Overview
- Bangladesh sealed a 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series by chasing a revised target in Dhaka on Thursday to record their first bilateral series win over Australia.
- In the 34th over of the chase Miraz was struck on the side of his helmet by a short delivery, dropped to his knees and vomited during on-field treatment but returned to finish unbeaten and hit the winning six.
- Bangladesh physio Bayjedul Islam Khan confirmed Miraz suffered a concussion and was taken to hospital for 24-hour observation, with team officials describing his condition as stable and out of immediate danger.
- Medical guidance and news reports indicate Miraz is likely to miss the third ODI on June 14 and could be sidelined for about a week under graded concussion return-to-play protocols.
- Accounts differ on whether Nathan Ellis or Riley Meredith delivered the bouncer that hit Miraz, and Bangladesh must finalise captaincy and selection for the June 14 match while monitoring his recovery; Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman led the bowling that set up the win.