Overview
- Bangladesh secured an 86‑run victory under the Duckworth‑Lewis‑Stern method after rain halted Australia at 191 for 9 while chasing 285, giving the hosts a 1-0 lead in the three‑match ODI series.
- Mosaddek Hossain top scored with 86 and Najmul Hossain Shanto made 67 as Bangladesh posted 284 for 8, while pacer Nahid Rana took four wickets to derail Australia’s chase.
- Australia toured with a rotated, younger white‑ball squad after Mitchell Marsh was ruled out with an ankle problem, Travis Head was granted personal leave, and Tanveer Sangha withdrew with a hamstring injury.
- Josh Inglis captained the visitors and Cameron Green made an unbeaten 52, but early wickets and several dropped catches left Australia 191 for 9 when rain forced the match to stop around 42.2 overs.
- The result is Bangladesh’s first ODI win over Australia in 21 years and highlights two trends to watch in the series: how selectors manage workloads and injuries for Australia, and how Mirpur’s weather and pitch prep shape future matches.