Fargana Hoque
Sharmin Sultana
Sharmin Akhter
Nigar Sultana✱
Sobhana Mostary
Shorna Akter
Kim Garth
Megan Schutt
Georgia Wareham
Annabel Sutherland
Ashleigh Gardner
Georgia Voll✱
Phoebe Litchfield
Ellyse Perry✱
Marufa Akter
Habiba Islam Pinky
Nahida Akter
Rabeya Khan
Ritu Moni
Georgia Voll's explosive 131 off 97 balls set the tone for a dramatic finish as Australia Women clinched a 9‑wicket victory over Bangladesh Women at Allan Border Field, Brisbane, on Sunday morning.
Match Summary
The toss saw Australia Women win and elect to bowl first under a mostly cloudy sky with a 60% chance of rain. Bangladesh Women posted a respectable 220‑6 in their full 50 overs, anchored by a solid top‑order partnership. Bangladesh’s innings was highlighted by a steady contribution from Kim Garth, who added 45 runs and bowled a tidy 1/35 in her 10 overs. The real breakthrough came from Megan Schutt, who claimed 4 wickets for 36 runs, keeping the run‑rate in check.
In response, Australia Women began their chase confidently. Opening pair Phoebe Litchfield and Nat Sciver-Brunt provided a brisk start, with Litchfield blasting 70 off 51 balls. The momentum surged when Georgia Voll walked in at 70/1 and unleashed a masterclass innings, smashing 131 runs from 97 deliveries, peppered with 14 fours and 5 sixes. Australia reached the target in just 28.1 overs, finishing at 222‑1.
Key Performances
Georgia Voll (Australia Women) – 131 runs off 97 balls, strike rate 135.05, 14 fours, 5 sixes. Her innings turned the chase into a sprint, anchoring the innings after early wickets fell.
Phoebe Litchfield (Australia Women) – 70 runs off 51 balls, strike rate 137.25, 8 fours, 2 sixes. Litchfield’s aggressive start set the platform for the massive total.
Megan Schutt (Bangladesh Women) – 4/36 in 10 overs, economy 3.60. Schutt’s disciplined spell kept Australia’s run‑rate in check during the early overs.
Kim Garth (Bangladesh Women) – 1/35 in 10 overs, economy 3.50, and a handy 45‑run cameo with the bat. Garth’s all‑round effort was a bright spot for the hosts.
Turning Points
The first major turning point arrived when Schutt dismissed the Australian openers early, leaving the chase at 30/2. However, Litchfield’s quickfire 70 restored momentum, and her partnership of 70 runs with Voll set up the decisive phase. The second turning point was Voll’s arrival at the crease; she rapidly accelerated, taking the score from 120/3 to 200/3 in just 30 balls, effectively sealing the match. Bangladesh’s inability to break this partnership, despite Schutt’s best efforts, proved costly.
Series Implications
With this win, Australia Women extend their dominance in the series, now leading 1‑0 in the Bangladesh Women tour of Australia 2026. The comprehensive victory not only boosts their confidence ahead of the upcoming T20 fixtures but also highlights the depth of their batting line‑up. For Bangladesh Women, the loss underscores the need to develop partnerships that can withstand high‑pressure chases and to find more wicket‑taking options beyond Schutt.
Looking ahead, the next ODI will test Bangladesh’s ability to adapt to Australian conditions and to counter the firepower of players like Voll and Litchfield. Meanwhile, Australia will aim to maintain their momentum, fine‑tune their bowling strategies, and keep the series momentum in their favor as they prepare for the final leg of the tour.
Cricket fans can follow live updates and detailed statistics for the Bangladesh Women vs Australia Women ODI on major sports platforms, with the match already generating buzz under the headline “Australia Women beat Bangladesh Women: Voll's 131 Stuns AUS to Win Brisbane ODI”.