Bangladesh’s quest to complete a clean sweep over Australia may be disrupted by the weather, with rain threatening the third ODI at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Sunday, June 14.
Pacer Taskin Ahmed expressed delight at securing an unassailable 2‑0 lead in the series, emphasising that Bangladesh’s victories have come on sporting wickets rather than the "paddy fields" often alleged by touring sides struggling against spin‑friendly conditions.

However, Bangladesh are likely to be without their captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who suffered a concussion after being struck by a Nathan Ellis bouncer in the previous match and was subsequently taken to a hospital. His absence could pave the way for leg‑spinner Rishad Hossain to feature in the final ODI.
BAN vs AUS Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Sunday, June 14 | Bangladesh vs Australia | 3rd ODI | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka | 11:00 AM |
Venue Statistics (ODI)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 130 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 62 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 66 (including one tied contest won by the side bowling first) |
| No Result | 2 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 228 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 196 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 370/4 in 50 overs by IND vs BAN, 2011 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 58/10 (18.5) by BAN vs WI in 2011 and 58/10 (17.4) by BAN vs IND, 2014 |
| Highest Score Chased | 330/4 in 47.5 overs by IND vs PAK 2012 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 174 by BAN vs NZ, 2010 |
Shere Bangla National 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 (ODIs)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 24 |
| Bangladesh | 3 |
| Australia | 20 |
| No Result | 1 |
Bangladesh vs Australia Playing XI Prediction
Bangladesh
Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Saif Hassan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das (wk), Towhid Hridoy, Mosaddek Hossain, Nurul Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana
Australia
Matthew Short, Josh Inglis (c) (wk), Cooper Connolly, Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, Riley Meredith, Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis, Xavier Bartlett
Players to watch out for:
Cooper Connolly
The 22-year-old was one of the stars of the IPL 2026 season for Punjab Kings (PBKS) but seems to be finding it difficult adapting to the conditions in Bangladesh. However, the southpaw has enough calibre to get a good score under his belt and help Australia salvage their pride.
Mosaddek Hossain
Mosaddek Hossain looks hungry for success after being recalled to the ODI setup. The batting allrounder was the point of difference in the series opener. His role becomes critical if Mehidy misses out with a concussion.
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.



