Bangladesh has a chance to secure its first-ever ODI series win against Australia, the reigning ODI world champions. The three-match ODI series begins at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on June 9.
Australia has sent a weakened squad for this series. Travis Head has been granted leave to manage his workload, and Mitchell Marsh is out due to an ankle injury.
In contrast, Bangladesh has selected a full-strength squad and is favored to win the series. They come off victories over both New Zealand and Pakistan in their previous ODI series.
BAN vs AUS Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Tuesday, June 9 | Bangladesh vs Australia | 1st ODI | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka | 11:00 AM |
Venue Statistics (ODI)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 128 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 61 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 65 (including one tied contest won by the side bowling first) |
| No Result | 2 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 228 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 196 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 370/4 in 50 overs by IND vs BAN, 2011 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 58/10 (18.5) by BAN vs WI in 2011 and 58/10 (17.4) by BAN vs IND, 2014 |
| Highest Score Chased | 330/4 in 47.5 overs by IND vs PAK 2012 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 174 by BAN vs NZ, 2010 |
Shere Bangla National Stadium Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | Average | Decent | Good |
| Bounce | Good | Good | Moderate |
| Movement/turn | Good | Minimal after powerplay | Good |
| Best Phase | Middle overs | With the old ball | Middle Overs |
BAN vs AUS Head-to-Head record (ODIs)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 22 |
| Bangladesh | 1 |
| Australia | 20 |
| No Result | 1 |
Bangladesh vs Australia Playing XI Prediction
Bangladesh
Tanzid Hasan, Saif Hassan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tawhid Hridoy, Litton Das, Mosaddek Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana
Australia
Matt Short, Josh Inglis (c & wk), Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, Ollie Peake, Xavier Bartlett, Matt Kuhnemann, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa
Players to Watch
Rishad Hossain
Rishad Hossain will be key for Bangladesh in the first ODI. His control and variation can trouble the Australian batsmen during the middle overs.
Mustafizur Rahman
Mustafizur Rahman’s off-cutters are highly valued in ODIs. Given the conditions at Shere Bangla National Stadium, he can pose significant challenges for the opposing team.