Bangladesh will look to secure a historic ODI series victory when they take on Australia in the second ODI at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on June 11. The hosts carry strong momentum into the contest after a dominant 86-run DLS victory in the opening match, while Australia must win to keep the three-match series alive.
Match details
Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM IST, 10:00 AM PST, 5:00 AM GMT, 11:00 AM Local Time
Team Overviews
Bangladesh
Bangladesh produced a complete team performance in the series opener and now stand one victory away from a memorable ODI series triumph over Australia. Mehidy Hasan Miraz led his side impressively as the hosts dominated both with the bat and ball.
Mosaddek Hossain starred with a superb all-round display, smashing 86 runs from just 70 deliveries before contributing with two crucial wickets. Fast bowler Nahid Rana also played a decisive role, dismantling Australia’s batting lineup with a brilliant four-wicket haul.
The batting unit appears well-balanced with Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, and Towhid Hridoy providing stability and attacking options. Bangladesh will look to replicate their disciplined approach on another spin-friendly Dhaka surface.
Australia
Australia face a must-win situation after struggling in the opening ODI. Josh Inglis’ side failed to adapt to the conditions and were bowled out for 191 while chasing.
The visitors will need significantly improved performances from experienced batters such as Marnus Labuschagne and Alex Carey. Cameron Green and Matt Renshaw also have important roles to play if Australia are to level the series.
Australia’s bowling attack remains capable of causing problems. Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Xavier Bartlett, and Matthew Kuhnemann offer a balanced combination of pace and spin. However, the visitors require a stronger collective batting effort to challenge Bangladesh effectively.
Probable Playing XIs
Bangladesh
Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das (wk), Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Mosaddek Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana
Australia
Josh Inglis (c), Alex Carey (wk), Marnus Labuschagne, Matt Renshaw, Cameron Green, Cooper Connolly, Liam Scott, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Adam Zampa, Xavier Bartlett
Key Players
Mosaddek Hossain
Mosaddek Hossain enters the match as Bangladesh’s form player after his match-winning all-round performance in the first ODI. His ability to contribute in both departments makes him one of the biggest threats for Australia.
Nahid Rana
Nahid Rana’s pace and aggression troubled Australia’s batting lineup throughout the opening game. If he generates similar movement with the new ball, he could once again play a decisive role.
Marnus Labuschagne
Australia will rely heavily on Labuschagne’s experience and temperament. The right-hander must anchor the innings and guide the middle order through Bangladesh’s spin challenge.
Alex Carey
Carey’s ability to rotate strike and build partnerships could prove crucial on a surface where scoring freely is expected to be difficult.
Head-to-Head ODI Record
Bangladesh vs Australia ODI Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played: 23
Bangladesh Won: 2
Australia Won: 20
No Result/Tie: 1
Despite Australia’s dominance in the overall rivalry, Bangladesh have a golden opportunity to reduce the gap with another victory on home soil.
Pitch Report
The Shere Bangla National Stadium traditionally offers a slow and balanced surface that increasingly favors bowlers as the match progresses.
Fast bowlers can expect some early movement under morning conditions, particularly during the opening powerplay. However, the pitch generally slows down during the middle overs, bringing spinners and slower bowlers firmly into the contest.
Batters will need patience and smart shot selection. Building partnerships becomes critical before attempting aggressive stroke play. As the wicket is expected to deteriorate slightly during the second innings, captains may prefer batting first after winning the toss.
Probable Match Scenarios
Scenario 1
Bangladesh win the toss and bat first
Powerplay Score: 50-60
First Innings Total: 270-290
Bangladesh would look to build steadily through the top order before accelerating through Mosaddek Hossain and Mehidy Hasan Miraz in the middle overs.
Scenario 2
Australia win the toss and bat first
Powerplay Score: 65-75
First Innings Total: 290-310
Australia may look to capitalize on the better batting conditions early and post a substantial total before the pitch slows down.
Live Streaming and Broadcast
Bangladesh: Official national sports broadcasters and digital streaming platforms.
India: Live streaming through official cricket broadcasting partners and sports streaming platforms.
Pakistan: Coverage available through regional sports broadcasters and streaming services.
Australia: Live coverage expected on Fox Cricket and streaming via Kayo Sports.
United Kingdom: Coverage available on major cricket broadcasting partners.
Global Viewers: Official regional broadcasters and digital streaming platforms will carry the match according to territory rights.
Match Prediction
Bangladesh enter the second ODI with confidence, momentum, and a clear understanding of the conditions. Their bowling attack executed plans perfectly in the first match, while Mosaddek Hossain’s all-round brilliance highlighted the team’s growing depth.
Australia possess enough quality to bounce back, particularly through Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, and Adam Zampa. However, the visitors must improve considerably against spin and avoid the batting collapses that hurt them in the series opener.
The Dhaka surface is expected to reward disciplined bowling and patient batting. Bangladesh appear better equipped to handle those conditions, especially with their spin resources and familiarity with the venue.
Australia remain dangerous, but Bangladesh hold the advantage heading into the contest. The team batting first could enjoy a significant edge, and Bangladesh appear slightly better positioned to secure a historic ODI series victory.
