BAN vs AUS win percentage stands at 44% in favour of BAN.
Key reasons:
- Bangladesh were far better suited to Mirpur conditions in the first ODI and looked more comfortable on the slower surface
- Australia struggled badly against Bangladesh's bowling and fielding pressure, with Nahid Rana and Mosaddek Hossain making a huge impact
- Bangladesh now have momentum, home advantage, and greater confidence heading into the second ODI
Match details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | Bangladesh vs Australia, 2nd ODI |
| Series | Australia tour of Bangladesh 2026 |
| Date | 11 June 2026 |
| Venue | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka |
| Format | ODI |
Bangladesh vs Australia 2nd ODI prediction
Bangladesh look slightly better placed heading into the second ODI after their strong all-round display in the opener. They posted 284/8 and then dismissed Australia for 191/9 in a rain-affected result, which underlined how well they adapted to the pace and grip available in Dhaka.
Australia still have the quality to respond, especially if their batting unit shows more patience through the middle overs. Even so, Bangladesh now hold the advantage because they seem more settled in these conditions and have already exposed some weaknesses in Australia’s approach.
Prediction: Bangladesh to win.
Pitch report
Shere Bangla National Stadium usually offers a surface where batting can become tricky once the ball gets older. Strokeplay is not always straightforward here, and teams often need to build carefully rather than attack throughout the innings.
That should again bring slower bowling, cutters, and disciplined seamers into the game. A first-innings score in the 250 to 280 range could be competitive if the pitch behaves similarly to the first ODI.
Key players
Bangladesh
- Mosaddek Hossain: He made a major statement in the first ODI and could again be crucial as a middle-order stabiliser.
- Nahid Rana: A genuine wicket-taking threat who gave Australia serious problems with his pace and aggression.
Australia
- Cameron Green: One of the few Australia batters to show resistance in the first ODI and an important all-round figure.
- Adam Zampa: A key bowler on subcontinental surfaces and someone who can keep Australia in the contest through the middle overs.
Probable playing XIs
Bangladesh probable XI
Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Mosaddek Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana.
Australia probable XI
Alex Carey, Josh Inglis (c & wk), Cameron Green, Marnus Labuschagne, Matthew Renshaw, Cooper Connolly, Liam Scott, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Tanveer Sangha.
Why Bangladesh are the better pick
Bangladesh seem to have the more rounded ODI setup for Mirpur conditions right now. Their bowlers looked far more threatening in the first game, and their batting unit showed better awareness of how to construct an innings on a surface that was not easy to dominate.
Australia should improve and are unlikely to play as poorly again. Still, Bangladesh have the home factor, stronger momentum, and a bowling attack that appears better suited to deciding this match.
Bet on BAN vs AUS today
Bangladesh look like the stronger pre-match pick, and the best time to lock in value could be before market movement tightens after toss and final XI news.
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