Australia whitewash Bangladesh women 3-0

Bangladesh women’s cricket team failed to break their losing streak on their Australia tour, suffering an eight-wicket defeat in the third and final ODI in Brisbane on Wednesday to lose the series 3-0.

Batting first, Bangladesh were in early trouble, losing their first three wickets for just 18 runs. Sharmin Akter and Shorna Akter then helped the visitors recover with half-centuries, but the team was bowled out for 172 in 49.5 overs.

Sharmin scored 50 off 93 balls, while Shorna made 54 off 71 deliveries, registering her maiden ODI half-century.

Megan Schutt was Australia’s leading bowler, taking four wickets for 16 runs, while Annabel Sutherland claimed two wickets.

Chasing a target of 173, Australia lost two wickets but completed the victory comfortably.

Ellyse Perry remained unbeaten on 65, while Sutherland scored an unbeaten 74 as the hosts reached the target with 164 balls to spare.