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Australia clinches series with Voll’s unbeaten century as Bangladesh registers historic knock
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Series-deciding second ODI
Australia secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series after chasing Bangladesh’s total of 220-6 with nine wickets in hand. The chase was anchored by opener Georgia Voll’s unbeaten 131 from 97 balls, while Phoebe Litchfield contributed 70 off 51. Australia reached 221-1 in 28.1 overs, sealing the victory at Allan Border Field in Brisbane.
Background & Context
Both sides entered the match unchanged from the opening ODI, which Australia had won by seven wickets. Bangladesh’s innings began poorly, slipping to 8-3 in the eighth over before Sobhana Mostary (118 off 134) and captain Nigar Sultana (74* off 114) forged a 195-run partnership—the highest fourth-wicket stand against Australia in women’s ODIs and the largest partnership by any Bangladesh wicket in the format. Mostary’s knock set a new record for the highest score by a No 5 against Australia and the best individual score by a Bangladeshi batter in women’s ODIs.
Data & Statistics
- Bangladesh total: 220-6 (most runs ever posted against Australia by Bangladesh).
- Sobhana Mostary: 118 (134 balls), 18 fours; first Bangladesh woman to score an international century against Australia.
- Nigar Sultana: 74* (114 balls), part of the record 195-run partnership.
- Australia chase: 221-1 in 28.1 overs.
- Georgia Voll: 131* (97 balls), 19 boundaries, third ODI century, second at Allan Border Field (first woman with two ODI centuries at the venue).
- Phoebe Litchfield: 70 (51 balls).
- Megan Schutt: 4-36, bowler of the match, dismissed Mostary for 118.
- Opening stand: 162 runs in 119 deliveries, the fastest opening partnership in the series.
Official Statements & Responses
Voll described her approach as a “power game” that she “goes through the gears,” emphasizing early aggression before expanding her shot selection once settled. Team captain Tahlia McGrath praised the opening bowlers for generating extra bounce, noting that the openers “were outstanding.” Bangladesh’s captain Sultana highlighted the resilience of her side after an early collapse, while Mostary expressed pride in setting a new benchmark for Bangladeshi women’s cricket.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I love batting out there with Phoebe and to have a partnership and get the team off to a good start was the most important thing,” — Opener Georgia Voll
- “I felt like I went out there and was batting how I wanted to bat the other day [first game] and was obviously unfortunate to get out the way I did,” — Opener Georgia Voll
- “I think I base my game off a power game, but I go through the gears a little bit,” — Opener Georgia Voll
- “Our openers with the ball were outstanding. Both the way they moved for a bit of extra bounce was fantastic,” — Tahlia McGrath, australian captain
What’s Next
The third and final ODI of the series is scheduled for the following day, giving Australia the opportunity to complete a clean sweep while Bangladesh looks to regroup after a historic individual performance that fell short of a series-saving total.