Australia Women secure ODI series with dominant nine-wicket victory over Bangladesh

The second One-Day International at Allan Border Field saw Australia Women clinch their series against Bangladesh with a commanding nine-wicket victory. Bangladesh, batting first, posted 220/6, largely thanks to a magnificent maiden ODI century from Sobhana Mostary, who scored 118 off 134 deliveries. She shared a record 195-run fourth-wicket partnership with captain Nigar Sultana (74 not out off 114 balls), marking Bangladesh's highest-ever partnership in women's ODIs. Despite an early collapse to 17/3, Mostary and Sultana rebuilt the innings effectively, with Megan Schutt taking 4-36 for Australia.

In response, Australia made light work of the chase, reaching 222/1 in just 28.1 overs. Opener Georgia Voll was the star, smashing an unbeaten 131 off 97 balls, her third ODI century. She was ably supported by Phoebe Litchfield, who scored a rapid 70 off 51 deliveries. Their opening stand of 162 runs off just 119 balls set the tone for Australia's dominant win, securing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Voll was named Player of the Match for her record-breaking innings, which became the highest individual women's ODI total at the venue.