Voll's unbeaten 131 seals series as Australia sprint past Bangladesh

Australia beat Bangladesh by nine wickets at Allan Border Field in Brisbane to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match women's ODI series. Chasing 221, the hosts finished in just 28.1 overs. Georgia Voll led the rush with an unbeaten 131. The Guardian

Bangladesh had made 220 for six after being asked to bat. In a one-day international, each side faces 50 overs. This was Bangladesh's highest total against Australia in the format.

The innings was built on a 195-run stand for the fourth wicket. Sobhana Mostary, 24, struck 118 from 134 balls. Captain Nigar Sultana finished 74 not out from 114. Their partnership was the highest against Australia in women's ODI history. It was also the largest for any Bangladesh wicket.

Megan Schutt broke the stand when she hit Mostary's leg stump. She finished with four for 36. Mostary's hundred was the first by a Bangladesh woman against Australia. Cricket Australia It was also the highest score by a Bangladesh batter and the highest by a No. 5 against Australia.

Australia's reply barely paused. Voll, 23, and Phoebe Litchfield put on 162 for the first wicket in 119 balls. Litchfield smashed 70 from 51 before she fell. Voll powered to the end. Australia closed with more than 21 overs unused, losing just one wicket.

Voll faced 97 balls for her 131 not out. She was named player of the match. It was her third ODI hundred in only her 15th match. ICC

Her score is now the highest individual women's ODI total at Allan Border Field. She is also the first woman to score two ODI centuries at the ground, after her 101 against India there in 2024.

Both sides were unchanged from the series opener, which Australia won by seven wickets. The third and final match completes the series.

What makes this stand out is the contrast. Bangladesh produced their best batting return against Australia. Australia still turned the chase into a sprint.