Bangladesh hosts Australia for first ODI series in 15 years
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 7:06 AM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Bangladesh challenges Australia in an ODI series starting today in Dhaka, marking their first meeting in this format since 2011. With confidence stemming from recent performances, Bangladesh seeks to test Australia, who have faced issues adapting to spin in recent matches. Meanwhile, the Australian side may lean on pace bowlers in response to the conditions. This encounter is critical as both teams prepare to fine-tune their line-ups ahead of upcoming tournaments.
- •Bangladesh last faced Australia in an ODI series in 2011.
- •The series begins today in Dhaka.
- •Australia may utilize more pace bowlers this series.
- •Bangladesh comes in with high confidence from recent games.
- 7:06 AMESPNcricinfo — Confident Bangladesh pose Australia a fresh challenge after 15-year wait for an ODI series
"While spin dominated in Pakistan, Australia could find pace playing more of a role this series
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