World ( The cow news digital ) Bangladesh achieved a historic milestone in international cricket by defeating Australia in a One Day International (ODI) series for the first time. The victory came in the rain-affected second ODI, where the Bangladesh Tigers secured a five-wicket win to claim the series lead.
Australia posted a total of 187 runs in 42 overs before rain interruptions curtailed their innings. Labuschagne remained unbeaten on 55, while Bartlett contributed 52 runs. Despite solid performances from the Australian batsmen, the visitors were unable to defend their total.
Bangladesh’s bowling attack was led by Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman, each taking three crucial wickets to restrict Australia’s scoring and build momentum for the chase.
Chasing a target adjusted to 192 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis method due to rain, Bangladesh achieved victory in 35 overs, losing only five wickets. Key contributions came from Soumya Sarkar and Najmul Hossain Shanto, who both scored 42 runs. Towhid Hridoy remained unbeaten on 40, guiding the Tigers home with composure under pressure.
This win marks Bangladesh’s third overall ODI victory against Australia but, more importantly, it is the first time the Tigers have won a complete ODI series against the cricketing giants. The achievement has been hailed as a major step forward for Bangladesh cricket, signaling the team’s growing competitiveness on the global stage.
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The series concludes with the final ODI scheduled for June 14, where both teams will aim to end the series on a high note. Cricket analysts note that Bangladesh’s combination of disciplined bowling and resilient batting was key to their historic triumph.
Fans and former players celebrated the victory as a testament to Bangladesh’s steady rise in international cricket. With this landmark series win, the Tigers have sent a strong message to the cricketing world about their ability to challenge traditional powerhouses.
