Bangladesh vs Australia Today's Match Prediction, 1st T20I - Who will win today’s match?
Bangladesh ODI team (Source: X/@BCBtigers)
Published - 17 Jun 2026, 08:45 AM• Read time - 12 mins
After scripting a historic ODI series victory, Bangladesh will next take on Australia in the first T20I of a three-match series on Wednesday, June 17, at Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram. The two teams are set to face off in T20Is after two years, having last played against each other during the World Cup in 2024.
The two teams have only played one bilateral T20I series so far in 2021, where Bangladesh emerged victorious by 4-1. For Australia, the upcoming fixture will be the beginning of a new cycle in T20Is, following their first stage exit in the T20 World Cup earlier this year.
The return of captain Mitchell Marsh is a major boost for the visitors, who will be desperate to salvage some pride following the 1-2 defeat in the ODI series.
BAN vs AUS Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Wednesday, June 17 | Bangladesh vs Australia | 1st T20I | Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram | 02:00 PM |
Venue Statistics (T20I)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 34 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 16 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 18 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 151 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 133 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 207/5 (19.2) by Bangladesh vs Ireland, 2023 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 39/10 (10.3) by Netherlands vs Sri Lanka, 2014 |
| Highest Score Chased | 190 [190/4 in 19.2 overs] by England vs Sri Lanka, 2014 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 119 by Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 2014 |
Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | Average | Decent | Good |
| Bounce | Good | Good | Moderate |
| Movement/turn | Good | Minimal after powerplay | Good |
| Best Phase | Middle overs | With the new and the old ball | Middle Overs |
BAN vs AUS Head-to-Head record (T20Is)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 11 |
| Bangladesh | 4 |
| Australia | 7 |
Bangladesh vs Australia Playing XI Prediction
Bangladesh
Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das (capt & wk), Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Shoriful Islam/Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana.
Australia
Mitchell Marsh (capt), Josh Inglis (wk), Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Matt Renshaw, Aaron Hardie, Nikhil Chaudhary/Joel Davies, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Spencer Johnson, Adam Zampa
Players to watch out for:
Mitchell Marsh
The Australia T20I skipper is fresh from a prolific campaign in the Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026), where he scored 563 runs from 13 innings for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). He will look to continue his form and help his team get off to a winning start in the series.
Nahid Rana
The right-arm speedster has been in sensational form of late, having recently scalped a four-wicket haul in the first ODI against Australia. Rana has been on a wicket-taking spree across formats and will again prove to be a thorn in Australia’s flesh in the upcoming fixture.
Today's Match Prediction: Bangladesh to win
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.
