Zimbabwe seeks series win in 2nd ODI vs Bangladesh

Zimbabwe will aim to clinch a One-Day International series victory when they face Bangladesh in the second match of their three-game series at Harare Sports Club on Thursday, July 9. The hosts lead the series 1-0 after a tense, low-scoring opening match on July 6, which they won by 25 runs.

In that first ODI, Zimbabwe, after being asked to bat first, were bowled out for 141 in 36.4 overs. The innings was defined by a record-breaking performance from Bangladesh's young fast bowler Nahid Rana, who took 6 wickets for 21 runs, the best-ever ODI figures for his country. Zimbabwe's batting struggled, with Newman Nyamhuri's 33 the highest individual score. The home side's bowlers then mounted a superb defense, dismissing Bangladesh for 116 in 33.1 overs. Captain Richard Ngarava and Brad Evans took three wickets each, while Blessing Muzarabani and Nyamhuri shared four wickets between them.

The victory marked a successful start to Ngarava's tenure as ODI captain and was Zimbabwe's first ODI since August 2025. For Bangladesh, the defeat was a setback following their recent historic series win against Australia.

The pitch at Harare Sports Club, which offered significant assistance to fast...