Australia secures T20 series victory against Bangladesh with tight win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 1:23 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Australia triumphed over Bangladesh by seven runs in the second T20 in Chattogram on Friday, securing a 2-0 lead in the series. Matt Renshaw's unbeaten 89 helped Australia set a total of 196-5, its highest T20 score against Bangladesh. Bangladesh managed 189-6 in their chase, falling short despite a strong start. Tanzid Hasan contributed 30 runs, and Saif Hassan scored 42. The final match of the series is scheduled for Sunday in Chattogram.
- •Matt Renshaw scores 89 not out for Australia.
- •Australia sets a total of 196-5, its highest T20 total against Bangladesh.
- •Bangladesh scores 189-6 in response.
- •The next T20 match is on Sunday in Chattogram.
- •Aaron Hardie takes 2 wickets for Australia.
- 1:23 PMYahoo Sports — Australia beats Bangladesh by 7 runs in high-scoring 2nd T20 to win series
"Matt Renshaw hit a career-best 89 not out and Australia beat Bangladesh by seven runs in the second Twenty20 on Friday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. Renshaw steered Australia to 196-5, its highest T20 total against Bangladesh, before he contributed with 1-13 with the ball. Bangladesh, which lost the first game by four wickets, came close in its chase with 189-6.
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