Australia Women seal 3-0 ODI sweep over Bangladesh with 8-wicket win in Brisbane
Synopsis
Australia Women did not just win — they demolished. A 3-0 sweep over Bangladesh, sealed with 164 balls to spare in Brisbane, featured career-defining cameos from Schutt, Sutherland, Perry, and Voll across three matches. It is a reminder that the gap between women's cricket's elite and the rest remains wide — and Bangladesh have serious ground to make up.
Key Takeaways
Australia Women beat Bangladesh Women by eight wickets in the third ODI at Allan Border Field, Brisbane on 14 October to seal a 3-0 series sweep.
Megan Schutt took 4 for 16 in 10 overs to restrict Bangladesh to 172 all out in 49.5 overs .
Annabel Sutherland (74*) and Ellyse Perry (65*) shared an unbroken partnership to complete the chase in just 22.4 overs .
In the second ODI, Sobhana Mostary scored a historic 118 for Bangladesh, but Georgia Voll's unbeaten 131 off 97 balls gave Australia a nine-wicket win .
Australia won all three matches by large margins — 7 wickets , 9 wickets , and 8 wickets — conceding the chase total each time with ease.
Australia Women completed a dominant 3-0 sweep of the ODI series against Bangladesh Women with a clinical eight-wicket victory in the third and final match at Allan Border Field, Brisbane on 14 October. Chasing a modest target of 173, Australia cruised home in just 22.4 overs with 164 balls to spare, underlining their total command over the series.
Schutt Sets Up the Win with 4/16
Veteran pacer Megan Schutt was the standout with the ball, returning exceptional figures of 4 for 16 in 10 overs to dismantle Bangladesh's top order. The visitors were rocked early, collapsing to 18 for three before Shorna Akter (54) and Sharmin Akhter (50) steadied the innings with half-centuries in the middle overs. Annabel Sutherland and Ash Gardner then mopped up the tail, claiming 2 for 25 and 2 for 49 respectively, restricting Bangladesh to 172 all out in 49.5 overs.
Perry and Sutherland Make it a Canter
Australia's reply was a masterclass in controlled aggression. Ellyse Perry provided the anchor with an unbeaten 65 off 64 balls, while Annabel Sutherland lit up the chase with a blistering 74 not out off just 52 deliveries. The two added an unbroken partnership that sealed the match well inside 25 overs, with Australia finishing on 175 for 2. Australia did lose two early wickets, but the middle-order partnership left no room for a Bangladesh comeback.
Series Review: A Statement of Australian Dominance
The series was an emphatic demonstration of Australia's depth across all formats. In the first ODI on 9 October, Sutherland claimed 4 for 30 as Bangladesh were dismissed for 166, with Australia reaching the target in 25.4 overs by seven wickets. The second ODI produced the most competitive cricket of the series: Bangladesh posted a formidable 220 all out, powered by a historic 118 from Sobhana Mostary and an unbeaten 74 from captain Nigar Sultana. However, opening batter Georgia Voll extinguished any hope of an upset, blazing an unbeaten 131 off 97 balls to steer Australia to a nine-wicket win in 28.1 overs and clinch the series with a match to spare.
What the Result Means
The 3-0 sweep extends Australia's status as the benchmark side in women's ODI cricket. This series also highlighted the gulf that Bangladesh Women must bridge — despite two half-centuries in the final match and Mostary's historic century in the second ODI, they could not post totals that seriously tested the hosts. For Australia, the series served as ideal preparation ahead of the next major international cycle, with Schutt, Perry, Sutherland, and Voll all demonstrating their readiness in different roles. Bangladesh, meanwhile, will need to address both their batting consistency and their inability to take wickets in clusters against top-order opposition.
Brief scores — Third ODI: Bangladesh 172 all out in 49.5 overs (Shorna Akter 54, Sharmin Akhter 50; Megan Schutt 4-16) lost to Australia 175 for 2 in 22.4 overs (Annabel Sutherland 74*, Ellyse Perry 65*; Disha Biswas 1-40) by eight wickets.
Point of View
Nine, and eight wickets is not just dominance — it is a structural statement. Bangladesh showed individual brilliance, notably Mostary's historic century in the second ODI, but could not convert that into competitive totals or defend them. The more pressing concern for women's cricket's governing bodies is whether the mismatch in bilateral series like this one is doing enough to develop the challenger sides, or simply padding the records of the already powerful. For Australia, the bigger question is whether this comfortable series tested them enough ahead of tougher bilateral contests to come.
NationPress
14 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the result of the third Australia Women vs Bangladesh Women ODI?
Australia Women won by eight wickets at Allan Border Field in Brisbane on 14 October, chasing 173 in just 22.4 overs. The result completed a 3-0 series sweep for Australia.
How did Megan Schutt perform in the final ODI?
Megan Schutt delivered an outstanding spell of 4 for 16 in 10 overs, dismantling Bangladesh's top order and leaving the visitors at 18 for three early on. It was the cornerstone of Australia's bowling effort in the match.
Who were the top scorers for Australia in the third ODI?
Annabel Sutherland top-scored with an unbeaten 74 off 52 balls, while Ellyse Perry contributed an unbeaten 65 off 64 balls. The two shared an unbroken partnership to seal the win with 164 balls to spare.
What were the highlights of the Australia Women vs Bangladesh Women ODI series?
Australia won all three ODIs by wide margins. Key highlights included Sutherland's 4/30 in the first ODI, Sobhana Mostary's historic 118 and Georgia Voll's unbeaten 131 off 97 balls in the second, and Schutt's 4/16 in the third. Bangladesh's Shorna Akter and Sharmin Akhter both scored half-centuries in the final match.
Who scored a century for Bangladesh during the series?
Sobhana Mostary scored 118 in the second ODI, which was described as a historic century for Bangladesh Women. Captain Nigar Sultana also contributed an unbeaten 74 in that match, though Australia won by nine wickets.
