches of this tour — the one-off Test and all three ODIs.

Pitch and conditions:

• Average first innings total in Tests at Harare: 323
• Average second innings total: 312
• Average third innings total: 243
• Average fourth innings total: 147

The pitch tends to offer decent assistance to spinners as the match progresses, making the fourth innings a genuine challenge. In ODIs, the ground typically produces competitive scores with both pace and spin playing a role depending on weather conditions.

Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo (T20Is)

Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo is the second international venue in Zimbabwe and has a strong reputation for producing high-scoring T20 encounters. The outfield is quick and the boundaries are among the shorter ones on the international circuit, making it a batter-friendly arena well-suited to the format.

Live Streaming and Broadcast Details: Where to Watch Bangladesh Tour of Zimbabwe 2026

• Cricket fans in India can watch live exclusively on the FanCode app and website through a valid subscription.
• In Bangladesh, matches are broadcast live on T Sports and GTV (Gazi TV), with streaming also available through the T Sports App.
• Viewers in Zimbabwe and Sub-Saharan Africa can catch the live telecast on SuperSport, with online streaming available through DStv Stream.

Captains: Who Is Leading Each Side?

Richard Ngarava leads Zimbabwe for the first time in Test cricket. Craig Ervine, who captained Zimbabwe in their last Test against Afghanistan, stepped down from the role in December 2025.

On the Bangladesh side, the leadership changes by format, Shanto takes charge in red-ball cricket, Miraz leads the ODI unit, and Litton Das is the designated T20I captain.

Head-to-Head Record: Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe

Bangladesh lead in all three formats but Zimbabwe have demonstrated they are a competitive side. The last Test meeting, a two-match series in 2025, ended 1-1, with Zimbabwe winning the opening Test by three wickets before Bangladesh levelled in the second.

ICC Rankings: Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe Heading Into the Tour

Bangladesh hold a clear advantage across all formats in the rankings, but Zimbabwe’s recent performances, particularly in Test cricket, mean the hosts cannot be underestimated.

Key Players to Watch

Bangladesh

• Najmul Hossain Shanto — Test captain and first-choice top-order batter. Shanto’s form will set the tone in the longest format.
• Taijul Islam — Bangladesh’s most dangerous Test spinner and a consistent wicket-taker on turning surfaces.
• Mushfiqur Rahim — Experienced middle-order batter who brings reliability and big-match temperament.
• Mehidy Hasan Miraz — ODI captain who contributes both as an off-spinner and a handy lower-order batter.
• Litton Das — Expected to return for the ODIs and T20Is after injury; one of Bangladesh’s most destructive white-ball openers.
• Towhid Hridoy — On the verge of a Test debut; has been impressive across ODIs and T20Is for Bangladesh.

Zimbabwe

• Blessing Muzarabani — Tall, express-paced seamer who presents problems in all formats on Zimbabwean pitches.
• Brian Bennett — One of Zimbabwe’s brightest young batting prospects and a consistent performer at domestic level.
• Craig Ervine — Experienced top-order batter who brings stability to the Zimbabwe batting order.
• Wessly Madhevere — Aggressive middle-order batter recalled to the squad; a player Zimbabwe will rely on heavily in the absence of Raza.
• Graeme Cremer — Veteran leg-spinner back in the fold who adds a different dimension to Zimbabwe’s bowling attack.

What’s at Stake: Why This Tour Matters for Both Teams

For Bangladesh: Bangladesh arrive in Zimbabwe full of confidence after back-to-back home series wins against Pakistan and Ireland. The tour offers a chance to test squad depth across formats, blood new players like Towhid Hridoy in Test cricket, and maintain momentum ahead of a demanding international schedule.

For Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe arrive with boosted confidence following their appearance in the Super Eights of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, where they secured memorable victories over Australia and Sri Lanka. The home series is an opportunity to build on that momentum and challenge a higher-ranked Bangladesh side across all three formats.

Bangladesh Tour of Zimbabwe 2026: Quick Reference Card

Final Words

The Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe 2026 is a richly competitive seven-match series that tests both squads across formats over three weeks. With new captains, returning players, and debut candidates on both sides, every match carries its own subplot.

From the red-ball grind at Harare to the T20 fireworks in Bulawayo, fans across the world have plenty to follow. Bookmark the schedule, set your streaming reminders, and stay tuned for what promises to be a compelling bilateral series.

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