Zimbabwe (ZIM) will look to double their lead and seal the series when they take on Bangladesh (BAN) in the second T20I on Friday, July 17. The venue is once again the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.

After winning the ODI series 2-1, Zimbabwe started the T20Is in style, emerging victorious in the first game by 32 runs. Brian Bennett and Co. helped the Chevrons post a competitive total of 170/6 despite a stunning four-for from Nahid Rana.

However, Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava bagged four wickets apiece to dismiss the touring side for just 138 in 19 overs. Yasir Ali scored a valiant half-century but didn't get enough support from his fellow batters. Bangladesh would want to bounce back strongly on Friday and draw level in the series.

ZIM vs BAN: Match Details

Match	Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh, 2nd T20I, Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe 2026
Date and Time (IST)	Friday, July 17, 4:00 PM
Venue	Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Live-streaming Details	FanCode (App & Website)

Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo: Pitch Report

The Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo is expected to behave well for batters. However, fast bowlers who hit the deck are going to get assistance from the pitch like they did in the first ODI. The power play overs could prove to be crucial in both innings.

ZIM vs BAN: Head-to-Head T20I Record

Matches Played	26
Won by ZIM	18
Won by BAN	08
No Results	00
First-ever Fixture	November 28, 2006 (BAN Won)
Most Recent Fixture	July 15, 2026 (ZIM Won)

ZIM vs BAN: Predicted Playing XIs Zimbabwe:

Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (C), Ryan Burl, Clive Madande (WK), Brad Evans, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani.

Bangladesh:

Saif Hassan, Tanzim Hasan Tamim, Towhid Hridoy (C), Yasir Ali, Parvez Hossain Emon, Mahedi Hasan, Nurul Hasan (WK), Mohammad Saifuddin, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana.

ZIM vs BAN: Probable Best Performers of the Match Probable Best Batter: Brian Bennett Brian Bennett. (Photo Source: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Brian Bennett has gone from strength to strength, highlighting is potential as an all-format batter. In the first T20I, he put on a dogged effort, anchoring the innings with his 40-run knock off 30 balls. He will look to be the glue in Zimbabwe's innings, while the others can bat around him.

Probable Best Bowler: Blessing Muzarabani Blessing Muzarabani. (Photo by DAVID GRAY/AFP via Getty Images)

Blessing Muzarabani took a magnificent four-wicket haul in the first T20I. In his four-over spell, he picked up four wickets and conceded just 17 runs, which included one maiden. His combination with Richard Ngarava inside the power play could be defining.

Today's Match Prediction: Zimbabwe to win the match