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

Onto the shortest format - It's all smiles as Richard Ngarava goes on to pick up the series win trophy and joins his teammates in celebration. Righto, with hosts Zimbabwe sealing the ODI series as well after getting the win in the One-off Test, it is now time to move on to the final leg of this tour. The caravan now moves south to Bulawayo for the three-match T20I series between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh, beginning on Wednesday, July 15. The first T20I will start at 10.30 am GMT, but as usual, you can tune in to our build-up a lot sooner. Until then, take care and goodbye!

The skipper of Zimbabwe - Richard Ngarava starts by saying that it is important to start on a high note and is happy with how the series has gone thus far. He adds that they have the experienced players, but when the youngsters do well, it is a great feeling. On achieving their goals, he says that they didn't quite get close to that blueprint and still managed to win, which is also good. Mentions that in the matches they won, they managed to cover 2 departments well and they haven't quite managed to cover all 3 departments well in a single match, but hopes that it will happen soon. He ends by talking a bit about Brad Evans's batting and jokes a bit that the doctors are always giving him a shoulder rub, so that he is ready to swing his arms.

The captain of Bangladesh - Mehidy Hasan Miraz praises his side for putting in a strong performance from the outset, crediting Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam for leading the way with the ball. He says the victory would boost the team's confidence and provide valuable momentum going forward. Reflecting on the conditions, Miraz describes the pitch as a tricky one that offered plenty of assistance to the bowlers. He also highlights the fast bowlers for taking responsibility, saying they consistently set the tone by picking up crucial wickets. Miraz also lauds the opening partnership, singling out Tanzid Hasan and Soumya Sarkar for their excellent stand at the top of the order. He concluded by saying the team had learned a great deal from the series and expressed hope that they would carry those lessons into future matches.

Player of the Series - Brad Evans is given the award for his all-round performance of 111 runs, 5 wickets, and 3 catches throughout the series. Evans says that this loss is a tough one to swallow, as they wanted to win 3-0, and a bit disappointing for the crowd as well. He adds that he's worked hard with the coaching staff, and he is really happy to reap the rewards as well. Evans further adds that he wasn't confident with the bat, but before the 2nd ODI, he had a chat with the coach, and that helped. Ends by saying that they had a successful T20 World Cup and they are looking forward to the upcoming T20I series.

Player of the Match - Tanzid Hasan is given the accolade for his fine knock of 94. Tanzid says that he is happy with the team's effort. Adds that the wicket was good for batting. Tells that, in the previous game, it had a bit more bounce, but today it played much more evenly. Mentions that Zimbabwe bowled really well, so building a big partnership was crucial for them. His plan was to play each ball on its merit. Adds that this win gives them confidence heading into the T20I series, and hopefully they can carry that momentum forward with even better performances.

The presentation ceremony...

Testing their bench strength - After sealing the ODI series with a game to go, Zimbabwe opted to rest both their frontline seamers. However, their struggles with the bat were once again on display as they were reduced to 27/3. Wessly Madhevere led the fightback with a solid 75, and Brad Evans played another fine knock to take Zimbabwe to a total of 199. Another low total to defend, but this time, the bowlers didn't start well. There were a few dropped catches which didn't help either, and when the wickets did come, the match was all but over by then.

Backing up the bowlers - In all three ODI matches on this tour, Bangladesh have opted to bowl first, and their bowlers have set up the game nicely. Early wickets from the pacers gave them the upper hand, and after a bit of resilience from the hosts, they did manage to bowl them out for 199. With the bat, Bangladesh finally managed to step up, and the openers put in their first 100-plus run stand after 9 ODIs. Tanzid Hasan was the aggressor from the start, but Soumya Sarkar played a few eye-catching shots after getting set. Sarkar did fall on 69, but there was a 100 for the taking for Hasan. With 3 needed to win and Hasan on 94, he went for the big hit and got out and Bangladesh lost another wicket. However, the damage was done and Bangladesh managed to win with 14 overs to spare.

Bangladesh get on the board - Three overs too late in the end, but Bangladesh finally manage to put in a strong performance with the bat, and they avoid the whitewash. Tanzid Hasan leads them to a rollicking win, but Zimbabwe do seal the ODI series 2-1.

WIDE! THAT WILL DO IT FOR BANGLADESH! Slower bumper, on-off. Najmul Hossain Shanto sways out of the line and lets it go. Wide signaled, and Bangladesh get the consolation win by 7 wickets. Zimbabwe take the ODI series 2-1.

Tossed up on a length, on the middle and leg. Nurul Hasan looks to nudge across the line but misses and wears on the pad.

Scores are level now! Floated full, around off. Shanto eases it through extra cover for a single.

Tosses it full, on off. Shanto flicks and cannot beat the short mid-wicket fielder.

Looped up on the middle and leg. Shanto prods and turns it to short mid-wicket.

Fuller and quicker on off. Shanto bunts this back to Raza.

Flatter delivery on off. Shanto stays back and blocks into the off-side.

Pace off on a length, around off. Nurul Hasan defends from the crease, takes the inner half and rolls into the on-side.

Short of a good length on off. Nurul Hasan taps in front of the man at point and looks to take one but Shanto sends him back.

WIDE! Fuller than a length angling down the leg. Nurul Hasan plays and misses. Given wide by the umpire. Appeal from the bowler for caught behind is turned down.

Nurul Hasan is the new batter in.

OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Ernest Masuku takes his second wicket in the over. Short of a good length, some extra bounce around off. Towhid Hridoy plays away from the body, gets a thick outside edge that flies toward the first slip, where Craig Ervine takes a good catch. Three down now, are Bangladesh.

On a nagging length, around off. Hridoy dabs this toward backward point for none.

Short of a good length around off. Hridoy lets it go.

Towhid Hridoy comes in with just 3 more needed for the win.

OUT! HIGH IN THE AIR AND GONE! Tanzid Hasan fails to get his hundred, but this has been a brilliant knock from the left-hander. Fuller than a length, attacking the stumps. Tanzid goes for the glory shot but hits it off the cue end, going high toward the long-on region. Fails to get the distance, and Evans completes a safe catch near the ropes. Bangladesh are two down.

Looped up full at the stumps. Shanto lunges forward and keeps it out. Maiden from Raza.

Tossed up on a length, turns away around off. Shanto guides it off the outer edge past the man at first slip.

Flatter delivery, wide outside off. Shanto covers the line and lets it go.

Looped up on off. Shanto prods and keeps it out.

Tossed up full, on off. Shanto presses forward in defence.