bangladesh And Australia They resumed their ODI rivalry in the second match of the three-match series, with the visitors looking to bounce back from the defeat in the opening encounter. After winning the toss, Australia chose to bat first, hoping to put up a big score on the board and level the series.
However, Bangladesh’s pace attack once again made an immediate impact. The hosts had already troubled Australia’s batting lineup in the first ODI and they wasted no time in applying pressure in the second match as well. Taskin AhmedAnother dream start for Bangladesh, working with the new ball and putting Australia in trouble in the very first over.
Taskin Ahmed clean bowled Matthew Short with an inswinger.
An important success came on the fourth ball of Australia’s innings. Taskin bowled a good length ball from outside the off stump which went sharply to the left hand side. matthew short. Hoping that the ball would remain in his line, Short decided to leave the ball alone. However, the movement of the seam completely betrayed him as the ball came back in and hit the off stump. The Australian opener was left stunned as Bangladesh players celebrated loudly after his dismissal.
This wicket was particularly significant as it was the second consecutive match in which Taskin had been dismissed short in the opening over. In the first ODI, Bangladesh’s fast bowler had dismissed the Australian batsman on the very first ball of the chase and once again dominated him with the new ball. Short’s dismissal made his form difficult, the left-handed batsman made a record of being out for a duck for the third consecutive time in ODI cricket. Meanwhile, Bangladesh grabbed the early momentum and put Australia under immediate pressure.
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Taskin Ahmed attacks! 🏏🇧🇩Matthew Short bowled! What a big success for Bangladesh! pic.twitter.com/qbnHMpQelI
– Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) 11 June 2026
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After initial success, Mustafizur Rahman took command of Bangladesh
Taskin’s early strike laid the foundation for another impressive bowling performance from Bangladesh. The hosts continued to attack the Australian batting lineup Mustafizur Rahman Emerging as the main destroyer. The experienced left-arm fast bowler struck regularly and took three important wickets as Australia struggled to build partnerships. Bangladesh’s bowlers maintained a tight line and length, making it extremely difficult to score runs on a surface that favored fast bowlers.
At the time of writing, Australia was in deep trouble at 66/4 in 16 overs. josh inglis And cameron green Attempting to revive the innings, Taskin took one wicket, while Mustafizur’s three wickets left the visitors searching for stability. With the series in a delicate situation and Bangladesh eyeing another big win, the hosts once again showed why their bowling attack has become one of the most dangerous units in home conditions.
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