Australia secured a comprehensive clean sweep of the three-match ODI series by defeating Bangladesh by eight wickets in the final encounter at Allan Border Field in Brisbane. The hosts chased down Bangladesh's total of 172 all out in just over 23 overs, with the victory built on a devastating bowling performance from fast bowler Megan Schutt and a commanding unbeaten partnership lower down the order.
Schutt's exceptional spell of 4-16 from 10 consecutive overs proved the foundation for Australia's success. The 33-year-old delivered a masterclass in pace bowling, sending down 53 dot balls during her spell to restrict Bangladesh's scoring after the visitors were sent in to bat first. Her performance earned her both player of the match and player of the series honours, extending her remarkable record at the Brisbane venue.
How dominant was Schutt's performance?
Schutt's four-wicket haul brought her series tally to 10 wickets at an average of just 7.1 runs per dismissal. More impressively, she has now claimed 28 wickets across 14 ODIs at Allan Border Field—a record for any bowler at the venue. The speedster struck early and often, removing Murshida Khartun in the third over when Georgia Wareham took a sharp catch in the gully. She then dismissed Sarmin Sultana, who hooked straight to Alana King at mid-on, before accounting for both Nigar Sultana and Sobhana Mostary to leave Bangladesh struggling at the midway point of their innings.
How did Australia's chase unfold?
Australia's opening pair fell cheaply, with Georgia Voll contributing 11 and Beth Mooney managing 21 before being cleaned up by Bangladesh debutant quick Disha Biswas off the second delivery of the innings. However, the loss of two early wickets proved inconsequential as Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland took control of the chase. Perry remained unbeaten on 65 from 64 deliveries while Sutherland finished on 74 not out from just 52 balls, combining for an unbroken 137-run partnership for the third wicket that carried Australia to victory with ease.
What was Bangladesh's batting performance?
Bangladesh managed to reach 172 all out despite Schutt's restrictive bowling. Shramin Akhter played a composed innings of 50, while 19-year-old allrounder Shorna Akter contributed a career-best 54 from 71 deliveries. Akter's innings ended when wicketkeeper Mooney executed a brilliant stumping to remove the young batter, showcasing Australia's sharp fielding throughout the match.
What injury concerns emerged for Australia?
Opener Phoebe Litchfield was ruled out of the final ODI with a low-grade hip strain, forcing a late change to Australia's lineup. Allrounder Nicola Carey replaced Litchfield in the side, with veteran Mooney moving up to open the innings and Carey slotted in at number eight. Litchfield had been in exceptional form throughout the series, recording scores of 77 and 70 in the first two matches. The injury occurred during her second-innings knock on Sunday evening when she called for a trainer before continuing to bat. She will be monitored closely ahead of the upcoming T20 series.
What comes next for Australia?
Australia will shift focus to the shortest format when the three-match T20I series against New Zealand begins on 18 October 2026 at North Sydney Oval in Sydney. The series will continue on 20 and 22 October 2026, providing the team with little time to recover before facing the world champions in the T20 format. Litchfield's availability for the New Zealand series will be a key consideration for selectors as they prepare for the fast-paced encounters.
Key Facts
- Megan Schutt took 4-16 from 10 overs, claiming 10 wickets across the three-match series at an average of 7.1
- Ellyse Perry (65 not out) and Annabel Sutherland (74 not out) added 137 runs for the third wicket to secure the eight-wicket victory
- Schutt now holds the record for most ODI wickets at Allan Border Field with 28 dismissals across 14 matches
- Phoebe Litchfield was ruled out with a hip strain after scoring 77 and 70 in the first two ODIs
- Australia faces New Zealand in a three-match T20I series starting 18 October 2026
