Australia hasn’t played an ODI in Bangladesh since 2011. That’s 15 years.
In June 2026, they finally return for a six-match white-ball series, three ODIs and three T20Is, ahead of the 2027 ICC World Cup.
Australia Men’s Tour of Bangladesh 2026
If you want to know when the matches are, where they’re being played, or how to watch them live, it’s all here.
Australia Men’s Tour of Bangladesh 2026: Match Schedule
The series starts June 9 and wraps up June 21. The ODIs are in Dhaka. The T20Is shift to Chattogram.
| Match | Format | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | ODI | June 9, 2026 | Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka |
| 2nd ODI | ODI | June 11, 2026 | Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka |
| 3rd ODI | ODI | June 14, 2026 | Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka |
| 1st T20I | T20I | June 17, 2026 | Bir Sreshtho FL Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram |
| 2nd T20I | T20I | June 19, 2026 | Bir Sreshtho FL Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram |
| 3rd T20I | T20I | June 21, 2026 | Bir Sreshtho FL Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram |
Venues for Australia vs Bangladesh 2026
Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
The three ODIs are all at Sher-e-Bangla in Mirpur. This ground plays differently from almost any Australian venue. The pitch is slow, the ball grips and turns, and spinners dominate from early in an innings.
Australia’s top order has historically struggled here. Dhaka will be the real test of this tour.
Bir Sreshtho FL Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram
The T20Is move to Chattogram. The surface there is slightly quicker than Dhaka and tends to produce more competitive totals in short-format cricket. Both teams should feel more at home here.
Australia Men’s Tour of Bangladesh 2026 Squads
No squads have been named yet. Cricket Australia announces touring squads roughly two to three weeks before departure. Expect squad news in late May 2026.
This page will be updated once selections are confirmed.
Australia vs Bangladesh: Head-to-Head in ODIs
Bangladesh has never beaten Australia in an ODI series on home soil. The last two times Australia visited, they won every match.
2011 Tour (Bangladesh, 3-0 loss)
Australia, led by Michael Clarke, swept a three-match series 3-0. Bangladesh was captained by Shakib Al Hasan.
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| 1st ODI | Australia won by 60 runs |
| 2nd ODI | Australia won by 9 wickets |
| 3rd ODI | Australia won by 66 runs |
2006 Tour (Bangladesh, 3-0 loss)
Ricky Ponting led Australia on the previous visit. Same result. Another clean sweep.
Bangladesh cricket has come a long way since 2006 and 2011. They’ve beaten England, India, and South Africa in home conditions. Australia will face a very different challenge this time.
Why Both Teams Need This Series?
- For Bangladesh
Bangladesh is pushing to be taken seriously in 50-over cricket ahead of 2027. Beating a team like Australia at home, on their own pitches, would be one of the bigger results in their ODI history.
- For Australia
Australia needs practice in subcontinental conditions. Their record in spin-heavy, low-scoring ODIs in Asia has been mixed. This tour comes before their home Tests against Bangladesh in August. It’s a useful preparation.
Australia vs Bangladesh 2026 Live Streaming
Official broadcast rights for this series haven’t been confirmed yet. Based on existing rights deals, here’s what’s likely:
| Country | Expected Broadcaster |
|---|---|
| Australia | Fox Cricket / Channel 9 / 9Now |
| Bangladesh | T Sports / Gazi TV |
| Indian Subcontinent | To be confirmed |
| UK | To be confirmed |
Confirm details through your country’s official cricket broadcaster closer to June.
Australia’s Full 2026 International Schedule
The Bangladesh tour fits into a packed year for Australia.
| Dates | Opponent / Tour | Format | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 31 – June 5 (tentative) | Pakistan | 3 ODIs | Pakistan |
| June 9–21 | Bangladesh | 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is | Bangladesh |
| August 13–17 | Bangladesh (1st Test) | Test | Darwin |
| August 22–26 | Bangladesh (2nd Test) | Test | Mackay |
| September 15–30 | South Africa / Zimbabwe | ODIs & Tests | Away |
| November 13 – December 2 | England | ODIs & T20Is | Australia |
| December 9–13 | New Zealand (1st Test) | Test | Perth |
| December 17–21 | New Zealand (2nd Test) | Test | Adelaide |
| December 26–30 | New Zealand (3rd Test) | Test | Melbourne |
Note: The Pakistan ODI series is still being negotiated. No official confirmation yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: When does Australia’s tour of Bangladesh 2026 start?
The first ODI is on June 9, 2026, at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.
- Q: How many matches are in the series?
Six total. Three ODIs (June 9, 11, 14 in Dhaka) and three T20Is (June 17, 19, 21 in Chattogram).
- Q: Has Australia ever lost an ODI series in Bangladesh?
No. Australia won 3-0 in 2006 under Ricky Ponting and 3-0 in 2011 under Michael Clarke.
- Q: Where are the T20Is being played?
All three T20Is are at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram.
- Q: When will the squads be announced?
Usually, two to three weeks before the tour. Expect selections in late May 2026.
- Q: Will the series be streamed live?
Yes, via official broadcasters. In Australia, Fox Cricket and Channel 9 hold cricket rights. In Bangladesh, T Sports and Gazi TV typically broadcast home series.
Conclusion:
June 2026 is a big month for Bangladesh cricket.
Hosting Australia for the first time in 15 years, on pitches that should suit them, gives Bangladesh a genuine shot at a series win.
For Australia, it’s a reminder that not every tour is played on bouncy Perth wickets.
The sooner they find their feet in Dhaka, the better their 2027 World Cup preparation looks.
Save the dates. The cricket starts on June 9.
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