Bangladesh vs Australia Highlights: Bangladesh secured a five-wicket victory over Australia in the second ODI of the Australia tour of Bangladesh 2026 at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur. Chasing a revised DLS target of 192, the hosts reached 195/5 in 35 overs to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
AUS vs BAN Australia Tour of Bangladesh 2026: Highlights Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
Cricket fans across multiple regions were able to follow the second ODI through official broadcast and streaming partners.
- Pakistan: Tapmad
- India: JioStar network (Sports18/Star Sports channels on linear TV and JioHotstar app/website digitally)
- Australia & New Zealand: Foxtel, Kayo Sports (Australia), Sky Sport (New Zealand)
- USA & Canada: Willow TV
- United Kingdom: TNT Sports
- Bangladesh: T Sports, GTV (Gazi TV), Toffee app/website
- Sri Lanka: Broadcast details may vary by region.
- Nepal: Broadcast details may vary by region.
- MENA: Broadcast details may vary by region.
- Worldwide: Matches may also be available via Sports Live Hub for global streaming access across regions.
Match Highlights
Australia won the toss and elected to bat first on a Mirpur surface that initially offered considerable assistance to the seamers. The decision appeared reasonable given the overcast conditions and the possibility of rain later in the day, but Bangladesh’s disciplined new-ball attack quickly turned the contest in their favour.
The Australian innings suffered an immediate collapse during the opening powerplay. Matthew Short was dismissed for a duck by Taskin Ahmed, while Cooper Connolly and Matt Renshaw also departed without scoring. Within two overs, Australia had slumped to 0/3, placing enormous pressure on the middle order. Bangladesh’s fast bowlers maintained excellent control and denied the visitors any early momentum.
Josh Inglis attempted to stabilize the innings with a composed 34 from 38 balls. Alongside Cameron Green, he helped Australia recover from the disastrous start. However, Bangladesh continued to strike at crucial intervals. Mustafizur Rahman removed Alex Carey for 13 before Tanvir Islam dismissed Inglis, ensuring Australia never fully escaped the pressure created by the early wickets.
The middle overs became a battle of survival for Australia. Cameron Green contributed 25 from 50 deliveries but struggled to accelerate against Bangladesh’s disciplined bowling attack. Tanvir Islam further strengthened the hosts’ grip on the game by dismissing Green, reducing Australia to 81/6 in the 22nd over.
At that stage, Marnus Labuschagne and Xavier Bartlett produced the partnership that rescued Australia’s innings. Labuschagne anchored the recovery with an unbeaten 55 from 85 balls, carefully rebuilding after the top-order collapse. Bartlett complemented him brilliantly with an aggressive 52 from 48 deliveries that included four boundaries and two sixes.
Their seventh-wicket partnership transformed the complexion of the innings. The pair added 100 runs and guided Australia beyond 180 after they had been staring at a significantly lower total. Bartlett’s counterattack forced Bangladesh to adjust their field placements, while Labuschagne’s patience ensured wickets did not continue to tumble.
Bangladesh eventually regained control during the closing stages. Taskin Ahmed returned to dismiss Bartlett and Adam Zampa in consecutive deliveries, finishing with figures of 3/33. Mustafizur Rahman was equally effective, claiming 3/27 from seven overs. Australia closed on 187/8 in 42 overs before rain interrupted proceedings and ultimately reduced the chase to 41 overs with a revised target of 192.
The chase began poorly for Bangladesh when Tanzid Hasan fell to Xavier Bartlett for a duck in the opening over. Australia briefly sensed an opportunity to apply pressure, but Soumya Sarkar and Najmul Hossain Shanto responded with a valuable second-wicket partnership. Their stand steadied the innings and shifted momentum back toward the hosts.
Soumya played positively for his 42 from 47 balls, striking five fours and two sixes. Shanto contributed 41 from 53 deliveries, rotating the strike effectively and ensuring the required rate remained under control. By the time both batters departed, Bangladesh had established a strong platform from which to pursue the target.
Australia attempted to fight back through Riley Meredith, Cameron Green, Adam Zampa and Matt Renshaw, each claiming a wicket. Litton Das added a brisk 21, while Mosaddek Hossain struck 15 from 14 balls. Despite these breakthroughs, Bangladesh never lost control of the chase because the required rate remained manageable throughout the innings.
The decisive phase came after Bangladesh slipped to 144/5. Towhid Hridoy and captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz combined for an unbeaten sixth-wicket stand that completely removed any lingering doubts. Hridoy remained unbeaten on 40 from 55 balls, while Miraz finished with 22 not out from 22 deliveries, including a six.
Their calm partnership ensured Bangladesh crossed the revised target with six overs remaining. The hosts finished on 195/5 in 35 overs, winning by five wickets under the DLS method. The result highlighted Bangladesh’s superior adaptability in home conditions, with their bowlers setting up the victory before the batters executed a measured chase.
Toss Winner
Australia won the toss and elected to bat first.
Key Moment
Australia’s collapse to 0/3 inside the first two overs proved to be the defining moment of the match, leaving the visitors on the back foot throughout the innings and limiting them to a recoverable total despite the later partnership between Marnus Labuschagne and Xavier Bartlett.
Star Performer / MVP
Mustafizur Rahman
Mustafizur Rahman was named Player of the Match after producing a decisive spell of 3/27, including the key wickets of Cooper Connolly, Matt Renshaw and Alex Carey during Australia’s top-order collapse.
Australia vs Bangladesh Match Summary
Team | Score |
Australia | 187/8 (42 overs) |
Bangladesh | 195/5 (35 overs) |
Result | Bangladesh won by 5 wickets (36 balls remaining) |
Player of the Match | Mustafizur Rahman |
Highest Run-Getter of the Series | Najmul Hossain Shanto – 108 runs |
Highest Wicket-Taker of the Series | Mustafizur Rahman – 5 wickets |
AUS vs BAN Playing XI
Australia: Matthew Short, Cooper Connolly, Josh Inglis (c & wk), Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Marnus Labuschagne, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis, Riley Meredith
Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy, Mosaddek Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Tanvir Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana
FAQs – Yesterday’s Australia vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI (Jun 11, 2026)
Q1: What was the final score of yesterday’s Australia vs Bangladesh match?
A1: Yesterday (June 11, 2026), in the 2nd ODI of the Australia tour of Bangladesh 2026, Bangladesh (195/5 in 35 overs) defeated Australia (187/8 in 42 overs) by five wickets under the DLS method.
Australia were led by Marnus Labuschagne’s unbeaten 55 and Xavier Bartlett’s 52, while Bangladesh’s bowling attack was headed by Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed with three wickets each.
Result: Bangladesh moved to a 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Q2: Who was named the Player of the Match?
A2: Mustafizur Rahman was named the Player of the Match for his outstanding bowling performance of 3/27 in seven overs, helping dismantle Australia’s top order and setting up Bangladesh’s successful chase.
Q3: Where was the match played, and who won the toss?
A3: The match was played at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. Australia won the toss and elected to bat first.
Q4: Who were the top performers with the bat for both sides?
A4: For Australia, Marnus Labuschagne top-scored with an unbeaten 55, while Xavier Bartlett also contributed 52. For Bangladesh, Soumya Sarkar scored 42, Najmul Hossain Shanto made 41, and Towhid Hridoy remained unbeaten on 40 during the successful chase.
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