Bangladesh First Ever ODI Win against Australia | Australia vs Bangladesh - NatWest Series 2005

Bangladeshi Tigers registered first win against Australia, a 5 wickets victory in a thrilling contest during their second ODI at Cardiff, Jun 18 2005, NatWest Series.
Australia had own the toss & elected to bat first and a total of 249 for five seemed more than adequate when Bangladesh were only 81 for three after 25 overs.

Mohammad Ashraful striking 11 fours in a dazzling, run-a-ball innings. He kissed the pitch after reaching a maiden one-day hundred with a single off McGrath.
No Welsh try at the nearby Millennium Stadium was ever greeted with a louder roar, and the collapse almost everyone expected never came. "This is probably one of the biggest upsets in the history of cricket, and my worst defeat as captain," said Ponting.

The coup de grace, however, was delivered by Aftab Ahmed. With seven needed for victory, it had all come down to the final over, delivered by Jason Gillespie. One blow put the contest beyond doubt - a mighty smear sailed clean over midwicket for six, to cue the most crazy scenes of jubilation ever witnessed at Sophia Gardens. Bangladesh had earned the respect of the cricketing world, and Australia's aura of invincibility was shattered.

Man of the Match: Mohammad Ashraful.

[shahrinsamad]

Kids now will never understand what Mohammad Ashraful and aftab Ahmed was before shakib, Tamim and mushfiq. It was like when ever ashraful fired Bangladesh won. Bring nostalgia

[vivekjain]

150 run chased at that time in last 20 overs against Aus top class

[humayounkabir]

২০০৫ সালে কার্ডিফের ঐতিহাসিক জয় মধ্য রাতে গলা ফাটিয়ে মিছিল করে ছিলাম আক্ষেপের আরেক নাম আশরাফুল

[talhasajid]

Today's kid will not understand the level of that era of Australia. This match was like, India defeated Argentina in FIFA

[sachwlangdebbarma]

Defeating Australia during that time was like winning a big war

[shahinreja]

সেই সময় একটা খেলা জিতলে এক মাস ধরে গল্প করতাম।হায় রে ছেলবেলা, কিজে আনন্দ পেয়েছি খেলাটা জিতে।

[mahamudalrabbi]

When Ashraful was celebrating his century, Gilchrist was seen in background applauding. This is an wonderful lesson for us. No doubt Gilchrist is among the great players of modern chricket. And all these great players have one common attitude. They are highly competitive. yet they never hesitate to approciate a good performance whether it is from their team mates or from the opponents. This attitude made them not only good players but also great sportsman and role model for the youngstars. We all loved tendulkar, rahul dravid, shoaib akhter, shangakara, ricky pointing, vaughan and all the other greats irrespective of country. In today's cricket, we have so many dashing stylist highly skilled players, but none of them are great sportsman. In the name of rivalry, media and fans all are making the game toxic. Even it feels like sometimes the players are ready to break stamps on each other's head if ICC allowed it.😅

[ajheruddin.]

Fun Fact: Supporters of Austrialians also celebrate this joy. What a moment for Bangladesh cricket is it!

[MosarafHossain-df]

আশরাফুল বাংলাদেশ কে বিশ্ব ক্রিকেটে এগিয়ে নিয়ে গেছে।

[Capri.By.Viki]

This time Australia was king of cricket. Great Bangladesh

[SHNILOYOFFICIAL]

একটা জিনিস দেখে ভালো লাগলো বাংলাদেশের খেলা দেখে অস্ট্রেলিয়ার সাপোর্টাররা খুশি।
সত্যি বলতে তারা খেলাটা অনেক এনজয় করে এবং খেলা হিসেবেই উপভোগ করে দর্শক হিসেবে।

[zahidpolash]

Lots of times gone but still missing Mohammad Ashraful. He is the different level player

[finixbird]

আফতাব আহমেদ এর ছক্কাটা বাংলাদেশ ক্রিকেটের সেরা ছক্কা হয়ে থাকবে, কি এক দারুণ লং অন এর উপর দিয়ে মারা, , আহা শান্তি

[Dr.RifahulAhbabIntisar-cezm]

watching after 18yrs, yet felt like watching it live

[georgekim]

And this was the best Australian team in the history of teams.

[shadathossain]

যেকোনো দলের বিপক্ষে প্রথম জয় সত্যিই আনন্দের, , সেটা যদি হয় শক্তিশালী অষ্ট্রেলিয়ার বিপক্ষে, তাহলে তো কথাই নাই ❤

[mdmoniruzzaman]

তখন জয় পাওয়াটা ছিলো সোনার হরিণের মতো, , আমাদের এই টিমটা তখন বড় টিমের সাথে মাঝে মধ্যে ভালো চমক দিতো, , আমরা দর্শক রা জয় পেলে অনেক সময় ধরে উদযাপন করতাম।

[mhrajib]

Still got gusbump!!!! What a match this was against mighty Aussies!!! Its like world cup win for us that time!!! Today's kids never know strengths of this mighty Australlia!! Hats off Australian supporter! They also enjoyed the match! Back then, Ashraful was our national hero...me along with my elder brother wached this match till 3 AM!! Feeling nostalgia! How good old days we passed! ❤️

[samnielsen]

Ashraful this inning and then one against SA in 2007 WC just wonderful

[vinoyk.v.]

Asharful is a legend... ❤❤Respect Button. I think He is the Kohli of Bangladesh❤