The story going into this series opener couldn’t be more polarizing. Bangladesh definitely riding a wave of momentum. Under the tactical brilliance of the captain Mehidi Hasan MirazThe Tigers have become a formidable force in their own backyard, stringing together three consecutive bilateral ODI series triumphs in the last six months. by sending West Indiaconquered Pakistanand won the series 2-1 New Zealandit is officially Bangladesh’s most dominant run in 50-over cricket since mid-2022. They are settled, confident and perfectly adapted to home conditions.
Australiaon the contrary, he lands in Dhaka with many questions to answer. A 2-1 defeat against Pakistan in Lahore exposed their weakness on subcontinental roads and marked their second defeat in an away series in the last three rounds.
Compounding their rhythm problems is an exhaustive list:
- Out of work: Permanent white ball leader Mitchell Marsh sidelined with an ankle injury, Head of Travis is on personal leave and a world-class pace trio Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood all rested.
- Problem: That leaves a young, highly experimental squad under the captaincy of the stand-in Josh English To understand the notoriously treacherous, spin-friendly pitches of Mirpur.
While history has heavily favored visitors, the scales are uniquely balanced today. Between Bangladesh’s red-hot form and Australia’s missing star power, this series opener is set for a true tactical battle.
Bangladesh 2026 Australia tour: ODI Fixtures
| Encounter | History | Location | Start Time (GMT / Local / IST) |
| 1st ODI | Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka | 5:00 GMT / 11:00 LOCAL / 10:30 IST |
| 2nd ODI | Thursday, June 11, 2026 | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka | 5:00 GMT / 11:00 LOCAL / 10:30 IST |
| 3rd ODI | Sunday, June 14, 2026 | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka | 5:00 GMT / 11:00 LOCAL / 10:30 IST |
Groups
Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das (wk), Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Mosaddek Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana, Tanveer Islam, Nurulsan
Australia: Josh Inglis (c), Alex Carey (wk), Marnus Labuschagne, Matt Renshaw, Cameron Green, Cooper Connolly, Liam Scott, Matthew Kuhnemann, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam ZampaMatthew Short, Ben Dwarshuis, Todd Murphy, Oliver Peak
Also READ: BAN vs AUS, 1st ODI, Match Prediction: Who will be the Bangladesh vs Australia match today?
Stream and Live Streaming Details
- Great Britain and Ireland: Sky Sports
- India: Fancode
- USA and Canada: Willow TV (Sign Up Here)
- Australia: Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports
- Bangladesh: T Sports, Nagorik TV, Tapmad (live broadcast)
- South Africa: SuperSport
Also READ: Bangladesh captain Litton Das criticized Mohammad Rizwa for shaking hands after the match
