Bangladesh produced a memorable all-round performance to defeat Australia by 86 runs via the DLS method in the first ODI in Dhaka, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Returning to international cricket after four years, Mosaddek Hossain starred with an unbeaten 86 and later claimed two wickets. Fast bowler Nahid Rana tore through Australia’s batting line-up with figures of 4/41, helping dismiss the visitors to 191/9 before rain ended the contest.
Bangladesh had earlier posted 284/8, with valuable contributions from Najmul Hossain Shanto (67) and Tanzid Hasan Tamim (54). Australia struggled from 2/2, with only Cameron Green offering resistance through an unbeaten 52.
Brief Scores
Bangladesh – 284/8 in 50 overs (Mosaddek Hossain 86*, Najmul Hossain Shanto 67, Tanzid Hasan Tamim 54; Nathan Ellis 3-38)
Australia – 191/9 in 42.2 overs (Cameron Green 52*; Nahid Rana 4-41, Mosaddek Hossain 2-37)