A chaotic final over saw Zimbabwe needing 5 off the last ball; a “no-ball” drama for a stumping led to the final ball being re-bowled in high tension.
Major Tournament Matches
Year
Tournament
Format
Winner
2026
U19 World Cup
ODI
Bangladesh
2022
T20 World Cup
T20I
Bangladesh
2014
T20 World Cup
T20I
No Match
2006
Champions Trophy
ODI
Bangladesh
All-Time Leading Run Scorers (Head-to-Head)
Player Name
Team
Total Runs
High Score
Tamim Iqbal
Bangladesh
2,750
158
Brendan Taylor
Zimbabwe
2,420
154*
Shakib Al Hasan
Bangladesh
2,150
116
Mushfiqur Rahim
Bangladesh
2,120
219*
Sikandar Raza
Zimbabwe
1,840
135*
Leading Wicket Takers (Head-to-Head)
Player Name
Team
Total Wickets
Best Bowling
Shakib Al Hasan
Bangladesh
125
6/59
Mashrafe Mortaza
Bangladesh
95
6/26
Abdur Razzak
Bangladesh
88
5/29
Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Bangladesh
72
7/58
Heath Streak
Zimbabwe
68
4/18
Record-Breaking Venues
Venue
Location
Matches Played
Most Successful Team
Shere Bangla National Stadium
Dhaka, Bangladesh
42
Bangladesh
Harare Sports Club
Harare, Zimbabwe
38
Zimbabwe
Sylhet International Stadium
Sylhet, Bangladesh
12
Bangladesh
Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium
Chattogram, Bangladesh
15
Bangladesh
Queens Sports Club
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
10
Zimbabwe
Final Verdict
Bangladesh enters most modern encounters as the heavy favourite, supported by superior spin depth and a robust top-order. However, Zimbabwe’s ability to pull off historic upsets, particularly in their home conditions, ensures that this matchup remains one of the most competitive “mid-tier” rivalries in international cricket today.
