Bangladesh absolutely couldn't have hoped for a better start defending 285 runs against Australia in the 1st ODI of the series 2026 at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka. The home side scored 284/8 after visitors asked them to bat first, but the defining moment of the match came in the very beginning of the Australian chase as Taskin Ahmed produced a dream delivery to dismiss opener Matthew Short on the very first ball. The Australian batter couldn't judge a swing which seamed back into him and went on to miss the ball which smashed onto his stumps which brought delight and ecstatic celebration from the Bangladesh players and the home crowd. The dismissal meant Matthew Short joins an infamous list of Australian batters to be dismissed on the first ball of an ODI innings alongside names such as Adam Gilchrist, Shane Watson, Aaron Finch, Travis Head and Alex Carey. Watch: Taskin Ahmed Gives Short on First Delivery What a Delivery from Taskin Ahmed! Matthew Short departs on the very first delivery! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/55ffwbbI91 — Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) June 9, 2026 An early wicket for Taskin instantly put the pressure on the Australians chasing 285 runs. The crucial wicket of the fast bowler was important for Bangladesh as Australia had come into the innings on a flat batting track looking to score big on the score. The wicket of Matthew Short further reiterated the recent rare streak in Australian ODI cricket as before Short; Alex Carey was also dismissed in the first ball of the innings in an ODI match in 2026 against Pakistan. Also Read | Full List of England Captains Penalized by ECB for Off-Field Controversies Mosaddek Hossain, Shanto take Bangladesh to 284/8 The day began with Australia opting to bowl first after winning the toss. The Bangladesh team suffered early damage to their batting line-up after Saif Hassan went for a duck, but Tanzid Hasan Tamim responded with a brisk fifty-ball of 54 from 44 deliveries to score at a good pace for his team. Najmul Hossain Shanto took charge after his team collapsed early on, with an 86-ball 67 to his name. However, the highlight of the Bangladesh batting innings came from the bat of Mosaddek Hossain, who ended the innings unbeaten on 86 off just 70 deliveries. This magnificent knock was laced with seven boundaries and three sixes and ensured Bangladesh put a commendable score on the board in the death overs. Towhid Hridoy contributed with 31 runs whereas Taskin Ahmed was responsible for the rapid acceleration toward the end with 20 runs in just 16 balls. Nathan Ellis picked up a total of three wickets from his 10 over quota, picking up figures of 3/38 in the process. Matt Renshaw picked up two wickets in the second-half of the innings and so did Liam Scott. And with 285 to defend, Bangladesh made the perfect start as Taskin Ahmed knocked over Matthew Short with the very first ball to hand the hosts the early advantage in Dhaka.