15 YEARS IN THE MAKING! AUSTRALIA VS BANGLADESH 1ST ODI: MATCH PREVIEW AND LIVE SETUP

 Cricket fans, the long wait is finally over. For the first time since April 2011, Australia is playing a bilateral series in Bangladesh soil. The action has finally kicked out off at the Shere bangal Nation Stadium Mirpur for the 1ST ODI and the excitement through the roof. 

       THE TOSS AND STRATEGY

Australian's stand in captain, JOSH INGLIS won the toss and elected to bowl first. With overcast conditions and recent tracks in Mirpur showing a bit more assistance for the fast bowlers than usual, Australia is looking to exploit early mosture and dismantle the Bangladeshi Top order.

   KEY STORYLINES FOR THE MATCH

A HISTOTIC REUNION.    It has been exactly 15 years since Australia played a last ODI series in Bangladesh. This historic context makes every ball of this series highly anticipated. 

A NEW LOOK AUSTRALIAN SIDE.   With several senior players resting or missing, this is a massive opportunity for Australian's younger talent to prove himself in tough condition.

THE PITCH FACTOR.    While mirpur is traditionally know as spin paradise recent games here have surprisingly favored pacers. How Bangladesh counters Australian's pace attack will dictate the course of the match

PREDICT ING THE OUTCOME.

    Bangladesh is incredibly tough to beat in their own backyard, especially in the 50 over format. It is going to be a battle of Bangladesh's resilience against Australian's raw power