Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe, 1st Match: Fantasy Preview, Pitch Report & Player Stats
UAE ODI Tri-Series
1st Match

BAN
ODILIVEVS

ZIM
135/3 (27.0)
Zimbabwe chose to bat.

BAN vs ZIM Dream Team Prediction, Pitch Report & Playing XI: UAE ODI Tri-Series 2026 Match 1
The Zayed Cricket Stadium pitch offers balanced conditions with an average score of 266, where spinners have taken 41 wickets across the last five matches. Bowling first is the preferred toss call due to anticipated evening dew. Sikandar Raza, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Shoriful Islam are the highest-rated players for this clash. Back Sikandar Raza as captain and Mehidy Hasan Miraz as vice-captain.
Read the full preview →UAE ODI Tri-Series BAN vs ZIM players ODI past performance, current series performance, projected points and selection percentage.
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Last 5 results (latest on the right)
BAN
WLN/RLL
ZIM
WLLLL
Pitch Report: Zayed Cricket Stadium
Abu Dhabi
Zayed Cricket Stadium
184
33
41
Weather: Abu Dhabi
Temperature
38° → 31°
Chance of rain
0%
Humidity
57%
Wind
10 km/h
Dew is unlikely
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Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe: Key Facts
- When is Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe?
- Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe, the 1st Match of UAE ODI Tri-Series, started on 17 October 2026, 5:00 pm IST.
- Where is Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe being played?
- The match is played at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
- What format is Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe?
- It is an ODI match in UAE ODI Tri-Series.
- Who won the toss in Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe?
- ZIM elected to bat first
- What is the average score at Zayed Cricket Stadium?
- The average first-innings score in ODI matches at Zayed Cricket Stadium is 211 and the average second-innings score is 157, based on 5 matches.
- Where can I get an AI fantasy team for Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe?
- Open the AI11 app or the web lineup tool to generate AI fantasy teams for this match, with captain and vice-captain suggestions.