Australia secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in their three-match ODI series against Bangladesh with a dominant nine-wicket victory at Brisbane's Allan Border Field. Opening batter Georgia Voll struck an unbeaten 131 off 97 deliveries to guide the hosts to 222-1 in pursuit of Bangladesh's 220-6, completing the chase in just 28.1 overs.
The result came despite a remarkable rescue effort from Bangladesh, whose middle order mounted an extraordinary partnership to rebuild from a precarious position. The visitors' collapse to 8-3 in the eighth over appeared terminal, but two batters combined to produce one of the most impressive stands in women's ODI cricket.
Mostary's maiden century rescues Bangladesh
Sobhana Mostary, the 24-year-old Bangladesh batter, played one of the great ODI innings to lift her team from the brink of disaster. Her unbeaten 118 off 134 deliveries represented Bangladesh's highest individual women's ODI score, surpassing the previous record of 107, and marked her maiden century at this level.
Mostary's partnership with captain Nigar Sultana, who contributed 74 not out off 114 balls, proved transformative. The pair added 195 runs for the fourth wicket—surpassing the previous best partnership for any Bangladesh wicket in women's ODIs, which stood at 152. Their stand also became the highest partnership against Australia in women's ODI history, constructed with immaculate strokeplay and tactical intelligence.
Mostary brought up her fifty with a cut shot off legspinner Alana King, having earlier driven through cover and struck three exquisite boundaries through the offside in Georgia Wareham's opening over. She now holds the record for the highest all-time score by a number five batter against Australia in women's ODI cricket. Sultana played the perfect supporting role, demonstrating strength off her legs with two immaculate flicks to the fence executed with perfect balance.
Despite the quality of Bangladesh's batting display, their total proved insufficient to trouble Australia's opening partnership. Fast bowler Megan Schutt was the standout performer with the ball, taking 4-36 and dismissing Mostary by striking her leg stump to end the century-maker's epic knock.
Voll and Litchfield demolish the target
Australia's response was emphatic and rapid. Opener Georgia Voll and Phoebe Litchfield combined for an opening stand of 162 off just 119 deliveries, blending aggressive intent with calculated strokeplay to render the chase a formality. Litchfield struck 70 off 51 balls, playing strokes all around the ground in an entertaining display, while Voll's power game proved irresistible.
Voll's unbeaten 131 off 97 deliveries became the highest individual women's ODI total at Allan Border Field, with the 23-year-old striking 19 boundaries during her innings. The Australian opener demonstrated dominance through cover when given width, with her strong bottom hand proving particularly effective. She became the first woman to score two ODI centuries at the venue after making 101 against India at the same ground in 2024.
Speaking after her player-of-the-match performance, Voll reflected on her approach:
I love batting out there with Phoebe and to have a partnership and get the team off to a good start was the most important thing. I base my game off a power game and go through the gears. I look to hit the ball hard and straight early and take it on once I get in.
What happens next?
The series concludes with the third ODI scheduled for 14 October 2026 at Allan Border Field in Brisbane. Australia's 2-0 advantage means Bangladesh must win the final match to avoid a series defeat, though the hosts will be favoured to complete a clean sweep given their dominant performances to date.
Key Facts:
- Georgia Voll's 131 not out off 97 balls guided Australia to a nine-wicket victory and an unassailable 2-0 series lead
- Sobhana Mostary's 118 off 134 deliveries was Bangladesh's highest individual women's ODI score and her maiden century at this level
- The 195-run partnership between Mostary and Nigar Sultana (74 not out) became the highest partnership against Australia in women's ODI history
- Megan Schutt took 4-36 to lead Australia's bowling attack, dismissing Mostary to end her epic innings
- The third and final ODI takes place on 14 October 2026 at the same venue
