Phoebe Litchfield scored seventy-seven from fifty-seven balls as Australia chased Bangladesh’s 166 in 25.4 overs. The hosts lost three wickets in the successful pursuit, extending their unbeaten one-day run at Allan Border Field to twenty-two matches.
Litchfield used a broad range of shots to reach her twelfth ODI half-century. Annabel Sutherland finished unbeaten on twenty-six after taking four wickets earlier, receiving the player-of-the-match award.
Megan Schutt also reached a notable bowling milestone during the match. This report records the opening victory in the series, before Australia’s later wins completed the sweep, and highlights the combination of economical wicket-taking and an aggressive chase that gave the home side its initial advantage.
