Between the opening T20Is Bangladesh and Australia There was plenty of action as both teams battled hard in a low-scoring contest at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur. After restricting Bangladesh to a modest total of 131, Australia looked set for a comfortable chase before the hosts took some quick wickets to build some early pressure.
Among the highlights of the game was a brilliant performance by one of the Bangladeshi pacers who dispatched the Australian batsman. Josh English return to the pavilion. The dismissal quickly caught the eye as the left-arm seamer showed his mettle by completely outclassing the Australian batter.
Sharif Islam bowls Josh English with a peach in the 1st T20I
The moment came during the third of Australia’s chase. Face to face Transparent IslamInglis tried an innovative shot to put the pressure back on the bowler but paid the ultimate price. Bowling around the wicket, Shoriful delivered a length ball around the leg stump. After the delivery, the delivery moved and appeared to rest slightly on the surface, making it difficult to judge. Inglis made a reverse ramp, changing position early in an attempt to pass the ball across the court.
However, the Australian keeper was too quick to beat the shot. The extra movement and uneven bounce completely fooled him as the ball flew through his bat and crashed into the top of middle stump. Inglis was dismissed for just 5 runs from 5 balls, leaving Australia at 15/2, giving Bangladesh a much-needed lead. The keeper sparked huge celebrations among the Bangladeshi players, while the crowd erupted after witnessing a perfect combination of smart bowling and an ill-advised gamble from the batter.
We present the video:
HE LOST HIM! Conscious Islam knocks the stumps! Josh Inglis has a neat shot! pic.twitter.com/VchXkJ6vhO
— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) June 17, 2026
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Australia overcame an early scare to take the series lead
Earlier in the evening, Bangladesh struggled to build a significant partnership after being put into bat. The home side reached 52/2 during the powerplay, but regular wicketkeeping prevented them from turning a quick start into a difficult toss. Led Australia’s bowling attack brilliantly Adam Zampa and Joel Davies. The pair shared six wickets between them, with Zampa finishing with 3/18 and Davies with 3/17. Their disciplined spell saw Bangladesh bowl out for 131 in 19 overs despite a promising start.
Chasing 132 for victory, Australia lost a few early wickets but quickly regained control. Cooper Connolly. The left-hander bowled an aggressive 47 off just 27 deliveries, hitting four fours and three sixes to steer the visitors firmly in the chase. Australia reached 47/2 at the end of the powerplay and continued to score steadily in the medium overs. Tim David and the lower-middle range provided useful contributions because the required degree was never a major concern.
Although Bangladesh were able to collect wickets regularly and briefly threatened to make a game of it, Australia held their nerve to reach 133/6 in 18.2 overs. Abdul Ghaffar Saqlain He was the standout for Bangladesh with two wickets, but Australia successfully chased down the target to take a 1-0 lead in the series.
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