Zimbabwe and Bangladesh start T20I series in Bulawayo July 15

Zimbabwe and Bangladesh are set to begin a three-match T20 International series in Bulawayo on Wednesday, July 15, as the hosts look to extend their dominance on a successful multi-format tour. The series follows Zimbabwe's victories in both the one-off Test and the preceding ODI series, which they won 2-1.

The first T20I will be played at Queens Sports Club, with the subsequent matches scheduled through July 19. Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza will lead a side buoyed by recent success, including qualification for the Super Eight stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Bangladesh, captained by Towhid Hridoy, aim to rebound in the shorter format despite missing several key players, including pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman and batter Litton Das due to injuries.

The pitch at Queens Sports Club is expected to offer a balanced contest, with an average first-innings score of 155 in T20Is. Weather conditions in Bulawayo are forecast to be dry and pleasant, with no significant chance of rain interrupting play.

Historically, Bangladesh hold a strong advantage in the T20I head-to-head record, with 17 wins to Zimbabwe's 8 from 25 meetings. However, Zimbabwe enter this series with...