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Australia beat Bangladesh by seven wickets in first ODI
Australia beat Bangladesh by seven wickets in the first match of their one-day international cricket series in Brisbane.
Bangladesh were bowled out for 166 runs.
Australia reached 167 in 25.4 overs, losing three wickets.
Phoebe Litchfield led the chase with 77 runs from 57 balls.
Annabel Sutherland took four wickets and scored an unbeaten contribution, earning player of the match.
Megan Schutt took two wickets, including her 150th in ODIs; only two Australian bowlers have taken more in the format.
The three-match series continues on Sunday, with the final match on Wednesday, both at Allan Border Field.
Australia beat Bangladesh by seven wickets in the first ODI in Brisbane to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Phoebe Litchfield scored 77 from 57 balls as Australia chased Bangladesh’s 166 in 25.4 overs.
Annabel Sutherland took four wickets and finished the chase unbeaten, earning player-of-the-match honours.
Megan Schutt took two wickets, including her 150th in ODIs.
The remaining two matches are scheduled for Sunday and Wednesday at Allan Border Field.
- Who
- Australia and Bangladesh’s women’s teams.
- What
- Australia won the first ODI by seven wickets, chasing 167 after bowling Bangladesh out for 166.
- When
- October 9, 2026.
- Where
- Allan Border Field in Brisbane, Australia.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
It is a while since we have been out there in the yellow so it was nice to start like that
Litchfield plays with such freedom, has every shot in the book. Backs her ability. Trains incredibly hard. Has talent and work ethic.
Australia won the toss and elected to bowl.
Bangladesh were bowled out for 166, with Annabel Sutherland taking four wickets.
Phoebe Litchfield scored 77 from 57 balls as Australia reached 168 for three in 25.4 overs.
Australia took a 1-0 lead; the second ODI was scheduled for Sunday.
- Result
- Australia won by seven wickets
- Bangladesh total
- 166 all out
- Australia total
- 168 for three in 25.4 overs
- Phoebe Litchfield
- 77 runs from 57 balls
- Annabel Sutherland
- 4 wickets for 30 runs
- Megan Schutt
- 150th ODI wicket
Sources
Litchfield fireworks help Australia to ODI victory over Bangladesh
Phoebe Litchfield powers Australia to crushing ODI victory over Bangladesh
Aussie star’s four-wicket blitz as ‘electric’ young gun powers brutal ODI demolition
Sutherland and Litchfield lead Australia to quick and convincing win in ODI series opener
Australia vs Bangladesh first ODI: Sutherland, Litchfield hand Aussies facile win
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