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Australia leads series after winning first T20I against Bangladesh

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 3:22 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Australia leads series after winning first T20I against Bangladesh

Summary

Australia aims to secure the T20I series against Bangladesh in the second match on June 19 at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram. After winning the opening T20I by four wickets, Australia took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The visitors' spinners dominated the first match, dismissing Bangladesh for 131 in 19 overs, with Adam Zampa and Joel Davies each taking three wickets. In response, Cooper Connolly's unbeaten 47 guided Australia to victory, despite early wickets. Bangladesh needs to win to stay alive in the series.

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By the Numbers

•Australia leads the T20I series 1-0 after winning the first match.
•Bangladesh scored 131 runs in the first T20I.
•Cooper Connolly scored 47 runs in his second consecutive strong performance.
•Second T20I is scheduled for June 19 at 1:30 PM IST.
•Match will be streamed live on FanCode.

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What they're saying

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Australia aims to clinch the T20I series against Bangladesh after a four-wicket victory in the first match. Their spinners, led by Adam Zampa and Joel Davies, were instrumental in restricting Bangladesh to 131. Cooper Connolly's unbeaten 47 then guided Australia to a 1-0 lead.
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