Australia have crashed to their first ODI loss against Bangladesh in 21 years, crushed by 86 runs (DLS method) in the opening match of their three-game series.
Bangladesh, hosting Australia in a men's ODI for the first time since 2011, posted a formidable 8-284 after being sent in at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Tuesday, before restricting the tourists to 9-191 from 42.2 overs when lightning and rain ended play.
It was Bangladesh's second victory in 23 ODIs against Australia, alongside their famous 2005 run chase in Cardiff.
Australia batted poorly, their fielding was shoddy and their bowling looked pedestrian compared to Bangladesh, who were spearheaded by firebrand Nahid Rana (4-41).
Nahid, mentored by Bangladesh bowling coach and former Aussie speedster Shaun Tait, troubled all the tourists with his express pace which exceeded 150km/hr.
