At the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Bangladesh produced a spirited batting display to set Australia a target of 275 runs in the third and final One Day International of the series. Despite early setbacks, three significant half-centuries and a resilient middle-order recovery ensured the hosts remained competitive throughout their innings.
Having already secured the series with victories in the opening two matches, Bangladesh, led by Mehedi Hasan Miraz, entered the contest with hopes of completing a clean sweep. However, their innings began shakily after Soumya Sarkar Soumya Sarkar departed early for just two runs, immediately placing pressure on the top order.
The situation did not stabilise quickly as Tanzid Hasan Tamim Tanzid Hasan Tamim and Najmul Hossain Shanto Najmul Hossain Shanto failed to convert starts into substantial contributions, scoring 19 and 24 respectively. With early wickets falling, Bangladesh risked being restricted to a below-par total.
A crucial turnaround came through Litton Das Litton Das and Towhid Hridoy Towhid Hridoy, whose partnership restored stability and momentum. Litton anchored the innings with composure, eventually finishing unbeaten on 58 after briefly retiring hurt and returning to the crease. Hridoy, meanwhile, played the most aggressive role in the partnership, striking a fluent 83 before falling just short of what would have been a well-deserved century.
In the latter stages, Mosaddek Hossain Saikat Mosaddek Hossain Saikat provided the finishing touches with an unbeaten 56, combining calculated aggression with smart strike rotation. His contribution ensured Bangladesh capitalised on their middle-order recovery, pushing the total to a competitive 274–275 range.
Australia’s bowling attack was led by Matt Renshaw Matt Renshaw and Xavier Bartlett Xavier Bartlett, both of whom claimed two wickets each. Ben Dwarshuis Ben Dwarshuis added another scalp, but the tourists were unable to consistently break Bangladesh’s key partnerships, particularly in the middle overs where the game shifted decisively.
Bangladesh Batting Summary
| Batter | Runs | Dismissal/Status | Key Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soumya Sarkar | 2 | Bowled/Caught early | Early setback |
| Tanzid Hasan Tamim | 19 | Dismissed | Failed to convert start |
| Najmul Hossain Shanto | 24 | Dismissed | Brief resistance |
| Litton Das | 58* | Not out (retired hurt, returned) | Anchoring innings |
| Towhid Hridoy | 83 | Dismissed | Top-scoring, aggressive |
| Mosaddek Hossain Saikat | 56* | Not out | Strong finish |
From a position of early vulnerability, Bangladesh’s innings evolved into a composed and competitive total, driven by middle-order resilience and effective lower-order support. The platform now sets up a challenging chase for Australia, who will require disciplined batting and measured aggression to overhaul the target and avoid ending the series on the back foot. Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s bowlers will aim to capitalise on home conditions to secure a comprehensive series whitewash.