05/07/2026
The 1st ODI between the Bangladesh national cricket team and the Zimbabwe national cricket team at Harare Sports Club is expected to be competitive, but Bangladesh enter as favorites with an estimated 68% chance of winning, while Zimbabwe have around 32%. The Harare surface usually offers early movement for fast bowlers before becoming good for batting, with spinners playing a key role in the middle overs. A score of 250â260 is considered competitive. Bangladesh's squad is stronger on paper with key players such as Mehidy Hasan Miraz (captain), Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mustafizur Rahman, and Taskin Ahmed, giving them greater balance in both batting and bowling. Zimbabwe will rely on experienced names like Craig Ervine, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, and Brad Evans, hoping home conditions and their recent confidence can challenge Bangladesh. Bangladesh have the edge due to their deeper batting lineup and more experienced bowling attack, but Zimbabwe's pace bowlers could make the contest close if they strike early.
Harare Sports Club â ODI Stats & Match Insight
Average 1st innings score: 230
Average 2nd innings score: 196
Competitive 1st innings score (current conditions): 250â260
Total ODIs played: 205
Won batting first: 92 matches (44.9%)
Won chasing: 107 matches (52.2%)
No Result/Tie: 6 matches (2.9%)