Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh, 3rd ODI, Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe, 2026

Date: July 11, 2026
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare

Match Summary

Bangladesh clinched a comfortable victory over Zimbabwe by 7 wickets in the third ODI. Wessly Madhevere was the top scorer for Zimbabwe with a brisk 75, while Tanzid Hasan Tamim led the chase for Bangladesh with an impressive 94. Shoriful Islam was the standout bowler for Bangladesh with figures of 4/44.

Detailed Narrative

Zimbabwe won the toss and chose to bat first, putting up a total of 199 runs before being bowled out in 48.1 overs. The innings saw a spirited effort from Wessly Madhevere, who scored an impactful 75 off 74 balls, including 5 fours and a six. Brad Evans also made a notable contribution with a quick-fire 50 off 43 balls. However, the rest of the batting lineup struggled against Bangladesh's disciplined bowling attack. Shoriful Islam emerged as the pick of the bowlers, claiming 4 wickets for 44 runs in his full quota of 10 overs. Taskin Ahmed and Tanvir Islam provided valuable support with two wickets each.

In response, Bangladesh chased down the target comfortably in just 36 overs, scoring 200/3. Tanzid Hasan Tamim anchored the innings with a superb knock of 94 runs off 101 deliveries, hitting 8 boundaries and clearing the ropes thrice. Soumya Sarkar supported him well with a solid innings of 69 from 82 balls. Despite losing three wickets, Bangladesh's batsmen ensured there were no hiccups in their pursuit of the target.

Ernest Masuku was Zimbabwe's most successful bowler in this innings, taking two wickets but it wasn't enough to stem the flow of runs.

Key Performances

• Wessly Madhevere (Zimbabwe): Scored a vital half-century (75) to keep Zimbabwe's innings afloat.
• Brad Evans (Zimbabwe): Contributed significantly with a quick half-century (50) lower down the order.
• Tanzid Hasan Tamim (Bangladesh): Played a match-winning innings, narrowly missing out on a century with his score of 94.
• Soumya Sarkar (Bangladesh): Scored an essential half-century (69), providing stability at the top.
• Shoriful Islam (Bangladesh): Bowled exceptionally well to take four crucial wickets, dismantling Zimbabwe's batting order.

This victory not only highlighted Bangladesh's dominance in both bowling and batting departments but also showcased promising individual performances that contributed to their series win against Zimbabwe.