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Cooper Connolly’s maiden century helps Australia avoid Bangladesh whitewash in Dhaka thriller - The Australia Today SPORTS Cooper Connolly’s maiden century helps Australia avoid Bangladesh whitewash in Dhaka thriller By JITARTH JAI BHARADWAJ on 15 June 2026 12:40 PM Image Source: Bangladesh Cricket Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Linkedin Copy URL Cooper Connolly has announced himself on the international stage with a stunning maiden ODI century, guiding Australia to a dramatic one-wicket win over Bangladesh in the third and final one-day international in Dhaka. The 22-year-old left-hander produced a career-defining 149 from 133 balls at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, helping Australia chase down Bangladesh’s 5-274 with just three deliveries remaining. The victory spared Australia a 3-0 series defeat, although Bangladesh still claimed the series 2-1 after winning the opening two matches. Connolly’s innings was the centrepiece of a tense Australian chase that almost collapsed in the final overs. After appearing comfortable at 5-266, Australia lost four wickets for just five runs, slumping to 9-271. Post-Match Media Conference: Cooper Connolly, Australia Dutch-Bangla Bank Bangladesh …

Connolly’s maiden ton delivers Australia much-needed win in Bangladesh Emerging star Cooper Connolly had to overcome cramps which sent his body into shock as he peeled off a majestic maiden international century to pilot Australia to a gripping one-wicket win over Bangladesh in the third and final ODI. Connolly smashed 149 off 133 deliveries at a hot, humid Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Sunday, as the tourists edged past Bangladesh’s 5-274 with three deliveries to spare, thus avoiding a 3-0 series whitewash. The 22-year-old Western Australian, whose previous highest score was 61 not out in ODIs and 64 in all List-A games, hit 13 fours and six sixes. The next highest Australian score was Marnus Labuschagne’s 29. “[It was] tough towards the end,” he admitted. “I felt like my body was all in shock and not wanting to move. “But it was nice to play a role in a win for Australia. “The enjoyment of playing for Australia and batting out in the middle is always something that’s exciting and to spend a bit of time out there was nice.” After cruising at 5-266, the Aussies suffered a 4-5 collapse to crash to 9-271, before Adam Zampa raised victory when he drove Taskin Ahmed…

Cooper Connolly's sublime ton helps Australia beat Bangladesh in 3rd ODI to avoid series whitewash | Cricket News - News9live New Delhi:Cooper Connolly turned out to be the saviour for Australia as the visitors defeatedBangladeshby 1 wicket in a thriller in the 3rd ODI of the three-match series at the Shere Bangla Stadium in Dhaka on Sunday. The victory helped Australia avoid a third successive loss and a series whitewash against Bangladesh. Asked to chase a tricky target of 275 runs, Australia got off to a wobbly start and kept losing wickets at regular intervals to be reduced to 70/3 at one stage. However, a valiant ton from Connolly and crucial knocks from the likes of Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green and Oliver Peake helped Australia get over the line with three balls to spare. Connolly opened the innings with skipper Josh Inglis, who was dismissed cheaply on 21 after getting off to a cracker of a start. Shoriful Islam dismissed Inglis to draw the first blood for Bangladesh before removing Matt Renshaw on a duck in the same over to pile more misery on the visitors. Australia lost Alex Carey cheaply in the 12th over, leaving them reeling at 70/3. Connolly then combined with…

Connolly's maiden ODI ton helps Australia avoid Bangladesh whitewash Australia secured a thrilling one-wicket win against Bangladesh in the final ODI. Cooper Connolly starred with a career-best 149 runs. He anchored the chase as Australia pursued 275. Shoriful Islam took six wickets for Bangladesh. Australia reached the target with three balls remaining. This prevented a series whitewash for the visitors.

Cooper Connolly's maiden ODI century rescues Australia in ... - InsideSport Image Credit: Mark Willoughby/ZUMA Press Wire via Alamy Australia salvaged some pride, winning the 3rd ODI by just 1 wicket after a dramatic collapse, despite Cooper Connolly's maiden ODI century. Bangladesh already claimed the series, winning the first two matches. Australia avoided a series whitewash against Bangladesh in the BAN vs AUS ODI series, but it took a maiden ODI century from Cooper Connolly, a catastrophic late collapse, a reprieved Adam Zampa, and a final-over boundary to get there. Australia’s looked routine for 45 overs, but it became genuinely alarming by the 48th. Chasing Bangladesh’s 274/5 at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Australia scraped through in the last over after losing four wickets for five runs, the kind of collapse that turns what should be a footnote into the whole story. Connolly carries the chase For most of the innings, Cooper Connolly was the reason Australia looked comfortable. The 22-year-old left-hander fought through cramping and the brutal Dhaka heat to post 149 from 134 balls, bringing up his hundred off 87 deliveries with a straight drive. It was his first cent…

BAN vs AUS 3rd ODI: Cooper Connolly's maiden ton denies ... - WION Cooper Connolly smashed a magnificent 149 to rescue a short-handed Australia, guiding them to a thrilling one-wicket win over Bangladesh in Dhaka to prevent a historic ODI series whitewash. Bangladesh was denied a historic clean sweep over Australia in ODIs after Cooper Connolly’s maiden hundred saw the visitors conclude the One-Day series with a close win. The left-hander came good in the third and final ODI in Dhaka on Sunday (Jun 14), smashing a brilliant 149 to help Australia complete a narrow one-wicket win inside the 50th over. Trailing 0-2 in the lead-up to the final game, Australia needed a heroic effort to avoid a whitewash, and it came through the newbie Connolly, who has further cemented his place in the white-ball side. Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first. The two openers, Tanzid and Sarkar, departed inside the Powerplay, followed by captain Shanto. Australia had Bangladesh’s back against the wall before seasoned campaigner Litton Das and in-form batter Towhid Hridoy added 185 runs for the fourth wicket to revive the hosts. Also read |WION Exclusive | 'The system isn't as potent': Shane …

Cooper Connolly again stars as Aussie tweakers spin their web over ... Cooper Connolly again stars as Aussie tweakers spin their web over Bangladesh in T20 Cooper Connolly and the Australian spinners have guided Australia to an impressive T20 victory over Bangladesh with 10 balls to spare. Steve Barrett AAP 1 Min Read 2 hours ago Updated 2 hours ago Comments Debutant Joel Davies excelled for Australia in the T20 win. (AP PHOTO) Credit: AAP Adam Zampa and debutant Joel Davies have spun Australia to a four-wicket win over Bangladesh in the first T20 of their three-match series. After winning the toss and electing to bat, Bangladesh were bundled out for an under-par 131 in 19 overs, which the Aussies moved past with 10 deliveries to spare at Chattogram on Wednesday to take a 1-0 series lead. Cooper Connolly, the hero of Australia’s ODI victory in Dhaka on Sunday, continued his form surge, top-scoring with 47 in an otherwise unconvincing chase from the tourists. Sign up to The Nightly's newsletters. Get the first look at the digital newspaper, curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox. By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy . The Tigers made…

BAN vs AUS: Connolly’s maiden ODI ton helps Australia avoid clean sweep - Sports News Portal | Revsportz Australia all-rounder Cooper Connolly produced a match-winning maiden ODI century to help his side beat Bangladesh by one wicket in a thrilling third ODI in Dhaka on Sunday, avoiding a clean sweep in the three-match series. Chasing 275, Australia lost wickets at regular intervals, but Connolly held the innings together with a brilliant 149 off 134 balls, including 13 boundaries and six sixes, at a strike rate of 111.19. The 22-year-old reached his maiden ODI century in just 87 balls and continued to anchor the chase despite wickets falling at the other end. During the post-match presentation, Player of the Match Connolly reflected on the tense finish. “It’s quite nice to get over the line there,” he said. “I was a little bit nervous, but I was backing Zamps and Riley to get us over the line. It’s nice to have a win.” The left-handed batter also spoke about his opportunity at the top of the order, saying: “It’s definitely satisfying. Obviously, there are two world-class players who bat at the top in Heady and Mitch. Unfortunately, they weren’t available, but it was nice to ge…