Zimbabwe were carried by Dion Myers' superb 73 from 53 deliveries, but the total of 143/7 proved below par as Tanzid Hasan Tamim anchored Bangladesh's chase with an unbeaten 66 from 58 balls.

Match Analysis

Zimbabwe made a promising start, reaching 40/1 in the powerplay before Brian Bennett and Dion Myers added a valuable 50-run partnership. Bennett's brisk 42 provided early momentum, while Myers accelerated after drinks, bringing up a well-made half-century from 38 balls. However, Bangladesh fought back impressively in the closing overs, restricting Zimbabwe to 143/7 with disciplined bowling and sharp fielding, including a crucial run out of Myers.

Bangladesh's reply was measured rather than explosive, scoring just 30 in the powerplay after losing an early wicket. Tanzid Hasan Tamim held the innings together, first adding 50 with Parvez Hossain Emon before sharing another important stand with Towhid Hridoy. Tamim reached his fifty from 45 balls before remaining unbeaten on 66, guiding Bangladesh home despite losing wickets late in the chase. His calm innings ensured Bangladesh reached 144/6 in 19.4 overs to seal a deserved four-wicket win.

Match Report

Bangladesh claimed a four-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the third T20I after successfully chasing 144 in Harare.

After being asked to bat, Zimbabwe lost an early wicket but recovered through Brian Bennett and Dion Myers, whose 50-run partnership steadied the innings. Bennett struck 42 before departing, leaving Myers to shoulder the responsibility. The right-hander compiled an excellent 73 from 53 deliveries, hitting seven fours and two sixes, while bringing up his half-century from 38 balls.

Despite Myers' efforts, Bangladesh kept Zimbabwe under pressure during the closing overs, taking regular wickets and limiting the hosts to 143/7 from their 20 overs.

Bangladesh's chase began cautiously as they reached just 30/1 during the powerplay. Tanzid Hasan Tamim anchored the innings superbly, combining with Parvez Hossain Emon in a 50-run partnership before adding another crucial stand with Towhid Hridoy. Tamim reached his fifty from 45 deliveries before finishing unbeaten on 66 from 58 balls, striking four sixes.

Although Zimbabwe picked up wickets to keep the contest alive, Bangladesh held their nerve to reach 144/6 with two balls remaining, completing a four-wicket victory and wrapping up another successful chase.

Match Summary

Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh, 3rd T20I

Zimbabwe 143/7 (20 ov)

Bangladesh 144/6 (19.4 ov)

Bangladesh won by 4 wickets

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Bangladesh won by 4 wickets

Zimbabwe ?? Bangladesh

3rd T20i | 19th July, 2026 | 4:30 PM (BST)

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Match Stats

Zimbabwe Fall of wickets: 1-6 (Tadiwanashe Marumani - 1.5 ov), 2-77 (Brian Bennett - 10.6 ov), 3-107 (Sikandar Raza - 14.5 ov), 4-129 (Ryan Burl - 17.4 ov), 5-131 (Brad Evans - 18.2 ov), 6-131 (Clive Madande - 18.3 ov), 7-140 (Dion Myers - 19.4 ov)

Bangladesh Fall of wickets: 1-4 (Saif Hassan - 0.5 ov), 2-59 (Parvez Hossain Emon - 8.4 ov), 3-122 (Towhid Hridoy - 15.6 ov), 4-137 (Yasir Ali Chowdhury - 18.3 ov), 5-140 (Mosaddek Hossain - 19.2 ov), 6-140 (Mohammad Saifuddin - 19.3 ov)

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Playing XI

Zimbabwe 

Bangladesh 

Match Details:

Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026 11:30

Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

Toss:  Zimbabwe elected to bat

Umpires: Forster Mutizwa (Zimbabwe) Percival Sizara (Zimbabwe) Langton Rusere (Zimbabwe TV)

Match Referee: Dave Gilbert (Australia)

Weather

Clear, clear sky
Temperature 40°C, Humidity 9%
Wind Speed 0.94 mph, Clouds 0%

Pitch

Pitch Condition - Fast & Bounce
Batting Condition - Average
Pace Bowling Condition - Pace & Bounce
Spin Bowling Condition - Average

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