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Bangladesh vs Australia 1st ODI Tips & Prediction - Aussies bounce back

Jeremy Darke

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Last updated: Mon 08 Jun 2026 08:50

Jeremy Darke 08 Jun 2026

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Australia have won 20 of 21 ODIs vs Bangladesh and are favorites in the series opener.
Key players: Adam Zampa (close to 200 ODI wickets), Alex Carey (expected to score over 21.5 runs).
Bangladesh are in form with 3 consecutive series wins but Australia's depth gives them the edge.

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Bangladesh vs Australia, 1st ODI 2026 - Expert Prediction

Australia can bounce back immediately in Dhaka. Despite arriving off a series defeat in Pakistan, the tourists hold a dominant record against Bangladesh and have the experience to start this ODI series with a win.

Bangladesh vs Australia, 1st ODI 2026 - Expert Prediction
Head to Head
Bangladesh Form Analysis
Australia Form Analysis
Bangladesh Squad
Australia Squad

The Australians have won 20 of their 21 completed ODIs against Bangladesh and have swept each of their past four ODI series against the Tigers 3-0. Bangladesh enter this contest in strong form, but Australia remain the superior side on paper with proven performers across both batting and bowling.

Adam Zampa shapes as a key figure on a surface that traditionally rewards spin. The leg-spinner is three wickets away from 200 ODI wickets and arrives with a favourable matchup against a Bangladesh batting lineup that has often struggled to contain quality spin through the middle overs.

Alex Carey also stands out in the batting markets. The left-hander brings valuable experience into a relatively youthful Australian lineup and his role in the middle order should provide enough opportunity to clear a modest 21.5-run line. Australia's top order remains unsettled without Mitch Marsh and Travis Head, increasing the likelihood of Carey spending meaningful time at the crease.

Bangladesh have won their past three ODI series and possess a dangerous pace attack led by Nahid Rana, Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman. However, Australia's depth with bat and ball, combined with their overwhelming historical advantage in this matchup, makes the visitors the play in the series opener.

Take Australia to win. Alex Carey over 21.5 runs. Adam Zampa 2+ wickets is the side bet.

Australia have won 20 of their 21 completed ODIs against Bangladesh.
Australia have won each of their past four ODI series against Bangladesh 3-0.
Bangladesh have won their past three ODI series, their best winning run since July 2022.
Bangladesh have won their past two ODIs, while Australia have lost their past two ODI series outside Australia.
Adam Zampa is three wickets away from becoming the seventh Australian male to take 200 ODI wickets.

Head to Head

Australia have dominated this fixture for more than two decades, winning 20 of the 21 completed ODIs between the nations.

The Australians have also won each of their past four ODI series against Bangladesh by a 3-0 scoreline. This is the first ODI series between the teams in Bangladesh since 2011.

Bangladesh Form Analysis

Bangladesh arrive full of confidence after winning their past three ODI series. They recently defeated New Zealand 2-1 and have won their past two ODI matches.

The Tigers have developed into a formidable home side and boast a varied bowling attack suited to local conditions. Nahid Rana was outstanding against New Zealand, taking eight wickets across the series, including a five-wicket haul.

Captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz will be central to Bangladesh's chances, while Najmul Hossain Shanto enters the series in strong touch. Shanto has recorded a half-century in each of his past two ODI innings and sits just 86 runs short of 2,000 ODI runs.

Australia Form Analysis

Australia cross into Bangladesh after falling 2-1 to Pakistan. Pakistan won the opening ODI by five wickets before Australia levelled the series with a 41-run victory in the second match. Pakistan then claimed the deciding game by four wickets in Lahore.

While the result was disappointing, Australia gained valuable contributions from several younger players throughout the series. Josh Inglis leads the side again, while experienced campaigners Alex Carey, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green and Adam Zampa provide the core of the squad.

The absence of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood places greater responsibility on Australia's secondary bowling group. That makes Zampa's role even more important on a surface expected to assist spin.

Bangladesh Squad

Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Soumya Sarkar, Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tawhid Hridoy, Litton Das, Mosaddek Hossain, Nurul Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana.

Bangladesh have recalled Mosaddek Hossain after a lengthy absence from ODI cricket, while Nurul Hasan returns after missing the recent series win over New Zealand. Nahid Rana enters the series as one of the form bowlers in world cricket following his eight wickets against the Black Caps.

Australia Squad

Josh Inglis (c), Xavier Bartlett, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Todd Murphy, Oliver Peake, Matthew Renshaw, Liam Scott, Matt Short, Adam Zampa.

Australia are without Mitch Marsh, Travis Head, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood. Todd Murphy has been called into the squad following Tanveer Sangha's hamstring injury and is in line to make his ODI debut during the series.

Verdict

Bangladesh v Australia 1st ODI

Take Australia to win. Alex Carey over 21.5 runs. Adam Zampa 2+ wickets is the side bet.

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