Australia Survived a late collapse to seal a thrilling one-wicket win bangladesh In the 3rd ODI at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka on June 14, 2026. Chasing 275 runs to win, the visitors looked to be taking the lead thanks to a brilliant innings from the team. cooper connolly Before Bangladesh fought back of noisy islam Sensational mantra.
It was Adam Zampa who hit the winning four with just one wicket remaining as Australia finished at 277/9, denying the hosts a series whitewash. Despite the defeat, Bangladesh won the first two matches to take the three-match ODI series 2–1.
Bangladesh’s middle order takes hosts to competitive score
After being asked to bat first, Bangladesh recovered from the early shock to post a competitive score of 274/5 in their 50 overs. Xavier Bartlett Hit to get out on the second ball of the match Soumya SarkarBut the hosts rebuilt through useful contributions. tanzeed hassan and stand-in captain Nazmul Hussain Shanto.
Be the backbone of Bangladesh’s innings Tauheed HridayoyWho played a stormy inning of 83 runs in 87 balls. The right-handed batsman hit eight fours and formed important partnerships that helped stabilize the innings. Liton Das He also looked in great form, scoring 58 not out and then went out of the field for some time due to cramps and later returned to finish the innings strongly.
Mosaddek Hussein Continued his impressive return to ODI cricket with a valuable 56, combining effectively with Hridayoy in a useful partnership during the middle overs. Australia’s bowlers struggled to curb the scoring rate as Bangladesh continued to build momentum. However, the hosts failed to take full advantage of the death overs and managed to add only 32 runs in the last five overs despite Liton bowling the last six overs. Bartlett, ben dwarshuis and part time spinner matt renshaw Took important wickets to keep the total within reach.
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Cooper Connolly’s masterclass ensures Australia’s dramatic win
Australia’s target was based almost entirely on an extraordinary innings from Connolly, who produced the best ODI performance of his young career. josh inglis provided an initial spark before falling noisy islamWho then put Australia under pressure by dismissing Renshaw in the same over. Alex Carey’s Visitors wobbled by departures, but Connolly finds support marnus labuschagne, cameron green And oliver peak Through a series of valuable partnerships.
Connolly completed his maiden ODI century in the 31st over and continued to dominate the Bangladesh attack. His three consecutive sixes Taskin Ahmed Australia were firmly in control in the 45th over. The left-handed batsman ultimately scored 149 runs in 134 balls, which included 13 fours and six sky-high sixes. The swashbuckler removed Peake, Bartlett and Dwarshuis, finishing with exceptional figures of 6/48. When Connolly was out in the 49th over, Australia still needed four runs and only one wicket was left.
Bangladesh were sensing an unexpected victory, but Zampa remained composed despite immense pressure. The veteran leg spinner hit a decisive four to complete a memorable chase and give Australia a dramatic one-wicket win in one of the most entertaining ODIs of the year.
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