Bangladesh scripted cricket history by winning the first ever bilateral ODI (One Day International) series. Australia. They won the second leg by 5 goals to take a 2-0 lead to win the three-match series. Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur. After restricting the visitors to 187/8 in a rain-affected 42 overs, the hosts chased down the revised target with aplomb as they reached 195/5 in 35 overs to take a 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Prior to this series, Bangladesh had beaten Australia in an ODI only once in the history of cricket – the legendary 2005 upset in Cardiff. This is their first bilateral series win over the 6-time World Champions in this format.
Mustafizur Rahman destroyed Australia with a blistering show
After winning the toss and electing to bat, Australia endured a disastrous start Matthew Short and Cooper Connolly both were dismissed without disturbing the scorers. Bangladesh’s new ball attack led the charge Tashkin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahmanhe took full advantage of the situation to put the guests in a dangerous situation.
Josh English He tried to rebuild with an entertaining 34 off 38 deliveries, hitting four boundaries and a six, but Australia continued to lose wickets regularly. Matt Renshaw and was dismissed for a duck Alex Carey Could only contribute 13 runs before becoming the next victim of Bangladesh’s disciplined attack. With the Australian earthquake, Marnus Labuschagne He anchored the innings brilliantly with a patient 55 from 85 balls, holding one end together as the covers fell around him. Cameron Green chipped in with 25 off 50 deliveries, including two sixes, but struggled to accelerate against tight bowling.
The late momentum came from him Xavier BartlettHis aggressive 52 off just 48 balls featured four boundaries and two sixes. His valuable partnership with Labuschagne lifted Australia from 42 to 187/8 and gave the tourists something to defend. Tashkin Ahmed and Mustafizur shared six wickets between them, claiming three scalps each as they maintained the pressure throughout the innings. Tanveer Islam provided a significant contribution with two goals.
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Mehidy and Mosaddek finish as Bangladesh’s historic series winners
Bangladesh’s chase suffered an early setback Tanzid Hasan Tamim but he left without scoring Soumya Sarkar and Najmul Huseyn Shanto steadied the innings with a fluent partnership. Soumya played positively for 42 off 47 balls, hitting five fours and two sixes, while Shanto added 53 off 41 deliveries.
Lytton Das continued his momentum with 21 runs before falling, but Towhid Hridoy ensured there were no major hiccups in the chase. His 40 off 55 balls kept Bangladesh comfortably ahead of the required pace. Lower order Mosaddek Hossain He hit 15 off 14 balls and Mehidi Hasan Miraz He remained unbeaten on 22 off 22, including a six, to take Bangladesh to 195/5 in 35 overs and complete a convincing DLS victory.
Although Australia’s bowlers picked up wickets at intervals, they struggled to create sustained pressure. Xavier Bartlett, Riley Meredith, Adam Zampa, Matt Renshaw and Green claimed a wicket each, but neither could stop Bangladesh’s steady progress. With an 86-run (DLS method) win in the opening ODI and now a five-wicket win (DLS method) in Mirpur, Bangladesh have already secured the series 2-0. The third and final ODI will be played at the Shere Bangla National Stadium on Sunday, June 14, where the hosts will be looking for a clean sweep and Australia looking to salvage some pride.
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