Australia Women beat Bangladesh Women by seven wickets in the first ODI of Bangladesh's first-ever bilateral tour of Australia, bowling the tourists out for 166 at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane on October 9 before chasing the target down in 25.4 overs. The result puts Australia 1-0 up in the three-match series, which counts toward the ICC Women's Championship.
Put in to bat, Bangladesh were bowled out for 166. Ritu Moni top-scored with 45 off 63 balls, and captain Nigar Sultana Joty added 29, but no partnership gave the tourists the platform they needed against a disciplined Australian attack. Annabel Sutherland took 4 for 30, while Megan Schutt picked up 2 for 19 in an opening spell that also brought up her 150th career ODI wicket.
Australia barely broke stride in the chase, reaching 168 for 3. Opener Phoebe Litchfield led the way with a rapid 77 off 57 balls, and it was Sutherland — fresh off her four-wicket haul — who finished the match unbeaten on 26, an all-round display that earned her the player of the match award. Uncapped seamer Habiba Islam Pinky took 2 for 36 for Bangladesh, among the few positives from the bowling effort in defeat.
The series continues with the second ODI at the same venue on October 11, followed by the decider on October 14, before Bangladesh depart for home on October 15. Having already made history simply by touring, Bangladesh will be looking to respond in the remaining two matches to avoid a series loss on debut, while Australia will aim to close it out and bank the accompanying Women's Championship points.
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