Marsh's 60 off 28, Johnson's strikes seal Australia's 3-0 T20I sweep in Chattogram
Synopsis
Mitchell Marsh's 60 off 28 balls — his 14th T20I fifty — and Spencer Johnson's first-ball strike set the tone for a 3-0 whitewash that was never in doubt. Bangladesh were at least 60-70 runs short, and Australia chased 109 in under 11 overs. The margin tells the story of the series.
Key Takeaways
Australia completed a 3-0 T20I series sweep over Bangladesh in Chattogram on 21 June .
Mitchell Marsh smashed 60 off 28 balls — his 14th T20I half-century — with seven fours and four sixes.
Spencer Johnson struck with the first ball of the match; he, Nathan Ellis , and Adam Zampa each took 2 wickets .
Bangladesh were restricted to 108 for 8 , with only captain Towhid Hridoy (52*) offering resistance.
Australia chased 109 in just 10.6 overs , winning by 7 wickets with 55 balls to spare.
Tim David sealed the win with consecutive sixes off Rishad Hossain in the final over.
Mitchell Marsh blazed an explosive 60 off 28 balls and Spencer Johnson ripped through Bangladesh's top order with a devastating new-ball spell as Australia completed a dominant seven-wicket victory in the third T20I at Chattogram on 21 June, chasing down 109 in just 10.6 overs to seal a comprehensive 3-0 series sweep. The win underlines Australia's clinical superiority across all three departments on this tour.
Johnson Sets the Tone with the New Ball
After opting to bowl, Australia made the perfect start. Johnson struck with the very first delivery of the match, removing opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim, before returning later in the PowerPlay to dismiss the dangerous Parvez Hossain Emon for 15. His left-arm pace and movement kept Bangladesh under relentless pressure from the outset.
The middle order offered little resistance. Nathan Ellis had Shamim Hossain caught after a mistimed pull, and Adam Zampa removed Jaker Ali — Cooper Connolly pouching a sharp catch at backward point. Ellis then trapped Mahedi Hasan lbw, reducing Bangladesh to a precarious 50 for 5 before the halfway mark.
Hridoy's Lone Hand Cannot Rescue Bangladesh
Captain Towhid Hridoy stood alone amid the wreckage. He rebuilt patiently before shifting gears, finding valuable support from Rishad Hossain in a 37-run seventh-wicket partnership that finally gave Bangladesh some breathing room. Hridoy reached his half-century off 44 deliveries and finished unbeaten on 52 off 48 balls, with four fours and a six, carrying his bat through the innings.
His effort lifted Bangladesh past the 100-run mark, but it remained the only substantial contribution in an otherwise disappointing batting display. Johnson (2 for 22), Ellis (2 for 22), and Zampa (2 for 18) shared six wickets between them, with Sean Abbott and Connolly chipping in with one apiece. Bangladesh were restricted to 108 for 8 — a total widely considered at least 60-70 runs short of competitive on the surface.
Marsh's Onslaught Ends the Contest Early
Jake Fraser-McGurk and Marsh came out swinging in the chase. Fraser-McGurk contributed a lively 25 before falling to Mahedi Hasan, but by then Marsh was only warming up. After a measured 18 off his first 13 deliveries, the Australian captain shifted into overdrive, plundering 42 off his next 15 balls.
The onslaught peaked after the PowerPlay. Marsh greeted Nahid Rana with a six and a four before dismantling Rishad Hossain, bringing up his 14th T20I fifty off just 23 balls with a towering slog-sweep over midwicket. His innings of 60 off 28 — laced with seven fours and four sixes — effectively ended the contest with more than half the chase still remaining. Shoriful Islam eventually ended the carnage with a mistimed lofted drive.
David's Finishing Touch Completes the Sweep
Cooper Connolly added a composed 15 before falling to Rishad Hossain, bringing Tim David to the crease. David wasted no time, launching consecutive sixes off the leg-spinner — the second soaring over midwicket — to seal victory with 55 balls to spare. Matt Renshaw calmly rotated the strike throughout to ensure there was no late wobble.
Australia have now completed a thoroughly professional clean sweep, with their bowlers dictating terms throughout the series and their batters responding with authority whenever called upon. The visitors depart Chattogram having outclassed Bangladesh in every phase of the game.
Brief Scores: Bangladesh 108/8 in 20 overs (Towhid Hridoy 52*; Spencer Johnson 2-22, Nathan Ellis 2-22, Adam Zampa 2-18) lost to Australia 112/3 in 10.6 overs (Mitchell Marsh 60, Jake Fraser-McGurk 25; Rishad Hossain 2-22, Shoriful Islam 1-) by 7 wickets.
Point of View
And Marsh's ability to accelerate from a standing start in the chase made the targets academic. More worrying for Bangladesh is the structural frailty: only Hridoy reached 50 across the series, and their bowling attack had no answer once Marsh shifted gears. For Australia, this is a confidence-building exercise ahead of a busier calendar, but the real test of their T20 depth will come against sides that can post 160-plus.
NationPress
21 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the result of the third T20I between Australia and Bangladesh in Chattogram?
Australia won the third T20I by 7 wickets in Chattogram on 21 June, chasing down Bangladesh's 108 for 8 in just 10.6 overs to complete a 3-0 series sweep. It was the most one-sided game of the three-match series.
How did Mitchell Marsh perform in the third T20I?
Mitchell Marsh scored a blazing 60 off 28 balls, his 14th T20I half-century, hitting seven fours and four sixes. He reached his fifty off just 23 balls and effectively ended the contest with more than half the chase still remaining.
What did Spencer Johnson do in the match?
Spencer Johnson struck with the very first delivery of the match, dismissing Tanzid Hasan Tamim, and later removed Parvez Hossain Emon for 15. He finished with figures of 2 for 22, continuing his role as Australia's primary new-ball threat throughout the series.
Why were Bangladesh unable to set a competitive total?
Bangladesh's batting collapsed to 50 for 5 before the halfway mark, with only captain Towhid Hridoy (52* off 48 balls) offering meaningful resistance. Australia's bowlers — Johnson, Ellis, and Zampa each taking two wickets — restricted them to 108 for 8, a total considered 60-70 runs short of competitive.
Who took the final wickets to seal Australia's win?
Tim David sealed the victory by hitting consecutive sixes off Rishad Hossain, the second clearing midwicket, finishing the chase with 55 balls to spare. Cooper Connolly (15) and Matt Renshaw also contributed to an untroubled run chase.
