Bangladesh ended a 21-year wait for an ODI victory over Australia as Nahid Rana’s fiery spell and Mosaddek Hossain’s all-round performance secured an 86-run DLS win in the first ODI at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on 9 June 2026.
Bangladesh’s only previous ODI win over Australia had come in the 2005 NatWest Series in Cardiff, powered by Mohammad Ashraful’s famous century. Since then, the Tigers had endured more than two decades without success against the Australians. That drought finally ended in Mirpur as Bangladesh took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
After being set a target of 285, Australia were struggling at 191 for 9 when lightning and rain halted play at 7:06pm local time. With Bangladesh comfortably ahead on the DLS calculations, the hosts were declared winners by 86 runs.
Australia’s chase got off to the worst possible start when Matthew Short was bowled by the first ball of Taskin Ahmed’s opening over. One over later, Mustafizur Rahman trapped Marnus Labuschagne lbw, leaving the visitors reeling at 2 for 2.
Cooper Connolly and captain Josh Inglis attempted to rebuild with a 49-run partnership, but Nahid Rana broke the stand by dismissing Inglis for 19. The wicket sparked a heated exchange between the two players before Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz stepped in to calm the situation.
Rana then tore through Australia’s middle order with his pace and relentless short-pitched bowling. Alex Carey, who top-scored with 47, Liam Scott and Xavier Bartlett all fell to the fast bowler, who finished with outstanding figures of 4 for 41 from 10 overs, including a maiden.
Returning to ODI cricket after four years, Mosaddek played a crucial role with both bat and ball.
After scoring an unbeaten 86 earlier in the day, he struck twice during Australia’s chase. Connolly, who had survived an early chance, was bowled by a skidding delivery, while Matt Renshaw was trapped lbw.
Mosaddek finished with figures of 2 for 37 from 10 overs and also held a catch at long-off to dismiss Nathan Ellis. His all-round display earned him a central role in Bangladesh’s memorable victory.
Cameron Green fought hard for Australia in the lower order, but the required rate continued to climb as wickets fell regularly around him.
Earlier, Bangladesh recovered from a shaky position after losing four wickets for 140.
Openers Tanzid Hasan Tamim and Najmul Hossain Shanto had laid a strong foundation with a 96-run stand. Tanzid struck 54 from 67 balls with seven fours and a six before falling to Nathan Ellis, while Shanto made 67 before holing out while trying to accelerate.
After Towhid Hridoy managed 31 from 51 deliveries and Miraz contributed only three, Mosaddek took charge. He shared a 75-run fifth-wicket partnership with Hridoy before guiding the innings through the closing stages.
The right-hander reached his fourth ODI fifty from 49 balls and remained unbeaten on 86. His innings featured aggressive strokeplay, including two straight sixes early on and a reverse sweep masterclass against Adam Zampa, whom he struck for two boundaries and a six.
Taskin provided valuable late support with a brisk 20 from 16 balls before being dismissed off the final ball of the innings as Bangladesh posted 284.
Nathan Ellis was Australia’s most successful bowler with three wickets, while Liam Scott and Matt Renshaw claimed two apiece.
The victory gives Bangladesh a 1-0 lead in the series and marks one of their most significant ODI wins in recent years.
