Zimbabwe leads Bangladesh 1-0 ahead of 2nd T20I in Bulawayo

Zimbabwe will aim to clinch their three-match T20I series against Bangladesh when the two sides meet for the second match at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Friday, July 17. The hosts lead the series 1-0 following a convincing 32-run victory in the opener.

In the first match, played on July 15, Zimbabwe posted a total of 170 for 6. Key contributions came from Brian Bennett, who scored 44 off 30 balls, and Sikandar Raza, who added a quick 20. Bangladesh, in reply, were bowled out for 138 in 19 overs despite a half-century from Yasir Ali. The Zimbabwean bowling attack was led by Richard Ngarava and Blessing Muzarabani, who each took four wickets.

The second match is scheduled to begin at 12:30 PM local time (4:00 PM IST) on July 17. Weather conditions in Bulawayo are forecast to be ideal, with clear skies and no chance of rain, ensuring a full contest without interruption.

Bangladesh enters the match needing a win to keep the series alive and force a deciding third game. The visitors are fielding a depleted squad, missing several key players including Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Mustafizur Rahman, who are either injured or participating in other leagues. Captain Towhid...