Bangladesh’s record-breaking batting efforts were overshadowed as Australia cruised to a nine-wicket victory in the second Women’s One Day International (ODI) at Allan Border Field in Brisbane on Sunday. The win secured an unassailable 2-0 lead for Australia in the three-match series, leaving the final ODI on Wednesday a formality.

Bangladesh’s Sobhanna Mostary produced a historic innings, scoring 118 runs off 134 balls with 18 boundaries. Her century marked the highest individual score by a Bangladesh women’s batter in ODIs, while the 72 runs scored from boundaries set a new national record in the format. Team captain Nigar Sultana Joty also played a significant role, remaining unbeaten on 74 and sharing a 195-run partnership with Sobhanna for the fourth wicket. This stand was Bangladesh’s highest for any wicket against any opposition, surpassing the previous best of 152.

Despite these milestones, Bangladesh were limited to 220 for six. The rest of the batting lineup failed to provide substantial support, with no other player reaching double figures. Early struggles against Australia’s bowling attack saw Bangladesh lose three wickets for just eight runs. Megan Schutt spearheaded the Australian bowling with figures of 4 for 36 and also contributed by effecting a run-out.

In response, Australia chased down the target with ease, reaching 222 for one in just 28.1 overs. Opener Georgia Voll dominated the innings, striking an unbeaten 131 off 97 balls, including 19 fours. She established a strong opening partnership of 162 runs with Phoebe Litchfield, who scored 70 runs off 51 balls before being dismissed by Shorna Akter. Ellyse Perry supported Voll’s effort with an unbeaten 19 to seal victory comfortably.

The series will conclude with the third ODI at Allan Border Field on Wednesday, although the result will not affect the series outcome. Australia’s decisive win underlined their superiority in the series, while Bangladesh’s individual and partnership records highlighted moments of promise despite the defeat.