Bangladesh national cricket team have achieved a historic milestone by securing their first-ever One Day International (ODI) series victory over Australia national cricket team, winning the second match in Mirpur by five wickets.
This landmark triumph came after a rain-affected contest where Australia posted 187-8 in 42 overs. The innings was heavily disrupted early on as Australia suffered a rare collapse, losing three wickets without scoring a run—an occurrence seen only a handful of times in ODI history. Despite this, stand-in captain Josh Inglis (34), Marnus Labuschagne (55*), and Xavier Bartlett (52) helped Australia recover to a competitive total.
In reply, Bangladesh’s chase began shakily when opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim was dismissed for a duck in the very first over. However, the hosts steadied the innings through a crucial 86-run partnership between Soumya Sarkar (42) and Najmul Hossain Shanto (41), which brought balance back to the chase.
Even after both batters fell in quick succession, Bangladesh remained composed. Tawhid Hridoy anchored the innings with an unbeaten 40, while captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz finished the job in style with 22 not out, guiding the team home with six overs remaining under the DLS-adjusted target of 192 in 41 overs.
This victory is especially significant as Bangladesh had never won an ODI series against Australia before, having previously lost all four series encounters, often by 3-0 margins. Their only prior ODI win against Australia came in a tri-series in 2005. The back-to-back wins in this series not only secured their maiden series triumph but also marked another major step forward following their T20 success in 2021.
Beyond the result itself, the series carries wider implications in the context of the 2027 Cricket World Cup qualification race. With only the top nine teams in the ICC ODI rankings earning direct entry, every series matters. Bangladesh currently sit just ahead of West Indies and close to England in the standings, making this win over a top side like Australia even more valuable.
The final match of the series will be played in Mirpur on Sunday, but regardless of the outcome, Bangladesh have already written a new chapter in their cricket history.
