BAN vs AUS 2nd T20I Live: Australia will look to seal the three-match T20I series when they take on Bangladesh in the second match at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram on Friday. The visitors lead the series 1-0 after a convincing victory in the opener, leaving the hosts with no margin for error in what has become a must-win encounter.

Match Details

• Date: June 19, 2026
• Time: 2:00 PM Local Time (8:00 AM GMT)
• Venue: Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram

Australia produced a clinical all-round performance in the first T20I to gain the upper hand in the series. After restricting Bangladesh to 131, the visitors chased down the target with four wickets in hand and 10 balls to spare.

The star performers were Australia’s spinners, who dismantled the Bangladesh batting lineup. For the first time in T20I history, Australian spinners claimed nine wickets in a single innings, with youngster Joel Davies (3/17) and experienced leg-spinner Adam Zampa (3/18) leading the charge.

Another major positive for the tourists was the form of Cooper Connolly. The young all-rounder has enjoyed a breakthrough tour, carrying his confidence from a brilliant 149 in the final ODI into the T20I series. Connolly’s composed 47 off 27 balls ensured Australia’s chase remained firmly on track.

Bangladesh showed promise during the powerplay in the opening match but once again struggled against quality spin in the middle overs. Several experienced batters, including stand-in captain Towhid Hridoy and Soumya Sarkar, failed to convert starts after attempting risky strokes against Australia’s spin attack. With the series on the line, Bangladesh will need greater composure and smarter shot selection if they are to level the contest and force a decider.

Pitch and Conditions
The Chattogram surface is expected to assist spinners throughout the match. Unlike the traditionally pace-friendly venues seen elsewhere, the wicket is likely to be slower and offer significant turn, making stroke-making increasingly difficult as the innings progresses. With the match scheduled as a daytime fixture, teams batting first could hold an advantage. A total in the range of 160-170 is expected to be highly competitive.

Weather conditions are forecast to remain clear, with no significant threat of rain during the game.

Team News
Bangladesh: Speedster Nahid Rana is expected to return to the playing XI to strengthen the pace attack alongside Taskin Ahmed. Meanwhile, Litton Das remains under observation due to a calf injury.

Australia: The visitors are unlikely to tinker with a winning combination and are expected to retain the spin-heavy strategy that proved highly effective in the opening match.