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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 secures T20 series victory against Bangladesh with tight win

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

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1:23 PMYahoo Sports — Australia beats Bangladesh by 7 runs in high-scoring 2nd T20 to win series

What they're saying

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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.
— Yahoo Sports

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