Bangladesh defeated Australia by 86 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Tuesday, 9 June 2026. Bangladesh posted 284/8 in 50 overs before restricting Australia to 191/9 in 42.2 overs when rain halted play.
Bangladesh secured only their second ODI victory over Australia and their first in 20 years after completing an 86-run DLS win in the opening match of the bilateral series in Dhaka. After being sent in to bat, the hosts compiled 284/8 from their allotted 50 overs, setting Australia a target of 285 at the Shere Bangla National Stadium.
Australia’s chase never fully gained momentum as Bangladesh’s bowlers consistently applied pressure. By the 42.2-over mark, Australia had slipped to 191/9 before rain interrupted proceedings, leaving the visitors well behind the DLS par score. Bangladesh were declared winners by 86 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method.
Fast bowler Nahid Rana played a decisive role in Bangladesh’s win, taking four wickets during Australia’s chase. His spell disrupted the middle order and left Australia struggling to keep pace with the required scoring rate. Cameron Green reached a half-century for Australia, but the innings lacked sustained partnerships as wickets fell at regular intervals.
The match marked a notable result for Bangladesh in ODI cricket, with the hosts ending a long wait for another win over Australia in the format. The victory also gave Bangladesh a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.
• Bangladesh: 284/8 in 50 overs
• Australia: 191/9 in 42.2 overs before rain stopped play
• Nahid Rana: 4 wickets for Bangladesh
• Cameron Green: half-century for Australia
• Bangladesh lead the ODI series 1-0
The turning point came during Australia’s chase as Bangladesh’s bowlers reduced the visitors to 191/9 in 42.2 overs, leaving them substantially behind the required DLS target when rain halted play. Nahid Rana’s four-wicket spell significantly dented Australia’s hopes of recovering the chase.
Match: 1st ODI
Series: Australia tour of Bangladesh 2026
Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
Date: Tuesday, 9 June 2026
Bangladesh: 284/8 (50 overs)
Australia: 191/9 (42.2 overs)
Result: Bangladesh won by 86 runs (DLS method)
Series Score: Bangladesh lead 1-0
Bangladesh defeated Australia by 86 runs via DLS in the first ODI in Dhaka after posting 284/8 and restricting the visitors to 191/9.