Key facts
- Bangladesh leads Australia 1-0 in the three-match ODI series.
- Bangladesh won the first ODI by 86 runs.
- The second ODI will be played on June 11, 2026, at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
- The pitch is expected to offer assistance to spinners.
- Australia is predicted to win the second ODI.
Bangladesh has an opportunity to secure their first-ever ODI series victory over Australia when they face off in the second match of the 2026 series. The hosts hold a 1-0 lead after a dominant performance in the opening game, winning by 86 runs. Bangladesh posted 284/8, with key contributions from Tanzid Hasan (54), Najmul Hossain Shanto (67), and Mosaddek Hossain (86). Australia's bowlers managed to take wickets but couldn't prevent the competitive total. In response, Australia struggled to chase the target and were bowled out, with Cameron Green being their top scorer with 52. Bangladesh's fast bowler Nahid Rana was instrumental in the win, taking four wickets.
The second ODI is scheduled for June 11, 2026, at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Cloudy conditions are expected, with temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius. The pitch is known to assist spinners, and an average first-innings score typically ranges between 225 and 235 runs, with 250 considered competitive. Historically, chasing targets at this venue has been challenging.
Despite Bangladesh's recent success and momentum, Australia is predicted to bounce back and win the second ODI, based on team combination and squad balance. The head-to-head record still favors Australia, with 20 wins to Bangladesh's 2.