Here are the Predictions for the Australia Tour of Bangladesh 2026, 1st ODI Match – Bangladesh vs Australia, to be played on the 9th of June at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium.
ICC Ranking – ODI Teams
1st ODI Match – Bangladesh vs Australia (Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium)
Ground Stat:
Average First Innings Total at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium (Men’s ODI’s) – 218
Average Second Innings Total at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium (Men’s ODI’s) – 187
Current Form Bangladesh:
Bangladesh are placed at the 9th position on ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings with a rating of 84.
When it comes to ODI’s, Bangladesh are in great form. They have recently won a 3 Match ODI Series against New Zealand by 2-1. Bangladesh performed on all fronts and they completely dominated the visitors.
Bangladesh have home advantage for sure but they will have to bring their A game to the table in order to challenge the Aussies.
Bangladesh have a decent chance to win the ODI Series against Australia.
Players to look out for:
1. Tanzid Hasan – He is a young batting sensation for Bangladesh, who can provide prolific starts to his team in ODI format. Hasan is expected to be amongst the runs in the upcoming matches.
2. Nahid Rana – He has been in the form of his life. Rana is a wicket taking machine and he is expected to come good against the Aussies.
Current Form Australia:
Australia are currently placed at the 3rd position on ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings with a rating of 106.
When it comes to ODI’s, Australia aren’t in the best of form. They have been recently beaten by Pakistan in a 3 Match ODI Series by 2-1.
Australia have also lost Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh from the side. They will be missed in the ODI leg of the Tour of Bangladesh.
Australia will start as favorites to win the ODI Series, however, do not rule out Bangladesh.
Players to look out for:
1. Matthew Renshaw- He can be a dangerous batter. If he gets going in the ODI’s, Bangladesh will be finding it hard to look for answers against the visitors.
2. Matthew Kuhnemann – His spin bowling will be key to Australia’s performance in the ODI Series against Bangladesh. Kuhnemann can provide breakthroughs at important junctures of a game.
Let’s have a look at the squads:
Bangladesh ODI Squad
Mehidy Hasan Miraz (C), Soumya Sarkar, Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tawhid Hridoy, Litton Kumer Das, Musaddek Hossain Saikot, Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana.
Australia ODI squad
Josh Inglis (c), Xavier Bartlett, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Matthew Renshaw, Liam Scott, Adam Zampa
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Cricket Match Predictions* – PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – Australia
Who will win?– Australia
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Matthew Renshaw (Australia), Tawhid Hridoy (Bangladesh)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Matthew Kuhnemann (Australia), Nahid Rana (Bangladesh)
Most Sixes – Josh Inglis (Australia), Maaz Sadaqat (Pakistan), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Bangladesh)
Player of the Match – Matthew Kuhnemann (Australia)
Team Scores Batting first – Australia 230+, Bangladesh 210+
Match Handicap: Australia
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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.
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