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Historic First: Australia Women Face Bangladesh Women in ODI Debut
11 Oct
Summary
- Australia Women host Bangladesh Women for their inaugural bilateral ODI series.
- The series marks Bangladesh Women's first-ever bilateral tour to Australia.
- Brisbane's Allan Border Field is the venue for all three ODI matches.
The Allan Border Field in Brisbane will be the stage for a historic occasion as Australia Women host Bangladesh Women for their first-ever bilateral ODI series. The matches, scheduled to commence on Sunday, October 11, 2026, represent a significant moment for women's cricket, particularly for the touring Bangladesh side making their debut bilateral tour in Australia.
Australia will be led by Tahlia McGrath, with several key players unavailable due to injury or non-selection. However, the squad still features formidable talent like Ellyse Perry and Beth Mooney. Bangladesh, captained by Nigar Sultana, has included uncapped pace-bowling all-rounders Disha Biswas and Habiba Islam, alongside recalled players Murshida Khatun and Dilara Akter, showcasing a blend of youth and experience.
All three ODIs are slated to be played at the Allan Border Field, with matches commencing at 2:20 PM local time. This series marks a new chapter in bilateral cricket relations between the two nations in the women's ODI format.
