Mosaddek Hossain delivered a career-defining unbeaten 86 while Nahid Rana claimed four crucial wickets as Bangladesh demolished Australia by 86 runs in Tuesday’s weather-affected first one-day international, securing a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. This marked just Bangladesh’s second ODI triumph over Australia, after their memorable 2005 victory in Cardiff. Mosaddek completed an outstanding all-around display by capturing two wickets, earning him the player-of-the-match honor. Pursuing 285, Australia found themselves struggling at 191-9 after 42.2 overs, requiring 93 more runs from 46 deliveries with their final wicket remaining when intense thunderstorms drove players from the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka. The Duckworth–Lewis–Stern (DLS) method determined Bangladesh as the winner. Mosaddek and Rana Contribute to Bangladesh’s Victory Over Australia.
TOSS
Australia won the toss and chose to bowl first
PLAYING XI
Australia (Playing XI):
Matthew Short, Josh Inglis(w/c), Cooper Connolly, Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, Liam Scott, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa
Bangladesh (Playing XI):
Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Saif Hassan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das(w), Towhid Hridoy, Mosaddek Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz(c), Tanvir Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana
BANGLADESH
Bangladesh’s batting started positively despite Nathan Ellis removing Saif Hassan early. Tanzid Hasan attacked the fresh ball through square and down the ground, launching Cameron Green over midwicket for six during the Powerplay, and notched his half-century from 41 deliveries before Ellis dismissed him on 54. Najmul Hossain Shanto matched this aggression, frequently advancing against the pace bowlers and targeting newcomer Liam Scott. He compiled a solid 67, eventually chipping part-timer Matt Renshaw to long-off, while Litton Das fell caught-and-bowled to Renshaw for just 7.
Mosaddek entered with renewed confidence following a successful DPL stint with Abahani, and this was evident. He began cautiously but gained momentum during the latter portion of his knock, featuring two reverse sweeps and a massive six over long-off against Zampa in the 44th over. He formed a valuable 75-run partnership with Towhid Hridoy for the fifth wicket and contributed another 45 alongside Taskin, propelling Bangladesh beyond 280.
AUSTRALIA
Australia’s chase barely survived one delivery before falling apart. Taskin’s opening ball was a sharp inswinger that breached Matthew Short’s defense. Meanwhile, Mustafizur trapped Marnus Labuschagne leg-before, reducing Australia to 2-2. Bangladesh nearly secured a third wicket, but Tanzid Hasan Tamim dropped a straightforward slip catch off Mustafizur, a rare mistake in an otherwise sharp fielding display.
Cooper Connolly escaped that opportunity to gradually build alongside Inglis, until Rana’s extra lift forced the skipper into an uncomfortable poke, edging to the wicketkeeper. Another 40-run partnership with Alex Carey developed, before a sliding Mosaddek delivery bowled Connolly through his defenses. Rana then dismissed Carey caught behind for 47, and Mosaddek accounted for Renshaw, exposing the tail-enders.
Rana also collected Liam Scott and Xavier Bartlett but narrowly missed a five-wicket haul as Australia weathered his remaining overs. Cameron Green battled alone, recording his fourth ODI half-century along the way. However, he was merely reducing the defeat margin without threatening the outcome. Bangladesh ultimately secured their second historic victory over Australia, though confirmation arrived while players sheltered from rain and lightning that prevented a conventional conclusion. This didn’t diminish the shine from their accomplishment.
Brief scores:
Bangladesh 284/8 in 50 overs (Mosaddek Hossain 86*, Najmul Hossain Shanto 67, Tanzid Hasan Tamim 54; Nathan Ellis 3-38) defeated Australia 191/9 in 42.2 overs (Cameron Green 52*; Nahid Rana 4-41, Mosaddek Hossain 2-37) by 86 runs [DLS Method]
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