Bangladesh take on Australia in the 2nd T20I of the Australia tour of Bangladesh 2026 at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram on Thursday, June 19.
Australia lead the series 1-0 after winning the 1st T20I by 4 wickets with 10 balls to spare. Adam Zampa (3/18) was Player of the Match. Debutant Joel Davies took 3/17 and Matt Renshaw grabbed 2/26 as Bangladesh were bowled out for 131. Cooper Connolly smashed 47(27) to set the chase up for Australia.
Mahedi Hasan’s unbeaten 29 was the only resistance for Bangladesh. This series follows Bangladesh’s historic 2-1 ODI series win over Australia. Bangladesh need a win to stay alive in the series.
Bangladesh vs Australia Match Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Bangladesh vs Australia, 2nd T20I |
| Series | Australia tour of Bangladesh 2026 (3-match T20I series). Australia leads 1-0. Bangladesh won ODI series 2-1 before this. |
| Date | Thursday, 19 June 2026 |
| Time | 2:00 PM BDT / 1:30 PM IST / 6:00 PM AEST |
| Venue | Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram |
| Format | 20 overs per side |
| Captains | Litton Das (Bangladesh), Mitchell Marsh (Australia) |
| Form | AUS: Won 1st T20I by 4 wkts (Zampa 3/18, Davies 3/17, Connolly 47(27)). Lost ODI series 1-2 to BAN. BAN: Lost 1st T20I (131 all out, Mahedi 29*). Won ODI series 2-1 (historic). Litton Das fitness concern (muscle tear from 3rd ODI). |
Dream11 Team For BAN vs AUS, 2nd T20I
Top Picks for BAN vs AUS, 2nd T20I
| Player | Team | Role | Key Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Zampa | AUS | Captain / Bowler | Captain pick. 3/18, MOTM in 1st T20I. Leg-spin on spin-friendly Chattogram pitch at 2x. Dominated Bangladesh. |
| Joel Davies | AUS | VC / Bowler | Vice-Captain pick. 3/17 on DEBUT. Spin on Chattogram surface at 1.5x. Arm balls troubled BAN batters. |
| Cooper Connolly | AUS | All-Rounder | 47(27) in 1st T20I. Aggressive left-hand batting. Set up Australia’s chase. Can bowl spin too. |
| Mahedi Hasan | BAN | All-Rounder | 29* in 1st T20I (lone resistance). Off-spin bowling + batting. Two-way fantasy points. BAN’s key player. |
| Mitchell Marsh | AUS | Batter | AUS captain. Opens the batting. Power-hitter. Returned from injury. Scored boundaries in 1st T20I. Can bowl medium pace. |
Pitch Report
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Venue | Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram |
| Pitch Type | SLOW with LOW BOUNCE. SPIN-FRIENDLY. Mitchell Marsh noted the “lack of pace and bounce” after the 1st T20I. Spinners dominated (Zampa 3/18, Davies 3/17, Renshaw 2/26). Same pitch likely for the 2nd T20I. |
| Scoring | 130–150 is competitive on this surface. BAN scored 131 all out in 1st T20I. Totals over 160 are hard to achieve. Low-scoring affair expected again. |
| Pace vs Spin | SPIN DOMINANT (Zampa + Davies + Renshaw for AUS; Mahedi + Rishad + Nasum + Saqlain for BAN). Pace useful with new ball (Shoriful, Taskin, Mustafizur for BAN; Bartlett, Ellis, Johnson for AUS). But spin is the primary weapon here. |
| Toss Factor | Chasing preferred. Australia chased successfully in 1st T20I. Evening moisture makes chasing easier. Both captains will want to bowl first. |
Weather Report
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 30–32°C (86–90°F). Hot and humid Chattogram conditions. |
| Sky | Partly cloudy. Typical tropical June weather. |
| Rain Chance | Some chance of passing showers. Mid-June is early monsoon season in Chattogram. Brief interruptions possible but a full match is expected. |
| Humidity | HIGH (around 80–85%). Players will face stamina challenges. Dew possible later. |
| Overall | Hot, humid, tropical conditions. Typical Chattogram weather. Fitness important. Dew in the second innings could make chasing easier. |
BAN vs AUS 2nd T20I Toss Prediction
Australia chased successfully in the 1st T20I. Dew makes chasing easier in Chattogram’s humid conditions. The toss winner will bowl first.
If Litton Das (Bangladesh) wins, he bowls first. Deploy Taskin Ahmed + Shoriful Islam + Mustafizur with the new ball against Marsh + Inglis. Then Mahedi + Rishad + Nasum spin through the middle overs on this slow pitch. Restrict Australia below 140. Then Tanzid + Litton (if fit) + Hridoy chase with dew advantage.
If Mitchell Marsh (Australia) wins, he bowls first. Deploy pace in powerplay, then unleash Zampa (3/18) + Davies (3/17) + Renshaw (2/26) on this SPIN-FRIENDLY surface. Australia’s spin trio took 8/61 in the 1st T20I. Bangladesh were bowled out for 131. Same approach can work again. Then Connolly (47) + Marsh + Tim David chase with dew.
Injury and Team News
Bangladesh:
Litton Das’s fitness remains a concern. The captain suffered a muscle tear during the 3rd ODI and was a “fifty-fifty” prospect for the 1st T20I. Bangladesh were bowled out for 131 in the 1st T20I with only Mahedi Hasan (29*) showing resistance. The top order collapsed against Australia’s spin trio. Bangladesh won the ODI series 2-1 (historic) but need to adapt better to the T20I format. The Chattogram surface should suit their spinners.
Australia:
No injury concerns. Australia are unlikely to change a winning XI. Zampa (3/18) and Davies (3/17) dominated with spin in the 1st T20I. Connolly’s 47(27) showed his growing maturity. Australia are without their Big Three pacers (Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood) and Travis Head (personal leave). Mitchell Marsh returned from ankle injury to captain the T20I side. Tim David provides power in the middle order. Australia’s spin-heavy approach worked perfectly on this surface.
