Australia Women chase 221 against Bangladesh in second ODI to clinch series
Bangladesh set a target of 221 at Allan Border Field as Australia aims to secure an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.
The story
At Allan Border Field in Brisbane, the second One-Day International between Australia Women and Bangladesh Women is currently underway, with Australia chasing 221 runs for victory. Bangladesh, after batting first, posted a challenging total against the hosts.
Australia, having won the opening fixture by seven wickets, is looking to clinch the three-match series today. The Australian batting lineup will need a composed performance to successfully chase down the target and secure the series win on home soil. Bangladesh, meanwhile, will be relying on their bowlers to defend the total and level the series, setting up a decider.
Series in play
Bangladesh Women tour of Australia 2026. 2nd WODI, Australia chasing 221 to win; hosts lead 1-0
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Women's ODI Rankings | Australia Women #1 | Top-ranked side globally with 163 rating points. |
| ICC Women's ODI Rankings | England Women #2 | Hold the second position with 126 rating points. |
| ICC Women's ODI Rankings | India Women #3 | Ranked third with 124 rating points. |
| ICC Women's T20I Rankings | Australia Women #1 | Leading the shortest format with 299 rating points. |
What we'll be watching
- Bangladesh Women tour of Australia 2026: 3rd ODI, October 13, 2026, Allan Border Field, Brisbane
- Zimbabwe Women tour of India 2026: 1st T20I, October 16, 2026
- Zimbabwe Women tour of India 2026: 1st ODI, October 23, 2026, Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara
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