Litchfield 77, Sutherland 4/30 Give Australia Women Seven-Wicket Win Over Bangladesh

Australia Women beat Bangladesh Women by seven wickets in the first ODI at Allan Border Field in Brisbane on Friday, October 9. The hosts chased down 167 in just 25.4 overs. They finished with 146 balls to spare and lead the three-match series 1-0.

Australia won the toss and chose to bowl. Megan Schutt struck with the very first ball of the match, sending back Fargana Hoque for a golden duck. Bangladesh were 34 for 3 at the end of the powerplay. Ritu Moni was the only batter to show real intent, making 45 off 63 balls with five fours. Shorna Akter added 21 off 50, and Nahida Akter stayed unbeaten on 19. Bangladesh were bowled out for 166 in 49.4 overs.

Annabel Sutherland was the pick of the bowlers with 4/30. Schutt finished with 2/19. She also reached a big personal landmark. Schutt trapped Sarmin Sultana lbw in her ninth delivery of the match for her 150th ODI wicket. She is only the third Australian woman to get there, after Cathryn Fitzpatrick (180) and Ellyse Perry (166).

The chase was never in doubt. Phoebe Litchfield smashed 77 off 57 balls, with ten fours and a six, before Rabeya Khan got her. Georgia Voll chipped in with 19 off 18 early on. Ellyse Perry (26 not out) and Sutherland (25 not out off 23) saw Australia home at 168 for 3. Habiba Islam was the best of the Bangladesh bowlers with 2/36.

This is Bangladesh's first women's ODI series in Australia. The second ODI is on Sunday, October 11, and the third on Wednesday, October 14. Both are day/night games at the same ground. The series is part of Australia's build-up to the inaugural ICC Women's Champions Trophy in India, which starts on February 14, 2027.