Bangladesh and Australia will lock horns in the third and final T20I of the Australia tour of Bangladesh 2026 at the Bir Shrestha Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Cricket Stadium in Chattogram on Sunday, June 21. Australia have already secured the series with victories in the first two matches and will now look to complete a 3-0 clean sweep.
Bangladesh have shown plenty of fight despite losing both games. After being outplayed in the opening encounter, they came much closer in the second T20I, falling just seven runs short while chasing 197. The hosts will be eager to finish the series with a win and regain some confidence after losing the ODI momentum they had built earlier in the tour.
Australia, meanwhile, have bounced back brilliantly after their ODI series defeat. Their batting unit has found rhythm, while the spin attack has made the most of the conditions in Chattogram. Mitchell Marsh’s side will be aiming to continue their dominance and sign off the tour with another victory.
Match Details
| Match | Bangladesh vs Australia, 3rd T20I |
|---|---|
| Series | Australia Tour of Bangladesh 2026 |
| Date | June 21, 2026 |
| Time | 1:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Cricket Stadium, Chattogram |
| Live Streaming | FanCode |
| TV Broadcast | FanCode |
BAN vs AUS Recent Form
Bangladesh have struggled in recent matches, while Australia have rediscovered their winning touch in T20 cricket.
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | L, L, L, W, W |
| Australia | W, W, W, L, L |
BAN vs AUS Head-to-Head Record
Australia have enjoyed the upper hand in T20Is between the two teams.
| Matches Played | Bangladesh Won | Australia Won |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | 4 | 9 |
Australia have won both matches in the ongoing series.
Weather Report
The weather in Chattogram is expected to remain mostly cloudy. Rain could interrupt the game, with showers likely during the afternoon.
| Conditions | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 31.4°C |
| Weather | Mostly Cloudy |
| Humidity | 70% |
| Rain Chances | 68% |
Pitch Report
The surface at the Bir Shrestha Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Cricket Stadium has played slow throughout the series. Batters have needed time to settle, while spinners and slower bowlers have enjoyed plenty of success. Even though Australia posted 196 runs in the previous game, stroke-making has not been easy.
The team batting first could once again have an advantage, especially if rain becomes a factor.
Venue Stats
| Stats | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 36 |
| Won Batting First | 56% |
| Won Chasing | 44% |
| Average First Innings Score | 151 |
| Average Second Innings Score | 134 |
| Highest Total | 207/5 |
| Highest Successful Chase | 190/4 |
| Lowest Defended Score | 119 |
Pace vs Spin Record
| Bowling Type | Wickets |
|---|---|
| Pace | 57 |
| Spin | 56 |
Both pace and spin have enjoyed equal success at this venue.
Predicted Playing XI
| Bangladesh | Australia |
|---|---|
| Saif Hassan | Mitchell Marsh (C) |
| Tanzid Hasan Tamim | Josh Inglis (WK) |
| Soumya Sarkar | Cooper Connolly |
| Parvez Hossain Emon (WK) | Matt Renshaw |
| Towhid Hridoy (C) | Tim David |
| Shamim Hossain | Nikhil Chaudhary |
| Abdul Gaffar Saqlain | Joel Davies |
| Rishad Hossain | Aaron Hardie |
| Nasum Ahmed | Nathan Ellis |
| Mustafizur Rahman | Adam Zampa |
| Nahid Rana | Spencer Johnson |
Players to Watch
Matt Renshaw
The left-hander played a match-winning innings in the second T20I, scoring 89 runs on a difficult batting surface. He has become Australia’s most reliable middle-order batter in the series.
Joel Davies
The young spinner has impressed throughout his debut series. His variations and control have troubled Bangladesh’s batters consistently.
Towhid Hridoy
The Bangladesh captain will carry the responsibility of guiding the middle order and helping the hosts finish on a positive note.
Mustafizur Rahman
The experienced left-arm pacer remains Bangladesh’s biggest weapon and could exploit the slow conditions effectively.
Probable Best Batter
Matt Renshaw
Renshaw’s brilliant form on spin-friendly wickets makes him one of the biggest threats in the final T20I.
Probable Best Bowler
Joel Davies
The left-arm spinner has adapted quickly to international cricket and continues to create problems for Bangladesh’s batters.
Match Prediction
Bangladesh have competed well in patches but have struggled to deliver complete performances. Australia have been more consistent with both bat and ball and have handled the conditions far better.
If Bangladesh bat first and post a total above 170, they could challenge Australia. However, considering current form and momentum, Australia start as favorites to complete the whitewash.
Winning Probability
| Team | Winning Chance |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 45% |
| Australia | 55% |
Predicted Score
| Team Batting First | Predicted Score |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 155-170 |
| Australia | 160-180 |
Fantasy Cricket Top Picks
| Category | Players |
|---|---|
| Captain | Matt Renshaw |
| Vice-Captain | Cooper Connolly |
| Top Batter | Matt Renshaw |
| Top Bowler | Joel Davies |
| Differential Pick | Towhid Hridoy |
Final Verdict
Australia have completely changed the momentum after losing the ODI series and have looked like the better side throughout the T20I leg. Bangladesh have shown fighting spirit but have lacked consistency at crucial moments.
With their batting unit firing and the bowlers making full use of the conditions, Australia are favorites to win the third T20I and complete a 3-0 series sweep.
Prediction: Australia to beat Bangladesh.
