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Australia beat B'desh by seven wickets with 146 balls to spare

Published : Friday, 9 October, 2026 at 4:32 PM

Observer Online Report

Australia defeated Bangladesh by seven wickets in the first women's ODI at Allan Border Field in Brisbane on Friday, chasing down a target of 167 with 146 balls to spare.

Batting first after Australia won the toss and elected to field, Bangladesh were bowled out for 166 in 49.4 overs.

Bangladesh suffered an early setback when Fargana Hoque was dismissed on the first ball of the innings. Sharmin Sultana followed for four runs, putting the visitors under pressure.

Sharmin Akhter scored 24 off 26 balls, while captain Nigar Sultana made 29 off 86 deliveries. Shorna Akter added 21 off 50 balls.

Ritu Moni top-scored for Bangladesh with 45 off 63 balls, hitting five boundaries. Nahida Akter remained unbeaten on 19, but Bangladesh could not build a bigger total.

Annabel Sutherland was Australia's leading bowler, taking four wickets for 30 runs in 9.4 overs. Megan Schutt claimed two wickets for 19 runs in 10 overs, while Ashleigh Gardner and Tahlia McGrath took one wicket each.

In reply, Australia made an aggressive start. Georgia Voll scored 19 off 18 balls before being dismissed, but Phoebe Litchfield led the chase with a commanding innings.

Litchfield struck 77 off just 57 balls, hitting 10 fours and a six, to put Australia firmly on course for victory.

After her dismissal, Ellyse Perry and Sutherland guided Australia home. Perry remained unbeaten on 26 off 45 balls, while Sutherland scored an unbeaten 25 off 23 deliveries.

Habiba Islam took two wickets for Bangladesh, while Rabeya Khan claimed one.

The victory gave Australia a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series against Bangladesh.

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