Zimbabwe secures a 13-run victory, clinching the ODI series 2-0
Ben Curran's century and Brad Evans' late cameo powered Zimbabwe to 247
Despite half-centuries from Tanzid and Hridoy, Bangladesh fell short at 234
Zimbabwe clinched a hard-fought 13-run victory over Bangladesh in the second ODI of the 2026 series held at the Harare Sports Club, effectively sealing the series. After winning the toss and electing to bowl, Bangladesh restricted Zimbabwe to 247/6 in their 50 overs, argely thanks to a composed century from Ben Curran (111).
Despite a gritty bowling effort from Taskin Ahmed and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who each claimed two wickets, Brad Evans’ explosive late-order cameo of 58 off 38 balls propelled Zimbabwe to a competitive total.
In pursuit of 248, Bangladesh’s chase was steady but ultimately lacked the necessary acceleration in the final overs. Tanzid Hasan provided a solid start with 57, and Tawhid Hridoy anchored the innings with a patient 60, but the middle and lower order struggled to sustain the required run rate against disciplined Zimbabwean bowling.
Richard Ngarava was the pick of the bowlers, finishing with figures of 3/55, while Blessing Muzarabani chipped in with two crucial wickets. As the pressure mounted in the death overs, the Bangladeshi tail could not get their side over the line, ending their innings at 234 all out in 48.1 overs. The win gives Zimbabwe an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Zimbabwe Vs Bangladesh, 2nd ODI: Toss Update And Playing XI's
Bangladesh won the toss and have decided to bowl first.
Bangladesh (Playing XI): Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mosaddek Hossain, Nurul Hasan(w), Mehidy Hasan Miraz(c), Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana
Zimbabwe (Playing XI): Ben Curran, Brian Bennett, Innocent Kaia, Craig Ervine, Sikandar Raza, Wessly Madhevere, Clive Madande(w), Brad Evans, Newman Nyamhuri, Richard Ngarava(c), Blessing Muzarabani
Zimbabwe Vs Bangladesh, 2nd ODI: Live Streaming
In India, no television channels will live telecast the Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh ODI series. But fans can still catch the action on FanCode app and website on a valid subscription or match pass.
