The three-match ODI series between the Australia Women and Bangladesh Women is scheduled to kick off on October 9 at Brisbane’s Allan Border Field. Featuring as a component of the ICC Women’s Championship, the entire series will be hosted at this single venue.
Boasting an impressive streak of 11 consecutive bilateral ODI series victories, the Australian team enters the matchup in superb form. With regular captain Sophie Molineux ruled out due to a hip issue, Tahlia McGrath is set to captain the squad. On the other side, the Bangladeshi team is gearing up for their historic maiden bilateral tour on Australian soil.
Australia Women aim to extend their supreme ODI momentum
Widely regarded as a powerhouse in women’s one-day internationals, the hosts will approach this series with high self-assurance. Tahlia is currently in sensational form, coming off a brilliant 154 runs from 137 deliveries representing South Australia in the Women’s National Cricket League. Australia’s batting department is packed with seasoned veterans, where Ellyse Perry and Beth Mooney are anticipated to anchor the innings.
The inclusion of Ashleigh Gardner and Georgia Wareham bolsters the squad with valuable spin bowling and all-round capabilities, ensuring great balance for the home side. Staging all three matches at Allan Border Field also grants the Australians a distinct home-ground advantage.
A demanding Australian tour awaits Bangladesh Women
The touring Bangladesh side is determined to leave a mark on their maiden bilateral ODI tour in Australia. Spearheading the squad is Nigar Sultana Joty, who serves as the anchor of the middle order and captain of a team eager to deliver competitive performances in foreign conditions. The visitors adapted to local pitches during a warm-up game on October 6 against the Queensland Women. Although Bangladesh fell short by 72 runs via the DLS method in pursuit of 269, the encounter served as essential acclimatization before the official matches begin.
In the bowling department, Bangladesh will place significant expectations on Rabeya Khan and Marufa Akter. Dismantling a highly experienced Australian batting order will be a daunting task, yet this bilateral clash offers the visiting squad a priceless platform to measure their skills against one of the premier ODI teams globally.
Schedule: AUS-W vs BAN-W ODI Series
| Fixture | Date | Location | Match Times (IST, GMT and Local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | October 9, 2026 | Allan Border Field, Brisbane | 9:20 AM IST / 3:50 AM GMT / 1:50 PM AEST |
| 2nd ODI | October 11, 2026 | Allan Border Field, Brisbane | 9:20 AM IST / 3:50 AM GMT / 1:50 PM AEST |
| 3rd ODI | October 14, 2026 | Allan Border Field, Brisbane | 9:20 AM IST / 3:50 AM GMT / 1:50 PM AEST |
Where to Watch: Broadcast and Live Streaming Info
- Australia: Kayo Sports, Fox Cricket, Channel 7, 7plus
- Bangladesh: Rabbithole Prime, GTV, T Sports, T Sports App
- United States & Canada: Willow TV
- India: FanCode (app and official website)
- Pakistan: Tapmad (app and official website)
- Global / Other Countries: ICC.tv
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