ZIM vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st ODI, Preview: Zimbabwe and Bangladesh will begin their three-match ODI series with the first ODI at Harare Sports Club on Monday. Zimbabwe enter the series full of confidence after registering their biggest-ever victory in Test cricket. They defeated Bangladesh by an innings and 85 runs in the one-off Test, with Innocent Kaia scoring a magnificent 140 on his return to the side. Richard Ngarava also enjoyed a winning start as Test captain and will now lead Zimbabwe for the first time in ODI cricket.
The return of Sikandar Raza further strengthens the Zimbabwe side. Along with experienced players like Craig Ervine, Ryan Burl and Blessing Muzarabani, the hosts will look to make the most of familiar home conditions and continue their winning momentum.
Bangladesh, meanwhile, will be disappointed after their poor performance in the Test match. However, ODI cricket is a different format, and the visitors have a stronger white-ball combination. Mehidy Hasan Miraz will captain the side, while Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy and Tanzid Hasan will be expected to lead the batting unit. Litton Das will miss the opening ODI and is expected to return from the second match.
Harare Sports Club usually offers early assistance to fast bowlers before becoming easier for batting. Fantasy players should focus on quality all-rounders, top-order batters and new-ball pacers.
ZIM vs BAN Match Details
| Match Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Bangladesh Tour of Zimbabwe 2026 |
| Match | Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh, 1st ODI |
| Date | Monday, July 06, 2026 |
| Time | 1:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| Live Streaming | FanCode |
| Format | ODI |
Also see: ZIM vs BAN Match Prediction
ZIM vs BAN Dream11 Prediction 2026: Small League & Grand League Teams
We have selected the best fantasy players after considering current form, player roles, pitch conditions and team combinations.
For small leagues, pick reliable all-rounders and top-order batters. Grand league users can take calculated risks with wicket-taking bowlers and differential captain choices.
ZIM vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Small League Team
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicketkeeper | Nurul Hasan |
| Batters | Innocent Kaia, Craig Ervine, Najmul Hossain Shanto |
| All-rounders | Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Mehidy Hasan Miraz |
| Bowlers | Nahid Rana, Taskin Ahmed, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani |
Today Dream11 Team Captain And Vice-Captain Choices – Small League
| Captain Choices | Vice-Captain Choices |
|---|---|
| Brian Bennett | Saif Hassan |
| Ryan Burl | Nahid Rana |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | Richard Ngarava |
These players are expected to contribute in multiple departments and are reliable fantasy picks.
ZIM vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Grand League Team
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicketkeeper | Clive Madande |
| Batters | Najmul Hossain Shanto, Ben Curran, Innocent Kaia |
| All-rounders | Sikandar Raza, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Brad Evans |
| Bowlers | Richard Ngarava, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Newman Nyamhuri |
Today Dream11 Team Captain And Vice-Captain Choices – Grand League
| Captain Choices | Vice-Captain Choices |
|---|---|
| Sikandar Raza | Mehidy Hasan Miraz |
| Brad Evans | Najmul Hossain Shanto |
| Richard Ngarava | Ryan Burl |
These players have high upside and are excellent differential picks for mega contests.
Also see: ZIM vs BAN Toss Prediction 1st ODI 2026
ZIM vs BAN Top Fantasy Picks
Top Batters
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Innocent Kaia | Zimbabwe | Opening Batter |
| Najmul Hossain Shanto | Bangladesh | Top-order Batter |
| Craig Ervine | Zimbabwe | Experienced Batter |
| Ben Curran | Zimbabwe | Opening Batter |
| Towhid Hridoy | Bangladesh | Middle-order Batter |
Top All-Rounders
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Sikandar Raza | Zimbabwe | Batting All-rounder |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | Bangladesh | Spin All-rounder |
| Brian Bennett | Zimbabwe | Batting All-rounder |
| Ryan Burl | Zimbabwe | Spin All-rounder |
| Mosaddek Hossain | Bangladesh | Batting All-rounder |
Top Bowlers
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Ngarava | Zimbabwe | Left-arm Fast Bowler |
| Blessing Muzarabani | Zimbabwe | Fast Bowler |
| Taskin Ahmed | Bangladesh | Fast Bowler |
| Mustafizur Rahman | Bangladesh | Left-arm Fast Bowler |
| Nahid Rana | Bangladesh | Fast Bowler |
ZIM vs BAN Pitch & Weather Report
| 🌟 Factor | 🏏 Details |
|---|---|
| 🌡️ Temperature | 18-20°C |
| 🌧️ Weather Forecast | 55-65% Humidity with 5% Chance of Rain |
| 🏟️ Pitch Behaviour | Pace-Friendly |
| ⚡ Best Suited To | Fast Bowlers |
| 1️⃣ Average First Innings Score | Around 230 |
| 🎯 Chasing Record | Good |
| 📊 Winning Percentage While Chasing | 54% |
The Harare Sports Club surface generally offers movement for fast bowlers in the early overs. Batters who settle in can score freely, while the new ball is expected to remain the biggest challenge.
ZIM vs BAN Ground Stats (ODI)
Harare Sports Club, Harare
| Stats | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 205 |
| Batting First Won | 92 |
| Batting Second Won | 107 |
| Tie/No Result | 6 |
| Average First Innings Score | 230 |
| Highest Score | 408/6 by Zimbabwe vs USA |
| Lowest Score | 35/10 by Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka |
ZIM vs BAN Head-to-Head Record
| Team | Wins |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 51 |
| Zimbabwe | 30 |
| Tied | 0 |
Bangladesh have dominated the ODI rivalry overall, but Zimbabwe will take confidence from their recent Test victory and home advantage.
ZIM vs BAN Last 5 Matches Record
| Team | Last Five Matches |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | W, W, W, W, L |
| Zimbabwe | W, L, W, L, L |
ZIM vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Today Match: Probable Playing XI
| Bangladesh | Zimbabwe |
|---|---|
| Tanzid Hasan Tamim | Innocent Kaia |
| Soumya Sarkar | Ben Curran |
| Najmul Hossain Shanto | Craig Ervine |
| Towhid Hridoy | Brian Bennett |
| Nurul Hasan (wk) | Sikandar Raza |
| Mosaddek Hossain | Ryan Burl |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c) | Clive Madande (wk) |
| Rishad Hossain | Wellington Masakadza |
| Nahid Rana | Richard Ngarava (c) |
| Mustafizur Rahman | Blessing Muzarabani |
| Taskin Ahmed | Newman Nyamhuri |
ZIM vs BAN Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
Zimbabwe will enter the ODI series with plenty of confidence after their historic Test victory. Their pace attack knows the Harare conditions well, while experienced all-rounders like Sikandar Raza and Ryan Burl provide excellent balance. Richard Ngarava’s leadership has also started on a positive note.
Bangladesh have a stronger ODI squad than their Test team and possess an experienced bowling attack led by Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman and Nahid Rana. However, the visitors will need their batting unit to perform much better than it did in the Test match.
With home conditions and recent momentum on their side, Zimbabwe appear to hold a slight advantage in the series opener.
Match Prediction:
Zimbabwe are slight favourites to win the 1st ODI.
ZIM vs BAN Today Match Injury Updates
| Team | Injury Updates |
|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | No Injury Update |
| Bangladesh | No Injury Update |
ZIM vs BAN Match – Where to Watch
| Platform | Details |
|---|---|
| Live Streaming | FanCode |
| Live Telecast | Not Confirmed |
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