Bangladesh recorded a historic victory over Australia in the first One-Day International in Chattogram, winning by five wickets to claim their first ODI win against the Aussies in 21 years.
Match Summary
Australia, batting first, managed only 215 runs in 47.3 overs, with Marnus Labuschagne top-scoring with 76. The Bangladesh bowling attack, led by Mustafizur Rahman's 3 for 42, kept the Australian batters in check throughout the innings.
In response, Bangladesh chased down the target with 10 balls to spare, thanks to a composed 89 not out from captain Tamim Iqbal. The hosts reached 216 for 5 in 48.2 overs, sparking celebrations among the home crowd.
Key Performances
- Tamim Iqbal: 89* off 108 balls, anchoring the chase.
- Mustafizur Rahman: 3 for 42, breaking Australia's backbone.
- Marnus Labuschagne: 76 off 97, the only Australian to offer resistance.
Historical Context
This victory marks Bangladesh's first ODI win against Australia since 2005, breaking a streak of 13 consecutive losses. The last time Bangladesh defeated Australia in an ODI was in Cardiff during the 2005 NatWest Series.
Australia's captain Pat Cummins acknowledged the defeat, saying, "We were outplayed today. Bangladesh bowled well and batted even better under pressure."
The second ODI of the series is scheduled for June 12 in Dhaka, where Australia will look to level the series.
