The first match of the 3-match ODI series between Bangladesh and Australia was played on Wednesday (June 9) at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. In this match, Bangladesh created a big upset and defeated Australia by 86 runs using the Duckerth Lewis Stern (DLS) method. Bangladesh, when invited to bat first, scored 284 runs at the loss of 8 wickets in the stipulated 50 overs. In response, Australia had a bad start and could score only 191 runs after losing 9 wickets in 42.2 overs.
After this the match was canceled due to thunderstorm. Australia were well behind the DLS par score and suffered their second defeat to Bangladesh in ODIs. Earlier, Bangladesh had defeated Australia in Cardiff ODI in 2005. There were 3 heroes of this victory that Bangladesh got after 21 years.
All-rounder Mosaddek Hossain, who was returning to the Bangladesh team after almost 4 years, made a splash as soon as he arrived. Mosaddek first created a stir with the bat and then did wonders with the ball and took 2 wickets. Mosaddek, who came at number six, scored unbeaten 86 runs in 70 balls hitting 7 fours and 3 sixes and took Bangladesh to a big score. After this, he brought Australia to its knees by taking the wickets of Cooper Connolly and Matt Rainshot. In his spell of 10 overs, he conceded only 37 runs while keeping 1 maiden. For this excellent all-round performance, he was awarded the Player of the Match award.
Fast bowler Nahid Rana wreaked havoc in the 2-Test series against Pakistan last month. Now he took Australia with him in his storm. Right-arm fast bowler Nahid took 4 wickets for 41 runs in 10 overs. He sent Kangaroo captain Josh Inglis, Alex Carey, Liam Scott and Xavier Bartlett to the pavilion. After taking the wicket of English, Naheed had also told him something. In response, the Australian player also said something, which created a scuffle on the field.
Before the wonders of Mosaddek and Nahid, Tanjid Hasan stunned Australia by scoring 54 runs in 44 balls. After the early dismissal of opening partner Saif Hasan (5), Tanzid along with Nazmul Hossain Shanto (67) put together a 96-run partnership in 15.1 overs, giving Bangladesh a great platform to reach a big score. Tanjid hit 7 fours and 1 six in his innings.
