Mitchell Marsh’s explosive fifty in Australia’s 3-0 T20I sweep over Bangladesh

Australia complete 3-0 T20I sweep over Bangladesh (Image: X) Australia wrapped up a commanding 3-0 T20I series 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 electing to bat first, Bangladesh endured another disappointment with the bat, managing only 109/8 from their allotted 20 overs. Australia then chased light work, reaching 112/3 in just 11 overs to seal a 54-ball victory.The visitors set the tone early with the ball as Spencer Johnson and Nathan Ellis tore through Bangladesh’s top order. Johnson was particularly impressive, returning remarkable figures of 2/6 from four overs, while Ellis chipped in with 2/21. Adam Zampa continued to tighten the screws in the middle overs, claiming 2/22 and bowled a maiden as Bangladesh struggled to gain some 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 fought hard for his 61 off 51 balls, hitting three sixes and holding the innings together as wickets continued to fall around him. Without Hridoy’s contribution, Bangladesh’s total might have been much more modest.Chasing a modest target, Australia came out with aggressive intent led by captain Mitchell Marsh. The skipper dominated the power play 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, effectively putting 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 and guided Australia comfortably over the finish line. David completed two towering sixes as the tourists completed the chase in emphatic fashion.The clean sweep marked a strong response from Australia after their surprise ODI series defeat earlier in the tour.