Ban vs Aus 2021: Bowlers lead Bangladesh to first-ever T20I win over Australia

The first-ever bilateral T20I series between Bangladesh and Australia kicked off in Dhaka on Tuesday. The hosts won by 23 runs to post their first-ever victory against Australia in the shortest format of the game.

Australia skipper Matthew Wade has won the toss and opted to field in the first #BANvAUS T20I 🏏📸 @cricketcomau pic.twitter.com/QhIaoSjLsb

— ICC (@ICC) August 3, 2021

Australian skipper Matthew Wade won the toss and sent Bangladesh in to bat.

The wicket was a difficult one to bat on and Bangladesh struggled to score at a quick pace. The hosts managed just 131 for the loss of seven wickets in 20 overs.

Shakib Al Hasan was the top run-scorer for Bangladesh in the first T20I

Shakib Al Hasan was the top run-getter for Bangladesh with 36 runs from 33 deliveries. The likes of Mohammad Naim, Mahmudullah, and Afif Hossain got off to decent starts but none of them could kick on and post a big score.

Bangladesh set Australia a target of 132 🎯The visitors come up with a disciplined bowling performance as Josh Hazlewood returns with figures of 3/24. Will they chase this total down?#BANvAUS | https://t.co/6jfqTkj9dy pic.twitter.com/D87bmc7E6i

— ICC (@ICC) August 3, 2021

Josh Hazlewood was the pick of the Australian bowlers with three wickets in his four overs. The right-arm pacer accounted for Soumya Sarkar, Shakib and Mamudullah to rattle the Bangladeshi batting.

Josh Hazlewood was the most successful Australian bowler

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Bowlers lead Bangladesh to first-ever T20I win against Australia

Mitchell Marsh was the top run-scorer for Australia

Defending a mediocre total, Bangladesh got off to the perfect start by dismissing Alex Carey on the very first ball of the innings. They picked up two more quick wickets of Josh Philippe and Moises Henriques to reduce the visitors to 11-3 in 2.1 overs.

A brilliant start for Bangladesh in their bid to restrict the visitors 💥Australia have lost three wickets in quick succession! They are 13/3 after three overs. #BANvAUS | https://t.co/6jfqTkj9dy pic.twitter.com/Z5uCFUhJ7R

— ICC (@ICC) August 3, 2021

Mitchell Marsh and Matthew Wade tried to steady the ship for Australia but Nasum Ahmed accounted for the Australian skipper. Marsh was the only Australian player that offered any resistance, scoring 45 from 45 balls before being dismissed by Nasum.

After Marsh's dismissal, the Australian tail crumbled as Mustafizur Rahman and Shoriful Islam picked up two wickets apiece. Australia were bowled out for 108 in 20 overs as Bangladesh completed a 23-run victory.

Apart from Marsh, none of the Australian batsmen scored more than 15 runs.

A major breakthrough for Bangladesh 💥Mitchell Marsh is gone after a fighting 45. Australia still need 48 in 27 deliveries. #BANvAUS | https://t.co/6jfqTkj9dy pic.twitter.com/Ap0ywJtUZ0

— ICC (@ICC) August 3, 2021

Nasum Ahmed was the pick of the Bangladeshi bowlers with four wickets for 19 runs in four overs.

The second match of the five-match series will take place on Wednesday at the same venue.