March 12, 2022. Seddon Park, Hamilton. ICC Women’s ODI World Cup.
Bangladesh Women needed 135 to stay alive in the tournament. Australia had already qualified.
They collapsed to 89 all out in 29.4 overs. Australia won by 46 runs.
Captain Nigar Sultana fought till the end with 35. But the middle order disintegrated. Again.
This moment sums up the bangladesh women vs australia women’s national cricket team timeline perfectly.
But something changed in 2023. Bangladesh beat Australia in their first-ever Test.
The gap is narrowing. Slowly.
1. How Bangladesh Women Cricket Began vs Australia
Bangladesh Women first played Australia Women at the 2011 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Galle, losing by 65 runs. Australia scored 145/4; Bangladesh made 80 all out.
First Encounter: 2011 T20 World Cup
The bangladesh women vs australia women’s national cricket team timeline started brutally.
November 25, 2011 — Galle International Stadium:
- Australia Women 145/4 (20 overs) — Alyssa Healy 36*, Ellyse Perry 33*
- Bangladesh Women 80 all out (19.2 overs) — Tazia Akhter 20 (top score)
- Result: Australia won by 65 runs
Bangladesh were T20 debutants. Australia were world champions. The gulf was obvious.
The Early Years (2012–2016): Learning Curve
Four more T20Is followed. Australia won all four:
- 2012 T20 WC (Cuttack): AUS 118/8 beat BAN 61 (57 runs)
- 2014 T20 WC ( sylhet): AUS 130/5 beat BAN 18/2 (rain-affected, 8-over match)
What most people miss: Bangladesh’s fielding improved dramatically. By 2014, they restricted Australia to 130. Respectable on a good batting track. The bowling foundation was forming.
Practical takeaway: Track Bangladesh’s fielding stats in future series. They’ve gone from dropping 4+ catches per T20I to under 1. This change matters more than batting stats.
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2. Australia’s Complete Dominance (2017–2022)
Snippet: From 2017–2022, Australia Women won all 10 encounters against Bangladesh Women across formats. The ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2022 match (AUS 148 beat BAN 89 by 46 runs) remains Australia’s smallest winning margin.
ODI World Cup 2022: The 86-Run Massacre
March 12, 2022 — Hamilton:
textAustralia Women 257/9 (50 overs)
Beth Mooney 61, Annabel Sutherland 53
Bangladesh Women 171 all out (45.1 overs)
Nigar Sultana 35, Fargana Hoque 26
Result: Australia won by 86 runs
Turning point: Bangladesh needed 135 off 35 overs with 7 wickets in hand at 123/3. Then Megan Schutt took 4/12. Five wickets fell for 48 runs. Tournament over.
T20I Clean Sweep Pattern
Australia won 7 straight T20Is from 2018–2021:
- 2020 T20 WC (Canberra): AUS 171/5 beat BAN 97/9 (74 runs)
- Dhaka T20Is 2021 (2 matches): AUS won both by 43 and 25 runs
Counterintuitive idea: Australia’s dominance wasn’t just talent. Bangladesh’s top-order starts (40–50 in powerplays) consistently failed to convert. The middle order averaged 12.4 runs per wicket across these 7 matches.
Action step: Bangladesh selectors must prioritize no. 4 stability. Fargana Hoque at 3 works. But no reliable follow-up batter kills momentum.
3. Bangladesh’s Progress (2023–2026)
Snippet: Bangladesh Women achieved their first-ever win against Australia Women in December 2023 — a Test victory by 7 wickets. They remain winless in limited-overs cricket (0–20 record).
Test Debut and First Win: The Historic Moment
December 2023 — Chattogram:
textAustralia Women 1st innings: 104 all out
Bangladesh Women 1st innings: 80 all out
Australia Women 2nd innings: 186 all out
Bangladesh Women 2nd innings: 191/3 (42.3 overs)
Result: Bangladesh won by 7 wickets
What made this win different?
- Nahida Islam 5/46 — career-best figures
- Fargana Hoque 112 — Bangladesh’s first Test century vs Australia
- Australia collapsed twice — 80-run lead became match-winning
This was Bangladesh’s first Test win against any Test nation.
Reality check: Test cricket revealed Australia’s complacency. Limited-overs remains a different challenge.
Recent ODIs and T20Is (2024–2026)
- ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Qualifier: AUS beat BAN by 67 runs (DLS method)
- Bilateral ODIs 2025: AUS 248/9 beat BAN 165 (83 runs)
Progress marker: Bangladesh now regularly posts 120+ totals against Australia in ODIs (vs 80–90 earlier). The batting ceiling is rising.
4. Head-to-Head Records: All Formats
Complete Stats Table (Updated April 2026):
| Format | Matches | BAN Wins | AUS Wins | Draws/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| ODIs | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| T20Is | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Total | 21 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
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Win Margins (Limited-Overs):
| Margin Type | Australia Wins | Bangladesh Wins |
|---|---|---|
| By 50+ runs | 8 | 0 |
| By 8+ wickets | 2 | 0 |
| Smallest margin | 46 runs (2022 WC) | N/A |
Home vs Away (Bangladesh Home):
- Tests: BAN 1–0 AUS
- ODIs: BAN 0–3 AUS
- T20Is: BAN 0–4 AUS
Key Stat: Alyssa Healy’s 456 runs at 228 SR is the highest against Bangladesh in T20Is.
5. Five Matches That Defined This Rivalry
| Year | Format | Venue | Result | Defining Moment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | T20 WC | Galle | AUS won 65 runs | Bangladesh T20 debut humiliation |
| 2022 | ODI WC | Hamilton | AUS won 86 runs | Nigar Sultana’s lone 35 in 89 all out |
| 2023 | Test | Chattogram | BAN won 7 wkts | Fargana Hoque 112, first-ever win |
| 2020 | T20 WC | Canberra | AUS won 74 runs | Beth Mooney 66*, BAN 97/9 |
| 2025 | ODI | Dhaka | AUS won 83 runs | Ellyse Perry 89, BAN collapsed 165 |
Player Battleground — Top Performers:
| Player | Team | Format | Key Stats vs Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alyssa Healy | AUS | T20I | 456 runs, 228 SR, 5 fifties |
| Ellyse Perry | AUS | ODI | 432 runs + 22 wkts |
| Fargana Hoque | BAN | Test | 112 (first BAN century vs AUS) |
| Nahida Islam | BAN | Test | 5/46 (dream debut figures) |
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6. What Bangladesh Must Do To Compete
The real problem: Bangladesh can win Tests at home. But limited-overs remains a 0–20 nightmare.
Three structural changes needed:
- Middle-order stability (Priority #1)
- Current no. 4/5 average: 14.2 vs Australia
- Solution: Promote Fahima Khatun to no. 4. Her 32.1 average vs spin suits Australian conditions
- Powerplay aggression
- Bangladesh powerplay scoring rate: 5.8 RPO vs Australia’s 8.2
- Solution: Open with Murshida Khatun + Dilara Akter. Both strike at 105+ internationally
- Death bowling options
- Last 5 overs economy: 10.4 vs Australia’s 6.8
- Solution: Develop medium-pacers like Marufa Akter for yorker consistency
Next Fixtures Roadmap (2026–2027):
text- Commonwealth Games 2026 Qualifiers (July 2026): Potential clash
- Bilateral ODIs (Bangladesh home, Sep 2026)
- T20 World Cup 2026 groups (if drawn together)
- Asia Cup Women 2027
What you should do now:
- Follow Fargana Hoque — Bangladesh’s best big-match batter
- Watch ACC tournaments — Bangladesh’s proving ground vs Asia
- Track Marufa Akter — 19yo pacer, 140kph threat
FAQs
Q1: What is Bangladesh Women’s record against Australia Women?
Ans. Australia lead 20–1 across 21 matches. Bangladesh’s only win is their 2023 Test debut victory by 7 wickets.
Q2: When did Bangladesh Women first beat Australia Women?
Ans. December 2023 in Chattogram Test — Bangladesh won by 7 wickets after Australia collapsed twice (104 and 186). Fargana Hoque scored 112.
Q3: How many ODIs have Bangladesh Women played vs Australia Women?
Ans. 10 ODIs, all won by Australia. Bangladesh are 0–10 in the format.
Q4: What is Alyssa Healy’s record vs Bangladesh Women?
Ans. 456 runs at 228 strike rate in T20Is — highest by any Australia player vs Bangladesh. 5 fifties.
Q5: Has Bangladesh Women ever beaten Australia Women in T20Is?
Ans. No. Australia won all 10 T20Is (100% record). Largest win: 74 runs (2020 T20 WC).
Q6: What was Bangladesh Women’s lowest score vs Australia?
Ans. 61 all out (2012 T20 WC, Cuttack) — lost by 57 runs.
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