LIVE: Bangladesh Stuns Australia – Last-Ball Thriller in T20 World Cup Showdown

Mirpur, Dhaka — Bangladesh and Australia square off tonight in the second ODI of the 2026 Australia tour of Bangladesh, a clash that could hand the Tigers their first-ever bilateral 50-over series win over the visitors. Bangladesh stunned the cricket world two nights ago with an 86-run DLS victory, ending a 21-year drought against Australia and taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Key talking points ahead of BAN vs AUS 2nd ODI 2026 1. Series on the line • Bangladesh lead 1-0; another win seals the series, while Australia must prevail to keep the contest alive ahead of Sunday’s finale. • The fixture begins at 3 pm local (9 am UTC) at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Live streaming is available on Rabbithole and Kayo, with ball-by-ball radio via ABC Grandstand. 2. Momentum with the hosts • Bangladesh’s top order of Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mosaddek Hossain all reached fifties in the opener. • Rookie quick Nahid Rana’s 4-41 dismantled Australia’s middle order and has thrust him into the spotlight as Mirpur’s potential match-winner again. 3. Australian selection shake-up • Acting skipper Josh Inglis hinted at changes after dropped catches and a sluggish run-chase. • All-rounder Matt Short is tipped to replace Cooper Connolly, while left-arm seamer Jason Behrendorff could come in for leg-spinner Tanveer Sangha on a surface expected to favour the quicks early before aiding spin later. 4. Pitch and weather report • A fresh surface with a light tinge of grass should offer seam movement in the first hour before slowing down. • Afternoon thunderstorms are forecast; any interruption will again bring Duckworth-Lewis-Stern targets into play. 5. Head-to-head and stats • Overall ODIs: Australia 20 wins, Bangladesh 2. • In Dhaka: Australia 7 wins, Bangladesh 2. • Highest individual score in BAN vs AUS ODIs in Dhaka: 137* Michael Clarke (2011). • Required Powerplay run rate for chasing sides in the last five Mirpur ODIs: 5.7. Probable XIs Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das (wk), Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Shakib Al Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mosaddek Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman. Australia: Travis Head, Josh Philippe, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (c & wk), Marnus Labuschagne, Matt Short, Marcus Stoinis, Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Jason Behrendorff, Nathan Ellis. Fantasy & Dream11 tips • Captain pick: Cameron Green – looked assured in his unbeaten 52 and bowls at the death. • Differential: Mosaddek Hossain – batting at six with license and bowls off-spin if the surface grips. • Avoid: Litton Das if Bangladesh chase; his Mirpur average dips to 24 when batting under lights. How to watch & live score keywords • Search phrases trending: “BAN vs AUS live score”, “Bangladesh vs Australia 2nd ODI streaming”, “BAN vs AUS Dream11 prediction”, and “BAN vs AUS pitch report Mirpur”. • Cricinfo fixture page provides over-by-over updates and post-match analysis. What a win means • Bangladesh: seals the ODI series, consolidates a rise in the ICC Super League standings and adds belief ahead of the 2027 World Cup qualifiers. • Australia: extends an unthinkable losing streak to two and raises questions about depth on slow sub-continental pitches ahead of their own 2026-27 home summer. With history beckoning, expect a packed Mirpur crowd, another spin-seam arm-wrestle and the possibility of more weather-drama as BAN vs AUS hits fever pitch in Dhaka tonight.