ZIM vs BAN 3rd T20I Result: Bangladesh Beat Zimbabwe by 4 Wickets, Win T20I Series 2-1 (Full Scorecard & Match Summary)
Bangladesh defeated Zimbabwe by 4 wickets in the 3rd T20I. With this win, Bangladesh won the three-match T20I series 2-1 during the Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe 2026.
Zimbabwe scored 143 runs for 7 wickets in their 20 overs. Bangladesh needed 144 runs to win. They chased the target in 19.4 overs. Tanzid Hasan Tamim played a winning innings of 66 runs from 58 balls. Tanzid Hasan Tamim was named Player of the Series for his great performances.
Player of the Match: Tanzid Hasan Tamim
Tanzid Hasan Tamim was the biggest reason behind Bangladesh’s victory in the 3rd T20I against Zimbabwe. He scored 66 runs from 58 balls. He handled pressure well during the match. He scored runs by taking singles and hitting boundaries. He formed a 63-run partnership with Towhid Hridoy. Their partnership helped Bangladesh move closer to the win.
After losing the first T20I, Bangladesh needed strong performances in the remaining games. Tanzid played the best when his team needed him the most. He won the Player of the Match for his performance. He was also named Player of the Series for his contribution to Bangladesh's victory.
| Match & Date | Venue | Score | Balls Faced | Strike Rate | Boundaries |
| Match 1July 15, 2026 | Queen’s Sports Club, Bulawayo | 16 | 8 | 200 | 3 Fours |
| Match 2July 17, 2026 | Queen’s Sports Club, Bulawayo | 58 | 44 | 131.81 | 6 Fours, 2 Sixes |
| Match 3July 19, 2026 | Queen’s Sports Club, Bulawayo | 66 | 58 | 113.79 | 1 Four, 4 Sixes |
ZIM vs BAN Match Summary (3rd T20I, 2026)
Zimbabwe Innings
- Zimbabwe batted first after winning the toss. They lost an early wicket when Tadiwanashe Marumani got out for 4 runs.
- Brian Bennett and Dion Myers made a good partnership to recover Zimbabwe from the loss. Brian Bennett scored 47 runs from 38 balls. Dion Myers scored 73 runs from 53 balls. He hit 7 fours and 2 sixes.
- The partnership between Bennett and Myers helped Zimbabwe reach a good position.
- Soon, Bangladesh bowlers started taking important wickets.
- Sikandar Raza scored 3 runs, while Ryan Burl scored 7 runs.
- Zimbabwe lost wickets in the final overs. They finished their innings with 143 runs for 7 wickets in 20 overs.
Bangladesh Chase
- Bangladesh needed 144 runs to win the match and the T20I series.
- Tanzid Hasan Tamim and Parvez Hossain Emon gave Bangladesh a good start.
- Parvez Hossain Emon scored 24 runs from 22 balls before getting out.
- After Emon’s wicket, Tanzid continued the chase with Towhid Hridoy.
- Tanzid and Hridoy added a 63-run partnership that helped Bangladesh move closer to victory.
- Towhid Hridoy scored 24 runs from 19 balls.
- Zimbabwe tried to fight back by taking quick wickets.
- Sikandar Raza dismissed Towhid Hridoy, while Richard Ngarava removed Yasir Ali.
- Bangladesh needed 5 runs from the last over.
- Mahedi Hasan stayed calm and hit the winning boundary.
- Bangladesh scored 144 runs for 6 wickets in 19.4 overs.
- Bangladesh won the match by 4 wickets.
ZIM vs BAN Match Statistics (Scorecard), Bangladesh Tour of Zimbabwe 2026
Zimbabwe Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs (R) | Balls (B) | 4s | 6s | SR | How Out |
| Brian Bennett | 47 | 38 | 8 | 0 | 123.68 | b Saifuddin |
| Tadiwanashe Marumani | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 80 | c Yasir Ali b Mahedi Hasan |
| Dion Myers | 73 | 53 | 7 | 2 | 137.74 | Run out |
| Sikandar Raza (c) | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50 | c Yasir Ali b Rishad Hossain |
| Ryan Burl | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 100 | c Towhid Hridoy b Abdul Gaffar Saqlain |
| Brad Evans | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | Run out |
| Clive Madande | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | c Parvez Hossain Emon b Saifuddin |
| Milton Shumba | 4* | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | Not Out |
| Tinotenda Maposa | 0* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not Out |
| Extras | 4 | (w 4) | ||||
| Total | 143 | (7 wickets; 20 overs) | 7.15 RPO |
Zimbabwe Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Richard Ngarava | 4 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 5 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 4 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 4.25 |
| Sikandar Raza | 4 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 9.5 |
| Brad Evans | 3.4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.81 |
| Tinotenda Maposa | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.5 |
| Ryan Burl | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 8.5 |
Bangladesh Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs (R) | Balls (B) | 4s | 6s | SR | How Out |
| Saif Hassan | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 80 | c Muzarabani b Ngarava |
| Tanzid Hasan | 66 | 58 | 1 | 4 | 113.79 | Not Out |
| Parvez Hossain Emon † | 24 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 109.09 | c Evans b Sikandar Raza |
| Towhid Hridoy (c) | 24 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 126.31 | c & b Sikandar Raza |
| Yasir Ali | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 111.11 | c †Marumani b Ngarava |
| Mosaddek Hossain | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | b Evans |
| Mohammad Saifuddin | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | c Burl b Evans |
| Mahedi Hasan | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 400 | Not Out |
| Extras | 11 | (lb 3, w 8) | ||||
| Total | 144 | (6 wickets; 19.4 overs) | 7.32 RPO | (111 Mins) |
Bangladesh Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | Overs (O) | Maidens (M) | Runs (R) | Wickets (W) | Economy (Econ) |
| Taskin Ahmed | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 4 |
| Mahedi Hasan | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.8 |
| Mohammad Saifuddin | 4 | 0 | 35 | 2 | 8.8 |
| Rishad Hossain | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7 |
| Abdul Gaffar Saqlain | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.8 |
Top Run Scorers 3rd T20I, 2026 (Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh)
- Dion Myers (Zimbabwe): 73 runs off 53 balls
- Tanzid Hasan Tamim (Bangladesh): 66 runs off 58 balls
- Brian Bennett (Zimbabwe): 47 runs off 38 balls
Dion Myers was the highest scorer in the match. His excellent performance helped Zimbabwe score a competitive total.
For Bangladesh, Tanzid Hasan Tamim played the most important role in the victory. His 66-run not out helped Bangladesh complete the chase.
Top Wicket Takers 3rd T20I, 2026 (Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh)
- Mohammad Saifuddin (Bangladesh): 2 wickets for 35 runs
- Richard Ngarava (Zimbabwe): 2 wickets for 20 runs
- Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe): 2 wickets for 38 runs
The bowlers from both teams performed well. Zimbabwe’s bowlers were in their best form. They took many wickets to keep control over the game. But Bangladesh’s batting was too strong. It helped them win the final match without any major problems.
Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe T20I Series Result 2026
Bangladesh made a strong comeback after losing the opening match. They won the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe by 2-1.
- 1st T20I (July 15, 2026): Zimbabwe won by 32 runs.
- 2nd T20I (July 17, 2026): Bangladesh won by 34 runs.
- 3rd T20I (July 19, 2026): Bangladesh won by 4 wickets.
FAQs
Who won the 3rd T20I between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh?
Bangladesh won the 3rd T20I against Zimbabwe by 4 wickets.
Who was the Player of the Match in Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 3rd T20I?
Tanzid Hasan Tamim was named Player of the Match for scoring 66 runs.
What was Zimbabwe’s score in the 3rd T20I?
Zimbabwe scored 143 runs for 7 wickets in 20 overs.
Who scored the highest runs in Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 3rd T20I?
Dion Myers scored the highest individual score with 73 runs.
What was Bangladesh’s score in the 3rd T20I?
Bangladesh scored 144 runs for 6 wickets in 19.4 overs.
Who scored the match-winning innings for Bangladesh against Zimbabwe?
Tanzid Hasan Tamim scored 66 runs and led Bangladesh to victory.
Where was the Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 3rd T20I played?
The match was played at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.
Who won the Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh T20I series 2026?
Bangladesh won the three-match T20I series 2-1.
What was the final T20I series score between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh?
Bangladesh won the series 2-1.
Who was the Player of the Series in the Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh T20I series?
Tanzid Hasan Tamim won the Player of the Series award.