Bangladesh sealed the three-match series 2-0 with one game still to play, marking one of their most significant achievements in ODI cricket against a top-ranked opponent.
The win also came on more balanced pitches, which allowed both batters and bowlers to play a fair role—something Taskin highlighted while addressing long-standing criticism that Bangladesh’s home success is often aided by turning or slow surfaces.
“This time no one can say anything about the wicket either. We’re playing on a good wicket. It’s not a paddy field, okay? We’re playing on a good wicket and beating a good team. So it’s a great achievement,” Taskin told reporters.
The right-arm pacer said defeating a strong Australian side made the series victory even more special for the hosts.
“It’s a great feeling. It feels really good,” he added.
Australia were rocked early in the match, losing three wickets without a run on the board, but recovered through a key partnership to post a competitive total. Bangladesh, however, held their nerve to chase down the target comfortably and clinch the series.
Taskin praised the team’s discipline and focus throughout the contest, insisting that the conditions provided a fair contest between bat and ball.
He also pointed to Bangladesh’s recent progress, saying both players and the Bangladesh Cricket Board have been working to develop skills on more balanced surfaces to better prepare for international conditions.
“As a team, we’ve been gradually growing over the last year or so. We’re improving by playing on better wickets and in better conditions because our goal is only one thing: to perform well in major tournaments,” he said.
“We know in places like Australia or South Africa there will be extra bounce. The more we play on good wickets like these, the easier it will be to adapt in the future,” he added.
With the series already sealed, Bangladesh will aim for a clean sweep when they face Australia in the third ODI on June 14 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.
