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Australia narrowly secures ODI win over Bangladesh as Connolly shines

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 2:50 PM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Australia narrowly secures ODI win over Bangladesh as Connolly shines

Summary

In the third ODI at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on June 14, Australia chased down Bangladesh's total of 274, finishing at 277 for 9 to win by one wicket. Cooper Connolly scored 149 runs, his first international century, despite facing cramps. The result prevented Australia from being whitewashed in the series, which Bangladesh won 2-1.

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By the Numbers

•Australia scores 277 runs, chasing down Bangladesh's 274.
•Cooper Connolly hits 149 runs in a standout performance.
•The match takes place at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium.
•Australia avoids a series whitewash, losing the series 2-1.
•The final wicket fell with three deliveries remaining.

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2:50 PMThe Guardian Sport — Zampa edges Australia past Bangladesh to avoid ODI whitewash as Connolly hits first ton

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3rd ODI: Australia, 9-277, bt Bangladesh, 5-274, by 1 wkt Connolly (149) falls in late collapse; hosts win series 2-1 Cooper Connolly came of age with his maiden international ton as Australia squeaked out a nail-biting one-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the third and final ODI of their series. Connolly defied cramps to play the innings of his life at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Sunday, smashing 149 off 133 balls as Australia narrowly avoided a whitewash by edging past Bangladesh’s five for 274 with three deliveries to spare. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Australian Associated Press

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