Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2026 Full Schedule Test ODI and T20I Series Confirmed

Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2026 Full Schedule Test ODI and T20I Series Confirmed

Zimbabwe Cricket has officially confirmed the schedule for Bangladesh's all-format tour of Zimbabwe, with the two teams set to compete in a thrilling bilateral series from June 28 to July 19, 2026. The tour will feature one Test, three One Day Internationals (ODIs), and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), bringing top-level international cricket back to Zimbabwe after the nation's historic ICC Men's T20 World Cup campaign.

The series promises competitive cricket as both teams continue building momentum across all three formats.

Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 2026 Schedule

Only Test

June 28 to July 2

Harare Sports Club, Harare

ODI Series

1st ODI: July 6 – Harare Sports Club

2nd ODI: July 9 – Harare Sports Club

3rd ODI: July 11 – Harare Sports Club

T20I Series

1st T20I: July 15 – Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

2nd T20I: July 17 – Queens Sports Club

3rd T20I: July 19 – Queens Sports Club

Zimbabwe Ready for Home Return

The upcoming series marks Zimbabwe's first home international assignment since their remarkable performance at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

The African side captured global attention by reaching the Super Eight stage for the first time in tournament history while registering memorable victories over cricketing giants Australia and Sri Lanka.

Zimbabwe Cricket Managing Director Givemore Makoni expressed his excitement about hosting Bangladesh and praised the team's recent achievements.

He emphasized that the return of international cricket to Harare and Bulawayo is a significant moment for Zimbabwean cricket and expected strong support from passionate home fans.

Bangladesh Arrive in Excellent Form

Bangladesh head into the Zimbabwe tour full of confidence after completing an impressive 2-0 Test series sweep over Pakistan in the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle.

Before traveling to Zimbabwe, Bangladesh will also face Australia in three ODIs and three T20Is, providing valuable match practice ahead of the African challenge.

The Tigers will look to continue their winning momentum while improving their record away from home.

Rivalry Produces Memorable Contests

The recent history between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh suggests another closely fought series.

The teams last met in a Test series in Bangladesh during 2025, where Zimbabwe stunned the hosts with a memorable three-wicket victory in the opening Test before Bangladesh bounced back to level the series 1-1.

Bangladesh's previous visit to Zimbabwe came in 2022, but it was the home side that dominated by winning both the ODI and T20I series 2-1.

With both teams enjoying recent success, fans can expect another entertaining battle across all formats.

Important Series for Both Teams

The series provides Zimbabwe with another opportunity to build on the confidence gained from their outstanding T20 World Cup campaign while giving Bangladesh a chance to maintain their strong performances across formats.

The Test match will also carry added significance in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship cycle, while the limited-overs contests will help both teams prepare for future ICC events.

With experienced stars and emerging talents expected to feature on both sides, cricket fans can look forward to nearly a month of exciting action as Zimbabwe and Bangladesh renew one of the most competitive rivalries in international cricket.