Australia suffer first ODI loss to Bangladesh in 21 years
Relive Bangladesh's historic 86-run victory over Australia in the 1st ODI at Dhaka. Featuring Mosaddek Hossain's brilliant 86* and Nahid Rana's fiery 4-wicket spell.
Dhaka: Australia captain Josh Inglis cut a disappointed figure after his side slumped to an 86-run defeat against Bangladesh in the opening ODI in Dhaka, a result that marked Australia’s first loss to Bangladesh in the format in 21 years.
Arriving in Bangladesh without several first-choice players, Australia were outplayed in all facets of the game at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium as Bangladesh produced a clinical display to take a 1-0 lead in the series.
The hosts were powered by a brilliant unbeaten 86 from Mosaddek Hossain, who marked his return to the ODI side after four years with the highest score of his career. The all-rounder then capped a memorable outing by claiming two wickets, while pace spearhead Nahid Rana tore through Australia’s batting order with figures of 4 for 41.
Australia’s fielding proved costly throughout the contest. They dropped four catches, including three opportunities offered by Mosaddek, allowing Bangladesh to recover from early setbacks and post a competitive 284 for 8.
“A pretty disappointing total on our part. Obviously, we probably dropped four or five catches. And 284, if it was somewhere around 230 or 240, I thought it was very chaseable. But it was a disappointing day all around,” Inglis said during the post-match presentation ceremony.
The Australian captain, however, reserved praise for fast bowler Nathan Ellis, who was one of the few bright spots for the visitors. Ellis finished with three wickets and consistently troubled Bangladesh’s batters throughout the innings.
“I thought Nathan was excellent again. I thought he performed very well in all three phases of the game. He used his change-ups and maneuvered his field well. He had a really good day out,” Inglis added.
