Renshaw’s Unbeaten 89 Seals Series Win as Australia Edge Bangladesh by 7 Runs

Australia won by 7 runs in the 2nd T20I against Bangladesh at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chittagong – the 95th match of 132 in the T20 Internationals 2026 season. Australia clinch the series 2-0 after winning the first T20I by 4 wickets on 17 June, and now hold an unassailable lead. The result underlines the gap between these two sides in ICC T20I rankings – Australia sit 3rd (rating 258) while Bangladesh are 8th (rating 225) – though the hosts pushed hard and came agonisingly close to pulling off a big chase.

First Innings – Australia 196/5 (20 overs)

Australia won the toss and elected to bat, but the decision nearly backfired early. Josh Inglis smashed 11 off 6 balls (1×4, 1×6, SR 183) before falling LBW with the score on 30 in the third over. Worse followed when Cooper Connolly managed just 1 off 4 before being caught at 31/2 in the 3.2nd over – Australia were wobbling.

Enter Matt Renshaw. The left-hander produced one of the knocks of the series, carrying his bat for a brilliant 89 not out off 52 deliveries (4×4, 5×6, SR 171). After Mitchell Marsh fell for 20 off 19 (3×4) with the score on 44/3, Renshaw found the perfect partner in Tim David. The pair put on 97 runs together from 44 to 141, with David smashing 45 off 26 (2×4, 4×6, SR 173) before being caught in the 15th over.

Nikhil Chaudhary (8 off 6) fell quickly but Joel Davies chipped in with an unbeaten 13 off 8 (1×6, SR 163) to help Renshaw push the total to a commanding 196/5.

For Bangladesh, Nasum Ahmed was the clear standout with the ball – 2/27 from his 4 overs at an economy of 6.75. Mustafizur Rahman (1/34) and Nahid Rana (1/36) both kept things relatively tight. On the other end of the scale, Rishad Hossain went for 0/46 from his 4 overs, while Abdul Gaffar Saqlain conceded 53 from his 4 overs despite picking up one wicket.

Second Innings – Bangladesh 189/6 (20 overs)

Bangladesh needed 197 and got off to an explosive start through Tanzid Hasan, who blitzed 30 off just 15 balls (4×4, 1×6, SR 200). He set the tone in the powerplay before falling caught at 48/1 in the 3.4th over.

Soumya Sarkar kept up the aggression with 15 off 9 (3×4, SR 167) but his dismissal at 77/2 in the 6.5th over brought a slight slowdown. Saif Hassan anchored the middle overs with a composed 42 off 33 (3×4, 2×6, SR 127), while Parvez Hossain Emon (36 off 22, 2×4, 3×6, SR 164) kept Bangladesh right in the contest. When Emon fell at 130/3 in the 12.5th over, the chase still looked achievable.

Saif Hassan’s departure at 134/4 in the 13.2nd over shifted the pressure. Shamim Hossain (7 off 8, 1×4) couldn’t accelerate, falling at 153/5 in the 16.3rd over with 44 still needed off 22 balls. That left Towhid Hridoy with too much to do. Hridoy fought brilliantly – 35 off 22 (3×4, 2×6, SR 159) – and dragged it to the last over needing 8 runs. But he fell off the final ball with the score on 189, leaving Abdul Gaffar Saqlain unbeaten on 13 off 11 (2×4) and Bangladesh 7 runs short.

Australia’s bowling was a mixed bag. Spencer Johnson had a rare off day – 0/39 from just 2 overs (Econ 19.50). But Nathan Ellis was excellent with 1/27 from 4 overs (Econ 6.75), and Renshaw himself contributed 1/13 from 2 overs (Econ 6.50). Aaron Hardie took the most wickets with 2/40, while Joel Davies (1/21 from 3 overs) and Adam Zampa (1/39 from 4 overs) chipped in at key moments.

Statz MVP – Matt Renshaw

Matt Renshaw is the Statz MVP with an mi_rating of 128.45 (mi_raw 222.11). His all-round contribution was exceptional – 89 not out off 52 balls with the bat plus 1/13 from 2 overs with the ball. Statz agrees with the official Man of the Match award, and it’s hard to argue. Renshaw rescued Australia from 31/2, anchored the innings, then picked up a handy wicket with the ball. The mi_rating calculates impact based on match context – and carrying the bat in a tight 7-run win in a foreign T20I scores extremely highly. He also topped the Dream11 fantasy charts with 197 points.

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Turning Point

Cooper Connolly‘s dismissal at 31/2 in the 3.2nd over could have sent Australia into a spiral. At two down inside four overs, the innings needed a rescue act – and Renshaw delivered one for the ages. His partnership with Tim David swung the momentum entirely.

In the chase, Shamim Hossain‘s dismissal at 153/5 in the 16.3rd over was the moment the game tilted decisively Australia’s way. With 44 needed off 22 balls and the lower order exposed, too much fell on Hridoy‘s shoulders. He nearly pulled it off, but falling off the last ball with 8 still needed summed up Bangladesh’s frustration.

Match Context

Australia clinch the series 2-0 with one match still to play, having won the first T20I by 4 wickets on 17 June. The head-to-head record in T20Is now stands at 4-3 in Bangladesh‘s favour overall, but Australia have dominated this series.

Bangladesh’s home T20I woes continue – they’ve now lost both matches against Australia after also falling to New Zealand in May, though they did win a tri-series against NZ in April. For Australia, it’s back-to-back T20I wins after a mixed T20 World Cup campaign, and 3rd-ranked Australia are showing their quality in subcontinent conditions.

Full scorecard: Bangladesh vs Australia 2nd T20I Scorecard