Australia and Bangladesh They were involved in a tight battle during the three-match series opener at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. After demanding to bat first, Bangladesh posted a competitive 284/8 in the allotted 50 overs thanks to valuable contributions. Tanzid Hasan Tamimcaptain Najmul Huseyn Shanto and excellent invincible knock Mosaddek Hossain.
In reply, Australia were under pressure from the start after losing Matthew Short on the first ball of the innings. With Bangladesh’s fast attack, it continued to ask tough questions Nahid Rana generating impressive pace and bounce to keep the visitors on the back foot throughout the chase.
Tawhid Hridoy made a sensational diving catch to dismiss Liam Scott
The match came in the 31st minute of Australia’s innings when Rana struck again with a hostile short shot. Bowling behind a tall length, Rena took extra bounce off the surface and hurled it Liam Scott with a transparent pace. Scott attempted a half-hearted cut in the hope of keeping the ball down, but the delivery rose sharply and found the outside edge. The ball quickly flew towards the point area Tawhid Hridoy showed exceptional reflexes.
Reacting immediately, Hridoy lunged forward and completed a spectacular takedown a few inches off the ground. Because the ball was moving fast, the effort required a lot of concentration and resulted in failure. However, the Bangladeshi kept his eyes firmly on the ball and made a brilliant stop to send Scott back for 2 for 4.
The wicketkeeper reduced Australia to 138/7 in 30.4 overs and further strengthened Bangladesh’s control over the match. Hridoy’s athletic effort immediately sparked wild celebrations among the home players and fans alike, with the catch quickly becoming one of the standout moments of the competition.
We present the video:
Liam Scott is gone! 🇧🇩 Caught by Tawhid Hridoy, bowled by Nahid Rana! pic.twitter.com/OFVcpKnA7W
— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) June 9, 2026
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Nahid Rana and Mosaddek Hossain star in Bangladesh’s dominant victory
Bangladesh finally completed a memorable 86-run victory by the DLS method after stopping the storming proceedings. It was their second ODI win against Australia and their first in over two decades. Earlier, Mosaddek was dreaming of a return to the national side, smashing an unbeaten 70 off 86 after being dropped three times during his innings. He also contributed with the ball and scored two goals in an excellent all-round performance.
Rana finished with 4/41 Josh English, Alex CareyScott and Xavier Bartlett. Despite being unbeaten for half a century Cameron Green and 47 fighters from Carey, Australia, never recovered from their first blows Tashkin Ahmed and Rena. Bangladesh’s bowlers applied relentless pressure throughout the chase to secure a famous win and a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.
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