Bangladesh made history at home, beating Australia by five wickets to claim their first ODI series win against the top-ranked side. Rain had shortened the game, setting a new target under DLS rules – 192 runs. Calm heads guided the chase, pulling off a win that sealed the series with confidence. The moment belonged to them, written clearly in the record books.
Right from the first overs, everything changed when Taskin Ahmed struck hard. Three wickets fell without a run on the board, Australia stood frozen. Mustafizur followed fast, tearing into the batting like wind through loose cloth. That sudden collapse wasn’t just lucky – it shaped how the entire game unfolded. Momentum swung before anyone could react. The match soon became one of Bangladesh’s standout wins in ODI history. Silence spread across the field as realization settled in.
Australia recover, but Bangladesh stay in control
After a rough start, Australia steadied. Not long after, Marnus Labuschagne stood firm while Xavier Bartell joined in – building up slowly, they pushed through for 103 together. That stand dragged them back, turning near disaster into something solid: 187 for 8 by the 42nd over. Then came the downpour, stopping everything mid-flow.
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Marnus Labuschagne held firm with a steady 55 not out. Then Bartlett stepped up – his best ODI effort yet – a sharp 52 built on calm risks and quiet control. Together, they stitched something rare: only the fourth time ever that a team clawed back from losing three wickets early in an ODI to still reach a strong score.
Australia’s batting collapsed fast. A ball smashed into Matthew Short’s stumps again – Taskin got him once more, just like last time. Then came Mustafizur, swinging the game further; two wickets in one over, Cooper Connolly and Matt Renshaw both gone. Bangladesh seized control without slowing down.
Still under pressure, Australia slipped to 25 for 4 after Mustafizur claimed Alex Carey’s wicket. A livelier knock of 34 came from Josh Inglis, trying to steady things down. Yet just when rhythm seemed possible, spin bowler Tanvir Islam broke through – removing Inglis, then Cameron Green soon after. Now even further behind, the touring team faced mounting difficulty.
Australia seemed set for a strong finish. Taskin was back-cracking Bartlett’s defense with an in-swinging ball. Right after, another one zipped through and took out Adam Zampa, too. With those two gone, the scoreboard suddenly looked tight once the rain stopped play, and DLS stepped in.
A glimmer of optimism sparkled as Bartlett pushed forward, energy crackling from his earlier performance. Off the very first delivery, he coaxed an edge that flew straight back to him – Tanzid Hasan gone just like that, caught clean before any rhythm could build.
Fumbling at first, Najmul Hossain Shanto clung on after a missed catch, then cleared himself by challenging an lbw call. Just when things settled, Soumya Sarkar stepped back in, steadying Bangladesh’s pace.
Back in the lineup for this game, Soumya wasted no time pushing forward, taking on fast bowlers, then turning attention to the spinners. Instead of waiting, she kept moving the score along beside Shanto, their rhythm smooth and steady. Thanks to that flow, chasing felt under control at every turn. She lit up the field with sharp fours, followed by a massive hit clearing long-on for six.
Matt Renshaw stepped up, soon followed by Riley Meredith taking two wickets fast – Soumya gone, then Shanto. Just like that, the game tilted slightly. Then came Cameron Green, breaking through with Litton Das caught. Not long after, Cooper Connolly found his mark on Mosaddek Hossain. Five down now. Bangladesh is stuttering at 144.
Mehidy and Hridoy finish the job
Even after the top batters fell, tasks remained. Just when pressure built, Miraz took charge beside Hridoy.
Mehidy stood his ground after getting hit on the head, yet kept pushing through. Instead of stepping back, Hridoy charged forward – swinging hard at Meredith. Suddenly, a six flew out, followed by a four, changing everything fast. The tension dropped. Any thought Australia had left melted away.
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A well-placed hook shot by Mehidy sealed the landmark win, setting off roars of joy through every corner of the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium.
History shifted when Bangladesh stood tall against a giant of cricket. Not merely a victory, this moment redefined what felt possible. Sharp bowling carved openings where few expected them. Steady hands at the crease held firm under pressure. Confidence grew with every run added.
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