Zimbabwe secured the toss at Harare’s National Stadium and chose to bowl first in the sole Test of Bangladesh’s 2026 tour.
The hosts will miss all‑rounder Sikandar Raza, who has been ruled out of the match.
Bangladesh have shaken up their line‑up, bringing in pace prospect Amite Hasan to replace Mahidul Islam Ankon.
With Zimbabwe set to bowl, Bangladesh will begin the batting.
The game is the sole fixture of the Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe.
Each side will aim to seize an early lead as the series begins in humid June weather.