Australia completed a convincing 3-0 T20I series sweep over Bangladesh with a crushing seven-wicket win in the third and final match at the Bir Shreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram on Saturday.After opting to bat first, Bangladesh suffered another disappointing batting attack and managed just 109/8 in the allotted 20 overs. Australia then made easy work of the chase, reaching 112/3 in just 11 overs and sealing victory with 54 balls to spare.The visitors set the tone with the ball early when Spencer Johnson and Nathan Ellis scored through Bangladesh’s top order. Johnson was particularly impressive, returning outstanding figures of 2/6 from four overs, while Ellis chipped in with 2/21. Adam Zampa tightened the screws further in the middle overs, taking 2/22 and bowling a maiden over as Bangladesh struggled to build any momentum.At 42/5, the hosts looked destined for an even lower total before stand-in captain Towhid Hridoy produced a solitary act of resistance. The right-hander battled hard for his 61 off 51 balls, hitting three sixes and holding the innings together as the wickets continued to swirl around him. Without Hridoy’s contribution, Bangladesh’s total could have been far more modest.Chasing a modest target, Australia came out with aggressive intentions, led by captain Mitchell Marsh. The captain dominated the powerplay and smashed the Bangladesh attack with a blistering 60 off just 28 deliveries. His innings included seven fours and four sixes as he raced to a 23-ball half-century that put the contest out of Bangladesh’s reach.Josh Inglis contributed 17 at the top before Marsh’s departure gave the hosts a brief glimmer of hope. However, Cooper Connolly and Tim David ensured there were no late hiccups, comfortably taking Australia over the line. David added the finishing touches with two high sixes as the tourists completed the chase in emphatic fashion.The clean sweep marked a strong response from Australia after a surprise ODI series defeat earlier in the tour.
