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BAN vs AUS Live Score, 1st ODI: Najmul Hossain Shanto slams fifty to lead Bangladesh innings
Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz remained upbeat despite being asked to bat first. The all-rounder highlighted the team's strong performances in recent series and backed his players to continue that momentum. Mehidy said the wicket appeared good but warned that the opening 10 overs would play a major role in determining the course of the contest.
Bangladesh fielded a well-rounded side with three seamers, three spinners and two all-rounders, while Australia relied on a batting-heavy lineup featuring Matthew Short, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey and Cameron Green. With both captains identifying the new-ball phase as crucial, an intriguing battle was set up from the outset.
Matt Renshaw to Mosaddek Hossain, Six!
Matt Renshaw to Mosaddek Hossain, Two is the call and they will get it! Matt comes from around the stump. Bowls it short on leg. Mosaddek Hossain nudges it behind short fine leg for two runs.
Matt Renshaw to Mosaddek Hossain, Floated full and on middle, Mosaddek clips it to short mid-wicket.
Matt Renshaw to Towhid Hridoy, Off break, on a length, spinning a long way in from outside off. Towhid Hridoy backs away and cuts it between short third and point for a single.
- Towhid Hridoy 17 (27)
- Mosaddek Hossain 28 (27)
Xavier Bartlett to Towhid Hridoy, Almost a yorker on middle, Towhid Hridoy's head falls over as he flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single. 8 runs from the over.
Xavier Bartlett to Mosaddek Hossain, Back of a length, slower one, outside off. Hossain guides it to deep third for a single.
Xavier Bartlett to Mosaddek Hossain, Off cutter into the pitch, going down leg. Mosaddek Hossain gets across to help it away to the leg side, but the ball seems to have brushed the thigh pad before bouncing back to the keeper. Not given a wide.
Xavier Bartlett to Towhid Hridoy, Cannoned on the pads, full in length, Hridoy whips it to deep square leg for a single.
Xavier Bartlett to Mosaddek Hossain, Fuller on the stumps, Hossain comes forward and runs it down to long on for a single.
Xavier Bartlett to Mosaddek Hossain, FOUR! A boundary after a while for Bangladesh! Back-of-the-hand slower one, but a full toss outside off. Mosaddek Hossain advances and slaps it past the cover region for a cracking four.
- Towhid Hridoy 15 (25)
- Mosaddek Hossain 22 (23)
Matt Renshaw to Towhid Hridoy, Turns in from middle to leg, Hridoy jabs it to mid-wicket.
Matt Renshaw to Towhid Hridoy, Beaten again! Similar delivery, outside off, on a length. Hridoy is beaten again while trying to cut it away.
Matt Renshaw to Towhid Hridoy, Straighter and shorter outside off. Hridoy is beaten on the late cut.
Matt Renshaw to Towhid Hridoy, Short and outside off, Hridoy hangs back and eases it wide of short third for a couple of runs.
Matt Renshaw to Mosaddek Hossain, DROPPED! The trap was set, Mosaddek took the bait, but Connolly shells this one. Tossed it up outside off, spins in from middle. Mosaddek comes down the track and hits it uppishly in the air, but gets it off the inner half of the bat. Connolly is a bit late to charge in off the ropes and could not hold on to what should have been a straightforward chance at long on. One taken.
Matt Renshaw to Mosaddek Hossain, Darted fuller around off, Hossain opens the bat face and dabs it to short third.
Matt Renshaw is back on the field and ready to go again.
- Mosaddek Hossain 21 (21)
- Towhid Hridoy 13 (21)
Xavier Bartlett to Mosaddek Hossain, Fairly outside off, full in length. Mosaddek Hossain leans across and drives it to deep cover for a single. Tidy from Bartlett upon his return. Just 2 runs off his sixth over. 6-0-38-0 so far for him.
Xavier Bartlett to Mosaddek Hossain, Attacks the stumps, on a good length, Mosaddek Hossain gets behind the line and blocks it back to the bowler.
Xavier Bartlett to Towhid Hridoy, Slightly fuller and outside off, Towhid Hridoy drops the bat down and knifes it to deep third for a single.
Xavier Bartlett to Towhid Hridoy, Hard length, around off, punched on the up to short cover by Hridoy.
Xavier Bartlett to Towhid Hridoy, Nips back on a good length, Towhid Hridoy camps back and bunts it down the pitch.
Xavier Bartlett to Towhid Hridoy, Spears it full on middle and leg, Hridoy drills it to mid on.
Drinks! A fairly dominant phase for Australia. They have brought some control back with disciplined bowling, especially through the likes of Renshaw and Zampa. And in this 21-30 over phase, they have conceded only 47 runs while picking up a couple of important wickets en route. Bangladesh have been pushed back for a rebuild and it's on Hridoy and Mosaddek to bat long as Bangladesh do not bat that deep. After this, only Miraz is the recognised batter left to come. With twenty overs left, Australia will aim to break this stand and expose the lower order. Xavier Bartlett (5-0-36-0) is brought back on. He replaces Cameron Green.
- Towhid Hridoy 12 (17)
- Mosaddek Hossain 20 (19)
Matt Renshaw to Towhid Hridoy, Goes back to the shorter length, outside off, Towhid Hridoy punches it through cover-point for one.
Matt Renshaw to Mosaddek Hossain, Flighted, full and on off, Mosaddek Hossain drills it to mid off for a run.
Matt Renshaw to Towhid Hridoy, Drops it short and on off, turns in a bit, Towhid Hridoy uses his feet and stabs it out to backward point for a run.
An appeal for a catch by Renshaw off his own bowling. The on-field umpires send it upstairs to check whether it is a bump ball or not. The replay clearly shows that the ball bounced back to the bowler. NOT OUT loads on the giant screen.
Matt Renshaw to Towhid Hridoy, Bump ball! Matt Renshaw floats this up, full and on off, Towhid Hridoy comes down the track to whip it away, but ends up bunting it on the pitch. Renshaw grabs it with his right hand and appeals for the catch as he thinks that the batter has hit it onto his foot. The third umpire is called in and the replay clearly shows that the ball hits the ground.
Matt Renshaw to Mosaddek Hossain, Flatter, short again, on middle, Mosaddek Hossain heaves it to deep square leg for a run.
Matt Renshaw to Towhid Hridoy, Short and outside off, Towhid Hridoy cuts it to deep point for a single.
- Mosaddek Hossain 18 (17)
- Towhid Hridoy 9 (13)
Cameron Green to Mosaddek Hossain, FOUR! Spoils the over! Green bangs this into the pitch, around leg. Mosaddek Hossain gets his front leg up in the air and pulls it away nicely wide of deep backward square leg. The fielder runs to his left and dives, but takes the ball with him over the fence for a boundary.
Cameron Green to Mosaddek Hossain, In the air...SAFE! Much fuller and on middle, Mosaddek Hossain takes a few steps out and lifts it with the full face of the bat, but does not get the timing right. It goes in the air but lands over the mid on fielder, who runs backwards to collect it. Two taken.
Cameron Green to Mosaddek Hossain, Hard length and on middle, angling in again, Mosaddek Hossain pats it down to short mid-wicket.
Cameron Green to Towhid Hridoy, Pitched up, on the pads, Towhid Hridoy flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
Cameron Green to Mosaddek Hossain, Fuller and on off, Mosaddek Hossain knocks it towards mid off and sets off for the run right away. He has to hurry a bit, but the fielder misses his shy at the bowler's end.
Cameron Green to Mosaddek Hossain, WIDE! Back of a length but angling down the leg side, Mosaddek Hossain gets across but fails ot glance it away. Wided.
Cameron Green to Mosaddek Hossain, Fuller one and on off, angling in, Mosaddek Hossain clips it to short mid-wicket.
Just 3 overs for Zampa as Cameron Green (3-0-22-0) returns into the attack.
- Towhid Hridoy 8 (12)
- Mosaddek Hossain 11 (12)
Matt Renshaw to Towhid Hridoy, Looped up, full and on off, Towhid Hridoy drives it firmly but straight to mid off. Just one run off the over!
Matt Renshaw to Mosaddek Hossain, Tossed up, full and on off, Mosaddek Hossain drills it to long off for a single.
Matt Renshaw to Mosaddek Hossain, Slightly quicker, full and on off, Mosaddek Hossain gets across and turns it to the leg side.
Matt Renshaw to Mosaddek Hossain, Flighted, full and on off, Mosaddek Hossain once again tucks it to short mid-wicket.
Matt Renshaw to Mosaddek Hossain, Short again and on middle, Mosaddek Hossain clips it towards short mid-wicket.
Matt Renshaw to Mosaddek Hossain, Floated, short and on off, Mosaddek Hossain moves across and pats it down on the pitch. Josh Inglis grabs it on the bounce and throws it onto the stumps.
- Mosaddek Hossain 10 (7)
- Towhid Hridoy 8 (11)
Adam Zampa to Mosaddek Hossain, A bit quicker, full and on middle, Mosaddek Hossain drills it to long on for one.
Adam Zampa to Mosaddek Hossain, Loopy delivery, full and on off, Mosaddek Hossain gets forward and taps it to the off side.
Adam Zampa to Mosaddek Hossain, SIX! Breaks the shackles! Flighted, full and around middle. Mosaddek Hossain skips down the track to get to the pitch of it and smokes it over the bowler's head for a biggie. 150 comes up for Bangladesh!
Adam Zampa to Mosaddek Hossain, Floated, full and on off, Mosaddek Hossain pushes it to the left of the bowler.
Adam Zampa to Mosaddek Hossain, Tossed up, full and on middle, Mosaddek Hossain blocks it back to the bowler.
Bangladesh skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz, however, expressed confidence in his team's recent form, pointing to strong performances over the last few series. He felt the pitch looked good for batting but acknowledged that the first 10 overs would be decisive. Bangladesh opted for a balanced combination featuring three specialist pacers and three spinners, with Mehidy leading a side that includes Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto and Towhid Hridoy.
Australia's batting lineup features Matthew Short, Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey and Cameron Green as they look to make the most of favourable bowling conditions after opting to field first.
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Venue
Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka
