Australia narrowly secures ODI win over Bangladesh as Connolly shines
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 8:24 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 8:24 PMYahoo Sports — Cooper Connolly's epic 149 breaks Bangladesh hearts in last-over thriller as Australia avoid whitewash
- 2:50 PMThe Guardian Sport — Zampa edges Australia past Bangladesh to avoid ODI whitewash as Connolly hits first ton
"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...
"Australia secured a thrilling one-wicket win against Bangladesh in the final ODI. Cooper Connolly starred with a career-best 149 runs. He anchored the chase as Australia pursued 275. Shoriful Islam took six wickets for Bangladesh. Australia reached the target with three balls remaining. This prevented a series whitewash for the visitors.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 8:24 PMCooper Connolly's epic 149 breaks Bangladesh hearts in last-over thriller as Australia avoid whitewash
Australia secured a thrilling one-wicket win against Bangladesh in the final ODI. Cooper Connolly starred with a career-best 149 runs. He anchored the chase as Australia pursued 275. Shoriful Islam took six wickets for Bangladesh. Australia reached the target with three balls remaining. This prevented a series whitewash for the visitors.
- The Guardian SportJun 14, 2026, 2:50 PMZampa edges Australia past Bangladesh to avoid ODI whitewash as Connolly hits first ton
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...
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