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Bold, brave one-day cricket next goal for T20 World Champs

A rare bilateral series against Bangladesh is a chance for Australia to test how their successful T20 formula can translate into the one-day game

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 6:14 AM
Bold, brave one-day cricket next goal for T20 World Champs
Key Things to Know
  • Australia's women's team aims to translate their aggressive T20 approach into one-day cricket against Bangladesh.
  • The three-match ODI series will take place at Allan Border Field in Brisbane starting on Friday.
  • Tahlia McGrath will captain the 12-player ODI squad in place of injured skipper Sophie Molineux.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Australia's women's cricket team has reunited in Brisbane ahead of a three-match ODI series against Bangladesh at Allan Border Field. Following their undefeated T20 World Cup triumph in England, the squad aims to adapt their aggressive, high-scoring 20-over style to the 50-over format. Ellyse Perry and Alana King emphasized carrying the team's brave, attacking ethos forward despite sporadic one-day fixtures on the horizon.

With captain Sophie Molineux sidelined by injury alongside quicks Lucy Hamilton and Darcie Brown, Tahlia McGrath will captain the 12-player squad. The hosts are seeking to build long-term momentum leading toward future multi-format tournaments and the next ODI World Cup.

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