# Bangladesh PM Congratulates Cricket Team on Historic Series Win Over Australia

*Bangladesh Prime Minister Tareq Rahman congratulates the national cricket team for their first-ever ODI series victory against Australia.*

June 13, 2026 · Bangladesh

## At a glance

- Bangladesh wins its first-ever ODI series against Australia.
- Prime Minister Tareq Rahman congratulates the cricket team.
- Team's success is expected to inspire the nation's youth.

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tareq Rahman has congratulated the national cricket team for their historic One Day International (ODI) series victory against Australia. This marks the first time Bangladesh has won an ODI series against Australia. The Prime Minister expressed optimism that Bangladesh's success in international cricket will continue, inspiring the nation's youth to take up sports. He emphasized the importance of team unity, discipline, and confidence in achieving greater success in world cricket. The Prime Minister extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the players, coaching staff, and all involved in this remarkable achievement.

The decisive moment came in the second ODI held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka, where Bangladesh secured a 5-wicket victory over Australia under the Duckworth-Lewis method due to rain. With this win, Bangladesh clinched the series with one match to spare. Earlier, in the first ODI at the same venue, Bangladesh had won by 86 runs, also under the Duckworth-Lewis method due to rain.

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Source: https://pulsetoday.com.bd/en/bangladesh/bangladesh-pm-congratulates-cricket-team-series-win-australia