Bangladesh’s national cricket team has been awarded a financial incentive following their One Day International (ODI) series victory against Australia. The State Minister for Youth and Sports, Aminul Haque, has announced a bonus of BDT 20 million for the players. The information was confirmed in an official press release issued by his press secretary, Ashraful Alam.
The announcement comes after Bangladesh secured the series by winning the opening two matches. With an unassailable lead in the three-match ODI series, the hosts are set to play the third and final match with the opportunity to complete a clean sweep against Australia.
This bilateral ODI series marks the first meeting between Bangladesh and Australia in this format after a gap of 16 years. In the opening match, Bangladesh registered a significant victory, defeating Australia by 86 runs under the Duckworth–Lewis–Stern (DLS) method. This result holds particular historical importance, as it represents Bangladesh’s first ODI win over Australia since their notable triumph in Cardiff in 2005.
In the second ODI, Bangladesh continued their winning momentum. The match, also decided under the DLS method, saw Bangladesh secure a five-wicket victory over Australia. This win ensured the series for the home side with a 2–0 lead.
A summary of the first two matches is presented below:
| Match | Result | Method | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | Bangladesh won | DLS | 86 runs |
| 2nd ODI | Bangladesh won | DLS | 5 wickets |
With this result, Bangladesh has added another bilateral ODI series victory to their record. According to the available information, England remains the only team against whom Bangladesh has yet to secure a bilateral ODI series win.
The third ODI is scheduled for tomorrow. Following the conclusion of the ODI series, both teams will travel to Chattogram to participate in a three-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series. The matches are scheduled to be held on 17, 19, and 21 June.
The bonus announcement is directly linked to the confirmed series victory and reflects official recognition of the team’s performance in the ongoing series.