Bangladesh Stuns Australia with Rain-affected Victory

Bangladesh achieved a remarkable 86-run victory over Australia using the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in the first ODI in Mirpur. Australia struggled with their chase, collapsing to 191-9 when rain stopped play. Nahid Rana excelled with the ball while Bangladesh's innings was bolstered by strong half-centuries from key players.

Bangladesh delivered a stunning blow to Australia in the first one-day international of their series, clinching an 86-run win using the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in Mirpur. This victory gives Bangladesh a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Facing a target of 285, Australia faltered, managing only 191-9 before rain intervened. Cameron Green topped the scoring with an unbeaten 52, but lacked significant support as Bangladesh's bowlers dominated. Nahid Rana was instrumental in their success, claiming four wickets in his full quota of 10 overs.

In the first innings, Bangladesh posted a solid 284-8, courtesy of crucial half-centuries from Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, and Mosaddek Hossain. Australia's lineup was weakened by the absence of captain Mitchell Marsh due to injury, as well as the unavailability of spinner Tanveer Sangha and the resting of opener Travis Head. The second ODI is scheduled for Thursday.