Zimbabwe Cricket officially approved a full-fledged home series against Bangladeshthe two sides are scheduled to face off in all three formats in June and July. The upcoming tour will feature one Test match, three ODIs and three T20Is, bringing another exciting chapter to the growing rivalry between the two countries.
The series comes at an important time for Zimbabwean cricket, especially after the team’s spectacular run. ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Playing fearless cricket on the global stage, Zimbabwe advanced to the Super Eight round for the first time in the tournament’s history and grabbed headlines with memorable wins over Australia and Sri Lanka. The Bangladesh series will now give fans a chance to watch the side return home with renewed confidence and momentum.
A one-off test to start the tour in Harare
The multi-format assignment will begin with a one-off test match at Harare Sports Club from June 28 to July 2. Both the teams share a competitive recent history in the longest format, making the match an interesting contest.
Zimbabwe and Bangladesh last met in 2025 in a Test series in Bangladesh. Zimbabwe stunned the hosts with a thrilling three-wicket win in the opening Test before Bangladesh bounced back strongly to level the series 1-1. The result gave Zimbabwe a huge boost and highlighted the steady progress the side has made in red ball cricket over the last few years.
Harare will also host all three ODI matches scheduled for July 6, 9 and 11. The venue has often provided a competitive atmosphere and Zimbabwe will look to continue their positive run in front of the home fans.
T20I leg to move to Bulawayo
After the ODI series, the action will shift to the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo for the three-match T20I series. The shortest format has become one of Zimbabwe’s strongest sides, especially after a strong World Cup showing earlier this year. The T20I matches are scheduled to be played on July 15, 17 and 19. Zimbabwean fans will be eager to see if the team can carry forward the aggressive and fearless brand of cricket that earned them praise during the T20 World Cup.
Bangladesh will also look at this tour as an important opportunity to test combinations ahead of a busy international schedule. The visitors have traditionally been a competitive side in white-ball cricket and will be looking to improve on their record in Zimbabwe. Interestingly, Bangladesh’s previous tour of Zimbabwe took place in 2022, where the hosts won both the ODI and T20I series by 2-1. The feat remains one of Zimbabwe’s most memorable home successes in recent years.
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Zimbabwe Bangladesh tour 2026 complete schedule
| History | Competition | Location |
|---|---|---|
| June 28 – July 2 | One-time Test | Harare |
| July 6 | 1st ODI | Harare |
| July 9 | 2nd ODI | Harare |
| July 11 | 3rd ODI | Harare |
| July 15 | 1st T20I | Bulawayo |
| July 17 | 2nd T20I | Bulawayo |
| July 19 | 3rd T20I | Bulawayo |
