Australia’s cricket team is set to tour Bangladesh for a six-match white-ball series, marking their first ODI visit in 15 years. The series includes three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), beginning on June 9 and concluding on June 21, 2026.
As reported by Yahoo Sports, the ODIs will take place at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, followed by the T20I matches at the Bir Sreshtho Shaheed Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram. The last time Australia played ODIs in Bangladesh was in 2011, when they achieved a clean sweep of the series.
Broadcasting Information for the BAN vs AUS Series
Fans can watch the 2026 BAN vs AUS ODI series live through various channels worldwide. In Bangladesh, viewers can tune in to T Sports and Nagorik TV, with streaming available on Tapmad. In Australia, Fox Sports will provide complete coverage of the series, including live streaming on their platform.
Other broadcasting details include PTV Sports and Tapmad for viewers in Pakistan, Sky NZ for New Zealand, and FanCode for audiences in India. In the United Kingdom, TNT Sports will cover the matches, while Willow will serve audiences in the USA and Canada.
Impact of Player Absences on Team Dynamics
Australia will be without key players Travis Head and Mitch Marsh for this series. Head is on personal leave and will also miss the subsequent T20I matches, while Marsh is sidelined due to an ankle injury. Their absences will provide opportunities for younger players, such as Ollie Peake, who has been retained in the squad.
Additionally, Todd Murphy, an off-spinner with seven Test caps but no experience in white-ball cricket, has been added to the ODI squad, potentially making his limited-overs debut in Dhaka. Murphy replaces leg-spinner Tanveer Sangha, who is out with a hamstring injury, following the squad announcement.
Viewing Options for Different Regions
Here is a breakdown of where to watch the BAN vs AUS ODI series across various regions:
Bangladesh: T Sports, Nagorik TV, Tapmad
Australia: Fox Sports
Pakistan: PTV Sports, Tapmad
New Zealand: Sky NZ
India: FanCode
Sri Lanka: Dialog
USA & Canada: Willow
United Kingdom: TNT Sports
Rest of the World: Sports Central
