Australia Women wrapped up a commanding 3–0 series sweep against Bangladesh Women with an eight-wicket victory in the third and final ODI at Allan Border Field in Brisbane on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
After restricting Bangladesh to 172 in 49.5 overs, Australia made light work of the 173-run target, reaching 175/2 in just 22.4 overs. Annabel Sutherland and Ellyse Perry starred with the bat, sharing an unbeaten 137-run partnership to guide the hosts home comfortably. Earlier, Megan Schutt led Australia's bowling effort with an impressive four-wicket haul.
AUS-W vs BAN-W 3rd ODI: Match Result
Australia Women defeated Bangladesh Women by eight wickets to win the three-match ODI series 3–0.
Match summary
Bangladesh Women: 172 all out in 49.5 overs
Australia Women: 175/2 in 22.4 overs
Target: 173 runs
Result: Australia Women won by 8 wickets
Player of the Match: Megan Schutt
Venue: Allan Border Field, Brisbane
Series result: Australia Women won 3–0
Megan Schutt Leads Australia's Bowling Attack
Bangladesh struggled to establish a solid foundation after losing early wickets against Australia's disciplined bowling attack. Schutt made an immediate impact, putting the visitors under pressure and helping reduce them to 45/4.
Sharmin Akhter attempted to steady the innings with a patient 50 off 93 balls, finding the boundary eight times. Shorna Akter provided further resistance, scoring 54 from 71 deliveries, including four fours, as the pair helped Bangladesh recover from their early setbacks.
Despite their efforts, Bangladesh could not build the partnerships required to post a challenging total. Australia continued to strike at important moments, preventing the lower order from making a significant contribution.
Schutt was the standout performer, finishing with figures of 4/16 from her 10 overs. Annabel Sutherland and Ashleigh Gardner claimed two wickets apiece as Bangladesh were bowled out for 172 in the final over of their innings.
Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland Seal the Chase
Australia's pursuit of 173 began at a brisk pace, although Bangladesh managed to remove Georgia Voll for 11 and Beth Mooney for 21. The early breakthroughs left the hosts at 38/2, offering the visitors a brief opportunity to put the chase under pressure.
That opening never developed into a sustained challenge. Perry and Sutherland combined to take control, batting with authority and punishing loose deliveries as the required total steadily came within reach.
Perry remained unbeaten on 65 from 64 balls, striking eight boundaries. At the other end, Sutherland produced an even more aggressive innings, finishing on 74 not out from just 52 deliveries, with 12 fours.
Their unbeaten 137-run partnership for the third wicket transformed the chase into a one-sided finish. Australia reached 175/2 in 22.4 overs, completing the victory with 27.2 overs remaining.
The partnership underlined Australia's batting depth and their ability to recover quickly even after losing two early wickets.
AUS-W vs BAN-W 3rd ODI: Scorecard Summary
Bangladesh Women – 172 all out (49.5 overs)
Shorna Akter: 54 off 71 balls
Sharmin Akhter: 50 off 93 balls
Megan Schutt: 4/16
Annabel Sutherland: 2 wickets
Ashleigh Gardner: 2 wickets
Australia Women – 175/2 (22.4 overs)
Annabel Sutherland: 74* off 52 balls
Ellyse Perry: 65* off 64 balls
Beth Mooney: 21 off 14 balls
Disha Biswas: 1 wicket
Australia Complete a Dominant Series Sweep
The victory completed a convincing clean sweep for Australia, who won all three matches of the ODI series. Their performance in Brisbane highlighted the difference between the sides, with the hosts combining effective bowling with an assured batting display.
Schutt's outstanding spell restricted Bangladesh to a modest total, while Perry and Sutherland ensured there was no late drama during the chase. Australia's ability to recover from two early dismissals further demonstrated the strength and experience within their batting lineup.
For Bangladesh, the contributions from Sharmin and Shorna offered positives despite another defeat. However, the visitors will need to improve their starts with the bat and develop more substantial partnerships to compete more consistently against leading international sides.
What Next for Australia Women and Bangladesh Women?
Australia will take confidence from completing the series without dropping a match, particularly from the contributions of their bowlers and the composure shown by their middle order. The series also provided valuable opportunities for players to build form ahead of their upcoming international assignments.
Bangladesh, meanwhile, will look to take lessons from the three matches and address the areas that proved costly. Stronger starts, improved partnerships and greater consistency with the ball will be important priorities going forward.
Final Verdict
Australia Women finished the ODI series in emphatic fashion, defeating Bangladesh by eight wickets in the third and final match to secure a 3–0 sweep. Megan Schutt's four-wicket haul laid the foundation for victory before Annabel Sutherland and Ellyse Perry combined in an unbeaten 137-run stand to complete the chase in just 22.4 overs.
It was a comprehensive team performance from Australia, who dominated with both bat and ball to bring the series to a convincing conclusion.
