Bangladesh challenges Australia in first ODI of series in Mirpur

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Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Bangladesh challenges Australia in first ODI of series in Mirpur
Summary

Bangladesh is facing Australia in the first ODI of their bilateral series in Mirpur on June 9, 2026. Amid a strong performance from the Bangladeshi pace attack, Australia struggled and found themselves at 174/9 in 40 overs, needing 110 runs from the final 10 overs. This series marks Australia's first ODI tour of Bangladesh since 2011 and follows their recent 2-1 loss to Pakistan. Bangladesh has only one victory against Australia in 22 ODIs, achieved back in 2005.

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  • Bangladesh has one win in 22 ODIs against Australia.
  • Australia is currently 174/9 after 40 overs.
  • The teams last met in a bilateral series in 2011.
  • Australia is competing without key players Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head.
  • Bangladesh has a strong home record with three recent ODI series wins.
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  • 1:45 PMYahoo SportsHave Bangladesh ever beaten Australia in ODI cricket? Full AUS vs BAN ODI head-to-head record listed
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With the Bangladeshi pacers giving tough competition to the Aussies in the first ODI, here is a look at whether they have ever beaten the 6-time world champions and what their head-to-head record is.

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