Series Opener in Brisbane: The international summer season launches at the picturesque Allan Border Field in Brisbane as world-champion Australia Women play host to Bangladesh Women in the 1st ODI on Friday! Marking the start of a three-match ODI series, both teams battle for crucial ICC Women's Championship points. Stream every powerplay boundary, key wicket, and live scorecard directly on [[/channel/willow-sports-live-cricket-tv/:Willow by Cricbuzz]] via TrillerTV. Home Summer Kick-Off in Queensland The 1st ODI marks Bangladesh's historic bilateral ODI tour in Australia, with all three 50-over matches hosted at Brisbane's Allan Border Field before moving to Sydney for the T20I series. For Australia Women, captained by wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy, setting high powerplay run-rates and asserting pace-and-spin dominance are top priorities. Featuring a world-class lineup-including Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Phoebe Litchfield, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Kim Garth, and Megan Schutt-the Southern Stars look to build an invincible platform at home. For Bangladesh Women, skippered by Nigar Sultana, holding firm against Australia's new-ball seamers and deploying slow-bowling controls are critical. Powered by key match-winners-including Fargana Hoque, Sharmin Akhter, Sobhana Mostary, Ritu Moni, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khatun, and pace bowler Marufa Akter-the Tigresses aim for a disciplined, tactical display on Australian soil. Squads & Key Players Australia Women Squad Core Lineup / Key Performers: Alyssa Healy (C/wk), Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt, Georgia Voll, Nicola Carey Tactical Focus: Rapid top-order boundary scoring from Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney, multi-pronged finger and wrist-spin traps through Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Wareham, and Alana King, and new-ball swing via Megan Schutt. Bangladesh Women Squad Core Lineup / Key Performers: Nigar Sultana (C/wk), Fargana Hoque, Sharmin Akhter, Murshida Khatun, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khatun, Sultana Khatun, Marufa Akter, Dilara Akter, Sanjida Akter Meghla, Disha Biswas, Habiba Islam Tactical Focus: Defensive top-order resilience through Fargana Hoque and Nigar Sultana, tight middle-overs left-arm and leg-spin squeezes led by Nahida Akter and Rabeya Khatun, and early seam movement from Marufa Akter. Pitch & Weather: Allan Border Field features a true, firm surface offering even bounce and good outfield speed. Fast bowlers receive minor seam movement with the new ball before conditions favor strokeplay. Sunny, clear Queensland weather around 25°C expected throughout the afternoon.