BAN vs AUS 3rd ODI Results

2:24 PM IST That's a wrap - A memorable day and a historic series for Bangladesh, who seal their maiden ODI series victory over Australia. Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mehidy Hasan Miraz lift the trophy together before joining their teammates for the celebrations and the customary winners' photographs. The focus now shifts to the T20Is, with the three-match series beginning on 17th June at 9.00 am GMT. If the ODIs are anything to go by, plenty more entertainment awaits. Join us then for all the build-up and action. Until next time, goodbye!

2:23 PM IST The victorious skipper of Bangladesh - Reflecting on the series win despite the defeat, Najmul Hossain Shanto says he is extremely proud of the team and the way they have played throughout the series. He is particularly pleased with the fight shown in the final match, highlighting the strong comeback in the closing overs and the belief within the group that they were never out of a contest. On Bangladesh's total of 274, he feels it is a very good score, praising the contributions of Towhid Hridoy and Mosaddek Hossain. However, he believes the lack of wickets from the spinners in the middle overs proved costly, while acknowledging that such things can happen in cricket. Speaking about Shoriful Islam, he is delighted with the fast bowler's performance across all phases of the innings. He notes that returning after missing the first two matches is never easy, making Shoriful's six-wicket haul even more impressive, and hopes he can maintain those standards going forward. On the competition within the bowling group, he says the side benefits from having quality options both in the XI and on the bench. He credits the bowlers' hard work over the past few years for creating a healthy competitive environment, which he believes has played a major role in the team's success, while adding that there is still room for improvement.

2:21 PM IST Most valuable Bangladesh player of the series - Towhid Hridoy wins the award for scoring 154 runs across 3 games with an average of 77. On his batting approach, he says his aim is to contribute to the team and execute his plans whenever he is at the crease. He describes the surface as a sporting wicket and hopes Bangladesh get to play on similar tracks more often. He believes that if the team wants to compete and succeed at a higher level, they need to regularly play on wickets that offer a fair contest between bat and ball. He adds that the side is improving steadily and hopes they continue to get better day by day.

2:17 PM IST PLAYER OF THE SERIES - Mosaddek Hossain wins the award for his all-round effort in the series. 157 runs and a couple of wickets in 3 games.  Reflecting on his comeback performance, he thanks God for the opportunity and says he had been waiting patiently for his chance. After spending a long time out of the side, he is delighted to return and make a meaningful contribution to the team, describing it as a privilege. On Bangladesh's total of 275, he feels the side finished around 15-20 runs short of an ideal score. At the same time, he credits Australia's batting unit for chasing well and putting the bowlers under pressure. Speaking about contributing with the bat, ball and in the field, he admits it is never easy to return after a lengthy absence. He is pleased to make an impact in all three departments and help the team in his comeback game.

2:11 PM IST PLAYER OF THE MATCH - No prizes for guessing, as it is Cooper Connolly who wins the award for his outstanding knock of 149 off 134. He says that it feels quite good to get over the line. He adds that it is satisfying to play such a knock and it is nice to get an opportunity at the top. Connolly reckons that he likes to show aggression and that is his natural game towards the start. He says that he has confidence in this team and ends by saying that he always believed that the chase was on.

2:10 PM IST The captain of Australia - Josh Inglis says that he is pleased and it was quite nervy towards the end but he is happy to get over the line. He adds that they did well in the Powerplay. Inglis reckons that Cooper Connolly was brilliant and he played a knock of his life. He further says that we saw how much Connolly was cramping, and it was a top knock from him. He ends by saying that he is a great striker, and the way we saw him today, he is definitely very good at the top.