Bangladesh opted to field first in the second T20 match against Australia in Chattogram on Friday, June 19, 2026. The decision came after Australia won the toss and chose to bat. Following a disappointing loss in the first match, Bangladesh must win this game to stay alive in the series. The team, led by Towhid Hridoy, faces a crucial challenge to level the series.

In the opening match, Bangladesh underperformed in both batting and bowling, failing to meet expectations. The second match therefore carries added pressure for the home side to recover and demonstrate improvement across departments. The playing XI includes Saif Hasan, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Soumya Sarkar, Parvez Hossain (wicketkeeper), Towhid Hridoy (captain), Shamim Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Abdul Gaffar, Rishad Hossain, Nahid Rana, and Mustafizur Rahman.

A victory in this match would keep Bangladesh’s hopes alive in the T20 series against Australia, while another defeat would confirm a series loss.