Australian cricket team in Bangladesh in 2017
The Australia cricket team toured Bangladesh in August and September 2017 to play two Test matches. It was Australia's first tour to Bangladesh since 2011. Bangladesh won the first Test by 20 runs, their first ever victory against Australia in a Test match. Following the win, Bangladesh's captain Mushfiqur Rahim said "It's a great feeling beating Australia, and I think it was a great effort by the boys". Australia's Steve Smith said "I think they're a dangerous side, particularly here at home". Australia won the second Test by 7 wickets, therefore drawing the series 1-1.
| Australian cricket team in Bangladesh in 2017 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | Australia | ||
| Dates | 22 August – 8 September 2017 | ||
| Captains | Mushfiqur Rahim | Steve Smith | |
| Test series | |||
| Result | 2-match series drawn 1–1 | ||
| Most runs | Tamim Iqbal (270) | David Warner (351) | |
| Most wickets | Shakib Al Hasan (12) | Nathan Lyon (22) | |
| Player of the series | David Warner and Nathan Lyon (Aus) | ||
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