Bangladesh produced a memorable performance in Dhaka to defeat Australia by 86 runs through the DLS method in the 1st ODI. The result marked only Bangladesh’s second-ever ODI victory over Australia and their first since 2005.
The hosts excelled in every department. They posted a challenging total, bowled with discipline, and kept Australia under pressure throughout the contest. Although rain and lightning prevented a proper finish Bangladesh had already placed themselves firmly in control before the weather intervened.
Bangladesh built the foundation of their victory with an impressive batting display in the 1st ODI against Australia. Najmul Hossain Shanto and Tanzid Hasan both contributed valuable half-centuries at the top of the order. However, the standout performer was Mosaddek Hossain.
Playing his first international match in nearly four years Mosaddek delivered a remarkable unbeaten 86 from 70 balls. He combined smart shot selection with timely aggression to guide Bangladesh to one of their highest ODI totals against Australia.
Australia’s bowling attack struggled to contain the scoring rate. Nathan Ellis impressed with three wickets, while Matt Renshaw and debutant Liam Scott claimed two wickets each. In contrast, Adam Zampa endured a difficult outing. Several missed opportunities in the field further increased Australia’s problems and allowed Bangladesh to push their total higher.
Australia’s chase got off to the worst possible start. Taskin Ahmed removed Matthew Short with the very first delivery of the innings. Soon after, Mustafizur Rahman added another breakthrough as Bangladesh tightened their grip on the match.
The visitors briefly recovered through a partnership between Cooper Connolly and Josh Inglis. Their stand offered some resistance, but Bangladesh never allowed Australia to gain full control.
Later, Nahid Rana broke the partnership and shifted momentum back toward the home side. From that point onward Bangladesh’s bowlers continued to chip away at the batting lineup.
Nahid Rana emerged as the chief destroyer. The fast bowler ripped through Australia’s middle order and finished with four wickets. His aggressive spell exposed Australia’s weaknesses against pace and pressure.
Mosaddek also contributed with the ball, collecting two important wickets during the middle overs. Meanwhile, Mustafizur returned to deliver another crucial strike as Australia slipped deeper into trouble.
Alex Carey fought hard and looked set for a half-century before falling for 47. Cameron Green remained unbeaten with a determined fifty, but he received little support from the other end.
Australia’s innings unraveled rapidly. They collapsed from a competitive position to lose four wickets in quick succession effectively ending their hopes of a successful chase.
As Bangladesh moved closer to victory, thunderstorms and rain arrived over the stadium. Officials suspended play, and after a lengthy delay the umpires eventually called off the match.
The interruption denied Bangladesh the chance to complete the victory on the field. Nevertheless, the DLS calculations confirmed an 86-run win for the home side.
The result represented a significant milestone for Bangladesh cricket. Ending a 21-year wait for an ODI victory over Australia highlighted the team’s progress and confidence on the international stage.
For Australia the defeat by Bangladesh in 1st ODI exposed familiar struggles in subcontinental conditions. Chasing 285 was always a demanding task but their batting unit failed to build partnerships and could not handle Bangladesh’s relentless bowling attack.
Bangladesh now hold the advantage in the series and will carry valuable momentum into the upcoming matches.