Bangladesh vs Australia Match Highlights & Results

That brings this to a close - That's it from this entertaining contest, with Bangladesh clinching a memorable win over Australia. The hosts will now look to seal the series in the next game, while the Aussies will be eager to bounce back and force a decider. We will be back at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka for the 2nd ODI on 11th June, Thursday at 5 am GMT. As always, you can join us early for all the build-up to the game. Until then, cheers and goodbye!

The victorious skipper of Bangladesh - Mehidy Hasan Miraz starts by saying the camp is delighted with how the batting unit performed. He highlights the Shanto and Tanzid partnership as a particular highlight, saying he was genuinely excited watching the two bat together. He does feel the side can do even better, though. But he is quick to credit Mosaddek and Taskin for the way they held their nerve at the back end, saying the two were completely unfazed in the pressure of the closing overs. On Mosaddek specifically, Miraz acknowledges that the comeback has not been easy after such a long absence. He details that the all-rounder responded in the best possible way, showing real character when the team needed it most. As captain, he says, moments like that fill him with genuine pride.

PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Mosaddek Hossain wins the award for his all-round brilliance on his return to the national team. Unbeaten 86 off 70 with the bat, 2/37 with the ball, and a fantastic catch as well. Mosaddek says that it felt like the same when he was first picked for Bangladesh all those years back. Adds that he has worked hard to get back in the team and is very happy with his performance. Mentions that the conditions were tough, but it was a 320 wicket. However, after losing two wickets, he just tried to back himself and batted the way he did in the Premier League. Hossain shares that it was a good opportunity for him with the ball, but calls his success a bit lucky and thanks the Almighty. Ends by saying that he wants to serve Bangladesh for as long as he plays professional cricket.

The captain of Australia - Josh Inglis admits that they weren't clinical in the field as they dropped several catches. He notes that the chances that went down allowed Bangladesh to post a total that should have been considerably lower and far more manageable to chase. On the bowling, he singles out Ellis for special praise, describing him as outstanding across all phases. He adds that Ellis used his variations smartly, adjusted his fields well and produced a high-quality spell that kept them in the hunt throughout. On the chase, Inglis reflects and details that the message to the batters was simple - to back themselves and play their natural game. He notes the surface offered decent value for batting, but early wickets put the side on the back foot. Highlights that several batters got starts, but none could push on and convert, and the absence of a substantial partnership ultimately proved the difference. Looking ahead, Inglis keeps it brief. He details that the side now has a clearer picture of what these conditions demand, and with the series still alive, he stresses the need to respond immediately.

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Bangladesh strike, rain steals finish - Bangladesh carried their momentum straight into the bowling innings, with Taskin Ahmed striking on the very first ball of the chase to set the tone instantly. Mustafizur Rahman followed it up right away, keeping the pressure firmly on, and it could have been three early wickets had Tanzid Hasan held on to a chance off Cooper Connolly. After a brief lull, Nahid Rana broke the resistance to form an opening. Mosaddek Hossain, fresh off a valuable fifty, made an impact in the middle overs with a couple of crucial wickets, before Rana stole the show with a brilliant four-wicket haul, ripping through the Australian middle order. Just when Bangladesh were within touching distance of victory, Fizz struck again to leave Australia on the brink. But as the finish approached, lightning and rain forced play to be stopped. In the end, Bangladesh sealed the win via DLS, but were denied that full moment, the chance to finish on the field and celebrate this massive victory in front of their home fans.

Tigers roar as Mosaddek marks dream return - Earlier in the game, Bangladesh posted their fourth-highest ODI total against Australia, courtesy of half-centuries from Najmul Hossain Shanto and Tanzid Hasan. But the standout story was Mosaddek Hossain, who marked his return to international cricket after almost four years in style, smashing a superb unbeaten 86 off 70 deliveries, also his highest ODI score. For Australia, Nathan Ellis led the attack with a fine three-wicket haul, while Matt Renshaw and debutant Liam Scott chipped in with a couple of wickets each. However, Adam Zampa struggled to find his rhythm, and along with a few costly dropped chances in the field, Australia were left chasing a much bigger target than they would have liked.

Aussie batting unravels in Dhaka - Australia got off to a nightmare start, losing Matthew Short on the very first ball, which soon became 2/2 and instantly put them on the back foot. Cooper Connolly and Josh Inglis tried to steady things with a 49-run stand, but the momentum never really shifted. Alex Carey then offered some stability alongside Cooper, who looked to take the innings deep but failed to convert his start. Carey also fell under pressure on 47, and from there it was a rapid collapse. Australia slipped from 128/4 to 140/8 in no time, effectively throwing the game away. Cameron Green held one end with an unbeaten fifty but kept losing partners, never quite able to build a stand. And with lightning and rain bringing play to a halt, Australia were eventually handed an 86-run defeat via DLS, as the weather sealed their fate.

Bangladesh break the 21-year wait - The wait of 21 years is finally over! Bangladesh have sealed only their second-ever ODI win over Australia, with the first coming way back in 2005 in Cardiff, and in the process have taken a 1-0 lead in the series. What a moment in their cricketing history - one that will be remembered for years to come. And they have done it in some style too, producing a dominant all-round performance against an Australian side that, in fairness, were missing a few big names but simply could not capitalise on the moments that came their way.

And that is that. The plug has been pulled after a delay of more than an hour. MATCH HAS BEEN ABANDONED. The two umpires were spotted strolling along the sidelines, sharing a brief word with the ground staff before making their way back in. The result - Bangladesh beat Australia by 86 runs (DLS method). Chasing 285 on a surface like this was a tall order, but Australia's batting frailties in the subcontinent got exposed once again. The conditions asked hard questions, and the answers were not good enough from the tourists.

1.35 pm GMT update - Looks like the rain has picked up and the chances of a resumption are fading fast. There is no movement in the middle whatsoever, and the stands have emptied out too. FYI, this will be Bangladesh's first ODI victory over Australia since that famous day in Cardiff back in 2005. More significantly, it would be their first-ever ODI win against the Aussies on home soil. Whether it comes via DLS or a resumption remains to be seen.

1.25 pm GMT update - A few ground staff remain out on the field without umbrellas, which suggests the drizzle is light enough for now. But even a light drizzle can hang around, and even a gentle shower can delay things far longer than expected. It has already been a very long day in Dhaka, and with time running short, DLS could have the final say if conditions do not clear up soon.

1.18 pm GMT update - Live visuals show that the ground staff are bringing the covers in the middle to protect the pitch. More covers are being rushed out to protect the square, as it has now started to drizzle a bit as well. The break could last a while, it seems. And in just a matter of time, the whole square is under the sheets now.

1.06 pm GMT update - There's some lightning around, and the umpires have decided to take the players off the field as a precautionary measure. Bangladesh are on the cusp of a win but will have to exercise some patience for the final rites.

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Mustafizur Rahman to Adam Zampa, No run.Hard length and around off, angling away, Adam Zampa throws his bat at it but misses.

Mustafizur Rahman to Adam Zampa, Wide!WIDE! Bangs in a bouncer, on middle, but too high, Adam Zampa sways away from it. Litton Das grabs it with one hand with a nonchalant leap.

Mustafizur Rahman to Cameron Green, 1 run.Back of a length and outside off, Cameron Green comes down the track and punches it to sweeper cover for a single.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Adam Zampa, No run.Drags the length back on middle and leg, Adam Zampa taps it gently to the leg side.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Adam Zampa, Four!FOUR! Up and over! Dropped fuller in and around off. Adam Zampa reads the length early and slogs it over mid-wicket to pick up a boundary. Australia need 96 runs from 49 balls.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Adam Zampa, No run.Shimmies down the track and pushes the full ball back to the bowler.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Cameron Green, 1 run.Spins in from off, Green presses back and eases it to long on for a single.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Adam Zampa, 1 run.Around off and a bit quicker on a length. Zampa steers it across to deep square leg for a single.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Cameron Green, 1 run.FIFTY FOR CAMERON GREEN! Off 64 balls, and it has come against the odds. That's his 4th ODI fifty as well. Not a huge celebration from him, though. Short and around off. 84.6 kph. Green nudges it down to deep mid-wicket for a single. It might have come in a losing cause, but it's been a truly fighting knock from him. The dug out also rises to applause for his effort.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz comes back into the attack.

Tanvir Islam to Adam Zampa, No run.Spins away from middle, on a fuller length. Zampa is drawn forward and knocks it to backward point.

Tanvir Islam to Adam Zampa, No run.Full in front of middle, at 82 kph. Zampa lunges ahead and blocks.

Tanvir Islam to Cameron Green, 1 run.Fractionally fuller on the stumps, Green works it to long on for a single. Moves to 49.

Tanvir Islam to Cameron Green, Six!SIX! Wowza! Tanvir misses his length and line both. Too short, drifting down leg, begging to be hit. Cameron Green latches onto it. Brings his long levers in play and absolutely clobbers it deep into the stands behind deep mid-wicket for half a dozen runs.

Tanvir Islam to Cameron Green, No run.At 91.2 kph, pushed fuller on off, Green drives it to mid off.

Tanvir Islam to Cameron Green, Wide!WIDE! Miles outside off, full in length. Green tries to smash it away but misses as the ball spins beyond the tramline.

Tanvir Islam to Cameron Green, 2 runs.Shade short on leg, Green drags it between long on and deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Powerplay 3! Now, five fielders are allowed outside the inner ring till the final ball. However, with just one wicket needed, Bangladesh will want to have more fielders closer to the batters.

Nahid Rana to Adam Zampa, No run.Three slips in place now. Hard length, on off, Adam Zampa safely blocks it out off the back foot. Sensational spell from Nahid Rana. He is done with figures of 10-0-41-4.

Nahid Rana to Cameron Green, 1 run.Back of a length, outside off, Cameron Green crisply punches it to deep point for a single.

Nahid Rana to Cameron Green, Wide!WIDE! Misses his radar and sprays it far down leg, short in length. Cameron Green sways away from the line to leave.

Nahid Rana to Cameron Green, No run.A toe-crushing yorker at 141.5 kph, Cameron Green gets across and shovels it out to the leg side.

Nahid Rana to Cameron Green, No run.Hits the deck hard, on top of off. Green gets on the back foot and blocks it down the pitch.

Nahid Rana to Cameron Green, No run.A rib-tickler from Rana, angled down leg, on a shorter length. Green gets inside the line to drop it to the leg side. Hops on the toes to ride the bounce but gets a blow on the right glove.

Nahid Rana to Cameron Green, No run.Straighter and fuller, around off, Cameron Green gets on top of it and cracks the drive, but the mid off fielder moves to his left to cut it off.

Tanvir Islam to Adam Zampa, No run.Floated full on middle. Zampa pushes it to the left of the bowler. Maiden over from Tanvir. 5-1-23-0 are his bowling figures so far.

Tanvir Islam to Adam Zampa, No run.The arm ball, full and sliding in, Adam Zampa tries to defend, but gets a thick inside edge to the leg side.

Tanvir Islam to Adam Zampa, No run.Skiddy delivery on middle, Zampa chops it back to the bowler.

Tanvir Islam to Adam Zampa, No run.Drifts into the batter, full on middle. Adam Zampa leans forward and taps it out to the off side.

Tanvir Islam to Adam Zampa, No run.The length is dragged back, around off. Adam knocks it to cover-point.

Tanvir Islam to Adam Zampa, No run.At 83.1 kph, this is pushed in on middle and leg. Zampa with a front foot block.

Nahid Rana to Cameron Green, Four!FOUR! Well placed! At 145.9 kph, outside off on a three-quarter length. Green opens the face of his bat at the point of contact and steers it through backward point. The ball teases the deep third fielder all the way through before kissing the fence. 11 runs off the over.

Nahid Rana to Cameron Green, No run.That must have hurt! Well-directed short ball and it keeps rearing up into the batter. Cameron Green cannot get out of the firing line. He drops the bat down and the ball strikes him on the gloves.

Nahid Rana to Cameron Green, Four!FOUR! Gets it through this time! Rana attacks the pads, on a fuller length. Cameron Green steps across and flicks it between deep fine leg and deep square leg for a boundary.

Nahid Rana to Cameron Green, 2 runs.Sprays it down leg at the toes, at 143.3 kph, full in length. Green drops the bat down and flicks it to deep backward square leg and they hustle back for the second as well.

Nahid Rana to Cameron Green, No run.Length-delivery angled at the ribs. Cameron Green gets inside the line and steers it through backward square leg for a single.

Nahid Rana to Cameron Green, Wide!WIDE! Wayward down leg, way too short. Green ducks under it to leave.

Nahid Rana to Cameron Green, No run.After bowling literal thunderbolts, this is a slower one from Rana, at just 110.8 kph. Full and outside off. Green leaves it be.

Mustafizur Rahman to Cameron Green, 1 run.Back of a length, pitched outside leg, and skids through. Cameron Green is rushed on the back foot, tries to keep it out but gets an inside edge on the pads and the ball rolls near the stumps. Zampa calls Green through for a single. Cameron hesitates at first, but makes it through eventually as the bowler and the keeper converge to pick the ball.

Mustafizur Rahman to Cameron Green, Wide!WIDE! Reload! Way too short over the head height, angling outside off. Green lets it fly back to the keeper. Litton gathers it over his head. Wide called.

Mustafizur Rahman to Adam Zampa, 1 run.Back of a length from around the stump, outside off. Zampa steers it uppishly, but through backward point for a single.

Adam Zampa is the last man in.

Mustafizur Rahman to Nathan Ellis, OUT! c Mosaddek Hossain b Mustafizur Rahman.OUT! IN THE AIR AND CAUGHT! The Fizz gets his second wicket, and it is Mosaddek again in action, this time, with a fantastic catch. The slower one, full and outside off. Nathan Ellis does not pick the variation and looks to bludgeon it downtown for a biggie. But gets nowhere off the middle of the bat and slices it off the toe end over mid off. Mosaddek Hossain turns around on his right shoulder, tracks the ball like a hawk and takes a fine running catch.  Australia are 156/9, needing 129 runs.

Mustafizur Rahman to Nathan Ellis, 2 runs.Length-delivery at 132.7 kph, outside off. Nathan Ellis glides the ball to deep third for another couple of runs.

Mustafizur Rahman to Nathan Ellis, 2 runs.Short and wide outside off. Nathan Ellis carves it over point. The sweeper, Saif Hassan, runs to his left and slides to make the stop. Two taken. 131 needed from 82 balls.

Mustafizur Rahman to Cameron Green, 1 run.Slanted across off, full in length. Green slaps it to the right of deep cover for a single. Green looks for the second, but there it is not on.

Mustafizur Rahman replaces Nahid Rana.

Mosaddek Hossain to Nathan Ellis, 2 runs.A bit short and Ellis mistimes the pull shot, wide of long on. The fielder runs to his right and throws the ball to the bowling end, but by then, the batters complete the second run. 150 comes up for Australia! Mosaddek finishes off with extremely fine figures, reading 10-1-37-2.

Mosaddek Hossain to Nathan Ellis, No run.Full and on off, Ellis leans on and drives it to the cover region.

Mosaddek Hossain to Cameron Green, 1 run.Slightly short on leg. Green steers it off the back foot to deep square leg for a single.

It has started to drizzle a bit now.

Mosaddek Hossain to Cameron Green, No run.Dropped short on middle. Green hangs back and punches it to mid on.

Mosaddek Hossain to Cameron Green, No run.Spins in on the leg stump line, full in length. Green misses to flick and is struck on the front pad.

Mosaddek Hossain to Cameron Green, Wide!WIDE! Pushed down leg, on a length. Green misses to whip it across.

Mosaddek Hossain to Cameron Green, No run.Length ball, on middle, Green stands tall and works it to mid on.

Change? Nope. Mosaddek Hossain to bowl out. 9-1-33-2 so far.

Nahid Rana to Nathan Ellis, No run.Tries the yorker, in middle, Nathan Ellis digs it out well towards mid off.

Nahid Rana to Nathan Ellis, No run.Short of a length and just around off, Nathan Ellis backs away and tries to cut but misses by some distance.

Nahid Rana to Cameron Green, 1 run.Touch fuller and on middle, drifting on the pads, Cameron Green flicks it through square leg for a single. Two balls to survive for Ellis.

Nahid Rana to Cameron Green, No run.A bouncer at 147.2 kph, on middle, Cameron Green ducks under it.

Nahid Rana to Cameron Green, No run.A slower on, hard length and on off, Cameron Green keeps it out to the off side.

Nahid Rana to Cameron Green, No run.Back of a length and on middle, Cameron Green clips it to deep square leg but denies the single.

34 overs are done. Bangladesh will now choose which one of the two balls they want to stick with for the remainder of the innings. Australia need 139 runs from 96 balls. Nahid Rana (7-0-27-4) to continue his tormenting spell.

Mosaddek Hossain to Cameron Green, 1 run.Tossed up, full and on off, Cameron Green drives it to long off for one more.

Mosaddek Hossain to Nathan Ellis, 1 run.Drops it short and on middle, Nathan Ellis forces it to long on for one.

Mosaddek Hossain to Nathan Ellis, No run.Slower through the air, full and on off, turns in, Nathan Ellis knocks it to the bowler.

Mosaddek Hossain to Cameron Green, 1 run.Floated, full and on off, Cameron Green drills it to long off for another run.

Mosaddek Hossain to Nathan Ellis, 1 run.Flighted, full and on middle, Nathan Ellis drills it to long on for a run.

Mosaddek Hossain to Cameron Green, 1 run.Short and on middle, Cameron Green punches it down to long on for a single.

Nahid Rana to Nathan Ellis, No run.Another sharp bouncer, on middle, Nathan Ellis manages to duck under it this time.

Nahid Rana to Nathan Ellis, No run.Follows it up with a fuller delivery, on middle, Nathan Ellis manages to fend it to short cover.

Nahid Rana to Nathan Ellis, No run.Ouch! A bumper at 143.2 kph, on middle, jags back in again. Nathan Ellis tries to get out of the way but fails to do so and takes a blow around his left shoulder.

Nahid Rana to Nathan Ellis, Wide!WIDE! Back of a length but angling down the leg side, Nathan Ellis misses his glance.

Nahid Rana to Nathan Ellis, No run.Beaten! Nahid Rana lands this on a good length and on the fifth stump line, holds its line and skids through. Nathan Ellis has a poke away from his body and the ball zips past the outside edge.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz is having a detailed chat with Nahid, possibly regarding the field placements. And sure enough, a short leg is brought in moments later with Nurul Hasan rushing out of the dugout with a helmet and handing it over to the fielder. A slip, a gully, and a short leg in place. Going for the kill now.

Nahid Rana to Nathan Ellis, No run.Hard length and on middle, jags back into the ribcage of the batter, Nathan Ellis jumps up in the air and clips it to square leg.

Another one bites the dust through Rana's searing pace. Australia are completely on the mat. Nathan Ellis walks out to bat, at number 10.

Nahid Rana to Xavier Bartlett, OUT! c Tanzid Hasan b Nahid Rana.OUT! IN THE AIR... GONE! Number four for Nahid Rana and Bangladesh can see the finish line now. He bangs this hard into the pitch at 148.5 kph, on middle, shoots up off the surface. Xavier Bartlett tries to take it on with a pull shot but gets hurried by the sheer pace. He mistimes it high in the air off the top edge, towards square leg, where Tanzid Hasan runs to his right and takes a good catch.

Mosaddek Hossain to Cameron Green, No run.Drops it short and on off, turns in, Cameron Green punches it down the pitch.

Mosaddek Hossain to Xavier Bartlett, 1 run.Flatter, full and on middle, Xavier Bartlett drills it to long on for a run.

Mosaddek Hossain to Xavier Bartlett, No run.Slows it up, full and on middle, Xavier Bartlett taps it to short cover.

Mosaddek Hossain to Xavier Bartlett, No run.Flighted, full and on middle, turns in, Xavier Bartlett tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Mosaddek Hossain to Cameron Green, 1 run.Tossed up, full and on middle, Cameron Green eases it down to long on for a single.

Mosaddek Hossain to Cameron Green, No run.Floated, short and on middle, Cameron Green pushes it back to the bowler.