Zimbabwe will aim to wrap up the T20I series when it faces Bangladesh in the second match at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Friday after securing a commanding 32-run victory in the opener. Bangladesh, meanwhile, must win to keep the series alive.
Zimbabwe successfully defended 170 in the first T20I, with Richard Ngarava and Blessing Muzarabani claiming four wickets each to bowl Bangladesh out during its chase.
ZIM vs BAN 2nd T20I: Match date, time and live streaming
The second T20I between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh will be played on Friday, July 17, at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.
The match is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM IST, while the toss will take place at 3:30 PM IST.
Live streaming of the match will be available on the FanCode app and website.
ZIM vs BAN 2nd T20I: Predicted playing XIs
Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (WK), Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (C), Ryan Burl, Milton Shumba, Clive Madande, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani.
Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Saif Hassan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy (C), Yasir Ali, Nurul Hasan (WK), Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana.
ZIM vs BAN 2nd T20I: Pitch report
The Bulawayo surface is expected to assist fast bowlers with bounce and pace during the early stages before slowing down as the match progresses. Spinners are likely to become more effective later in the innings. Batters who settle in can build substantial innings, although aggressive stroke play from the outset may prove challenging.
ZIM vs BAN 2nd T20I: Weather forecast
Clear and bright conditions are forecast for Friday afternoon in Bulawayo. The temperature is expected to reach around 24 degrees Celsius, with average humidity of 19%.
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh head-to-head record
Zimbabwe and Bangladesh have met 26 times in T20Is. Bangladesh hold the advantage with 17 victories, while Zimbabwe have won nine matches.
ZIM vs BAN match prediction
Zimbabwe appear to have a slight edge heading into the second T20I after their convincing win in the opener and home advantage in Bulawayo. However, Bangladesh's superior overall head-to-head record suggests they have the experience to stage a comeback and force a series decider.
