Australia set the standard in the series opener at Allan Border Field, sealing a comfortable seven-wicket win to go 1-0 up. Choosing to field first, the hosts rattled the visitor’s top order early through tight spells from Megan Schutt and Player of the Match Annabel Sutherland, who finished with figures of 4 for 30. Bangladesh struggled to build sustained momentum, though Ritu Moni held the lower order together with a stubborn 45 before they were bundled out for 166 in the final over. In response, Phoebe Litchfield made quick work of the chase, tearing into the attack with a slick 77 off 57 balls to guide Australia home in just 25.4 overs.
Squads:
Australia Women’s Cricket Team
Tahlia McGrath (C), Ashleigh Gardner, Nicola Carey, Kim Garth, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham
Bangladesh Women’s Cricket Team
Nigar Sultana Joty (C), Nahida Akter, Dilara Akter, Disha Biswas, Fargana Hoque, Habiba Islam, Marufa Akter, Sobhana Mostary, Murshida Khatun, Nigar Sultana, Rabeya Khan, Ritu Moni, Sanjida Akter Meghla, Sarmin Sultana, Sharmin Akhter, Shorna Akter, Sultana Khatun
Players to watch out:
Tahlia McGrath
Across 61 WODIs, Tahlia McGrath has gathered 882 runs in 43 innings at an average of 25.94, anchored by 5 half-centuries and a top score of 74. Batting at a lively strike rate of 88.02, she has cracked 110 fours and 3 sixes while grabbing 22 catches in the field. Her medium-pace bowling adds genuine balance to the line-up, taking 32 wickets across 41 innings with a tidy economy of 5.23 and best figures of 3 for 4.
Ashleigh Gardner
A cornerstone of the side with 93 WODIs under her belt, Ashleigh Gardner has amassed 1699 runs from 67 innings at an average of 32.05. Her aggressive approach is reflected in a striking 110.46 strike rate, packed with 178 fours and 43 sixes, alongside 3 centuries and 8 fifties with a best of 115. With the ball, she remains a primary threat, picking up 124 wickets at an average of 22.43 and an economy rate of 4.29, including a five-wicket haul of 5 for 30.
Sharmin Akter
Sharmin Akter brings substantial top-order experience to Bangladesh, playing 56 WODIs and compiling 1452 runs across 55 innings. Operating at an average of 27.39 and a strike rate of 58.26, she has built 11 half-centuries with a career-best score of 96. Her steady accumulation at the crease includes 180 boundaries, a lone six, and 5 catches in the field.
Sobhana Mostary
Featuring in 33 WODIs so far, Sobhana Mostary has registered 556 runs in 29 innings, remaining unbeaten on 8 occasions for an average of 26.47. Striking at 68.81, she has registered 3 half-centuries, headlined by a personal best of 74. Her contribution with the bat incorporates 64 boundaries and 3 sixes, alongside 7 catches as part of her overall effort.
Pitch:
Allan Border Field in Brisbane is traditionally known as a balanced, true surface that favors good batting while offering a fair contest for bowlers. Early on, batters can rely on consistent bounce and pace to stroke the ball cleanly, but the surface tends to slow down slightly as the game progresses. While seamers get minimal movement upfront, spinners often come into play during the middle overs to restrict scoring.
Weather:
The conditions will be sunny during the day and clear at night. Expect a high temperature of 27°C and a low of 17°C, with winds blowing from the north at 11 mph. Humidity will sit around 65%, with a 0% chance of precipitation during the daytime and a 10% chance overnight.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Nicola Carey, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Nahida Akter, Dilara Akter, Disha Biswas, Fargana Hoque, Habiba Islam
Match Details:
Date – October 11, 2026
Time – 9:20 AM IST
Venue – Allan Border Field, Brisbane
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.