Bangladesh delighted with memorable first ever series win against Australia

Bangladesh delighted with memorable first ever series win against Australia

The Tigers overcame a shaky start in the run-chase to eventually chase their target of 192 after winning the opening of the series by 86 runs.

While Australia are missing key players such Pat Cummins, Josh Hazelwood, Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head on tour, Bangladesh seamer Taskin Ahmed still feels it is a "special" win.

"This is a memorable win for everyone involved," Taskin said. "We still have one match left in the series but we are already 2-0 up. We will remember this for a long time.

"I think the best part is that we won playing on a good wicket. We played good cricket. We batted well in the first game. The second match was tight but we came through. It is certainly a relief beating Australia in an ODI series.

"Maybe they didn't have three or four of their players but still Australia has the ability to do well on a good wicket. To win against them, is special."

Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz has, meanwhile, been kept in hospital after he got hit on the head while batting in the second ODI.

Mehidy was struck on the side of his helmet by a Riley Meredith bouncer on the fourth ball of the 34th over of the chase.

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