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Zimbabwe
Day-one score
252–307
Bangladesh
Day-one score
275–334
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh (One-off Test) at Harare Sports Club on 28 Jun 2026: our model leans Bangladesh at 63% on a balanced surface, with a projected day-one score after 90 overs of 275–334.
At a glance
AI overview
Bangladesh start as the favourite in the One-off Test at Harare Sports Club, but 15% of our model's weight sits on a draw, so the first two sessions matter most.
Harare Sports Club hosts Zimbabwe against Bangladesh in the One-off Test, number 1 in a 7-match Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe, 2026. It is listed for Sunday 28 June 2026, with the start at 19:30 IST. Zimbabwe have home conditions on their side, which our model counts as a small edge.
Both sides lean on their spin attack, so the contest is likely to be decided by whoever handles the big overs better. Harare Sports Club is a high-altitude ground where the ball comes onto the bat and seam helps early, so we expect a balanced surface with a first-day score around 275–334 for Bangladesh and 252–307 for Zimbabwe.
Conditions look settled, so the surface and the toss should matter more than the weather. Because a draw is a live result here (15%), watch how much time is lost before you read anything into a single session.
Match ticket
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Win probability
Zimbabwe 22%, draw 15%, Bangladesh 63%. A draw carries real weight in a Test, so read the split as three outcomes rather than two.
Model lean
Bangladesh
63% to win · 41-point gap
The split comes from batting, pace and spin ratings for both teams, adjusted for Harare Sports Club and Zimbabwe's home conditions. It is an indicative model, not a live market price and not betting advice.
On a true surface, Bangladesh's batting depth gets the extra weight in the model.
Rain and bad light matter more in a longer match, so the draw figure moves first when the forecast changes.
Impact names
Four names our model expects to move this match on balanced conditions.
Zimbabwe
All-rounder
Sikandar Raza
Partnership breaker
Zimbabwe
Fast bowler
Blessing Muzarabani
Death-overs specialist
Bangladesh
All-rounder
Shakib Al Hasan
Two-way match-winner
Bangladesh
Batter
Najmul Hossain Shanto
Top-order firepower
These names come from a reference list and are not a confirmed selection. Check the official team announcement close to the toss.
Scoreboard model
Projected day-one score by session for each side, followed by the cumulative curve across 90 overs.
| Session | Zimbabwe | Bangladesh |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1Overs 1–30 | 80–95 | 87–104 |
| Session 2Overs 31–60 | 88–106 | 96–115 |
| Session 3Overs 61–90 | 84–106 | 92–115 |
| Day one, 90 overs | 252–307 | 275–334 |
Overs bowled
After 30 overs
ZIM 88BAN 95
After 60 overs
ZIM 184BAN 201
After 90 overs
ZIM 279BAN 305
Sessions are modelled at 30 overs each, and the totals are for the first 90 overs of a first innings.
Team details
Both sides lean on their spin attack, so the contest is likely to be decided by whoever handles the big overs better.
Zimbabwe come in with a young batting group built around one or two match-winners and a handy spin option. In this Test, their spin attack is their strongest suit.
Harare Sports Club is a fair test rather than an obvious fit. Familiar home conditions help their planning. Their key question is how they handle Bangladesh's spin attack.
Bangladesh come in with canny spin, a fighting middle order and a record that improves sharply at home. In this Test, their spin attack is their strongest suit.
Harare Sports Club is a fair test rather than an obvious fit. Their key question is how they handle Zimbabwe's spin attack.
Harare Sports Club is a high-altitude ground where the ball comes onto the bat and seam helps early. Our surface tag for this match is balanced, with a scoring index of 3 out of 5.
A true surface lets either side control the game, so the toss matters less.
Conditions look settled, so the surface and the toss should matter more than the weather.
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare. Surface tags are editorial estimates and can change on the day.
Market guide
The markets most followers look at for Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh, with what our model says for each. These are reference figures, not live prices.
Backs a team to win, or the draw. Unlike limited-overs cricket the market has three outcomes.
Model split: Zimbabwe 22%, draw 15%, Bangladesh 63%.
How this market worksA separate market on who wins the coin toss. It settles before the first ball.
Toss lean is to bat first, so watch which captain has to choose.
How this market worksLines on how many runs a side scores in a session, or in a fixed number of overs.
Session 1: Zimbabwe 80–95, Bangladesh 87–104.
How this market worksBets on which side leads after both first innings, or by how many runs.
Day-one projection: Zimbabwe 252–307, Bangladesh 275–334.
How this market worksPicks the leading run-scorer for a team or for the match.
Sikandar Raza and Shakib Al Hasan lead our watchlist.
How this market worksPrices move ball by ball with wickets, weather and session results.
Rain delays reset the draw price first, so check the covers.
How this market worksBetting tips
Practical points to check before you act. None of these is a guarantee.
Read the surface before the toss
Harare Sports Club is tagged balanced. Expect scores at or above the ground average once batters are set.
Wait for the toss
The lean is to bat first. If a captain does the opposite, treat it as new information and check the split again before you act.
Watch each session, not just the result
Sessions move prices in a Test. Our projection puts Zimbabwe at 80–95 in Session 1 against Bangladesh's 87–104.
Check the team news
Playing XIs are announced close to the toss. A missing key player, such as Sikandar Raza or Shakib Al Hasan, moves this model by several points.
Set a limit first
Decide what you can afford before the match starts and stop when you reach it. No model, tip or past result guarantees an outcome.
The case for this match
Zimbabwe keep it interesting
Bangladesh are ahead at 63%, but Zimbabwe have enough in their spin attack to make the market move quickly.
Match 1 of 7 in the Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe
Series context shapes selection and tactics. Opening matches set the tone, and prices are often wider before form is clear.
Balanced conditions add an edge
On a balanced surface the big overs tend to carry the most information, so live markets can move quickly.
Depth of markets
A Test at Harare Sports Club normally carries match odds, toss, session runs and player markets, so you can follow one game several ways.
For adults 18 and over. Betting can lead to loss, so only use money you can afford to lose.
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Answers
Our model gives Zimbabwe 22%, Bangladesh 63% and the draw 15%. Bangladesh are the strong favourite, but this is a Test and results can change quickly with weather and sessions. It is an indicative estimate, not advice.
Harare Sports Club is a high-altitude ground where the ball comes onto the bat and seam helps early. We tag it balanced with a scoring index of 3 out of 5. A true surface lets either side control the game, so the toss matters less.
Our model projects Zimbabwe at 252–307 and Bangladesh at 275–334 for the day-one score after 90 overs. Treat these as ranges, not promises.
The lean is to bat first. A true surface rewards batting first, when the pitch is at its best.
It is listed for Sunday 28 June 2026, with a scheduled start of 19:30 IST, at Harare Sports Club, Harare. Cricket schedules in our source list a date window for each series, so this day is a planning date. Confirm the exact day with the host board before you plan around it.
Our watchlist has Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe, partnership breaker), Blessing Muzarabani (Zimbabwe, death-overs specialist), Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh, two-way match-winner), Najmul Hossain Shanto (Bangladesh, top-order firepower). These are reference names and not confirmed selections. The playing XI is announced close to the toss.
Zimbabwe play at home, which our model counts as a small edge because they know the surface and conditions.
A Test can last up to five days with two innings each, so a draw is a real result and sessions matter.
No. The percentages, projections and market notes are an indicative model for information only. They are not live prices, not advice and not a guarantee. Betting is for adults 18 and over, and you should set a limit before you start.
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