Matt Renshaw powers Australia to T20I series victory in Bangladesh

After winning the toss and electing to bat first, Australia were quickly in trouble at 44-3 after six overs but Renshaw came to the tourists' rescue with a forceful knock to get them to a total of 196-5.

The left-handed batter was involved in a crucial 97-run partnership with Tim David, who scored 45 off 26 deliveries, as the Aussies got back on track before the latter lost his wicket in the 16th over.

Renshaw then teamed up with Joel Davies (13 not out) for an unbeaten stand of 42 from the final four overs as Australia went past the 190-run mark that would be a tough run-chase.

Bangladesh got a off to a fast start in pursuit of the target as openers Tanzid Hasan (30) and Saif Hassan (42) put on 48 inside four overs, but then lost wickets regularly thereafter.

Parvez Hossain Emon (36) and Towhid Hridoy (35) resurrected the innings with good knocks in the middle overs but lost their wickets at crucial stages as the hosts lost their momentum in the closing overs.

Aaron Hardie took wickets for Australia while Renshaw followed up his batting effort with 1-13 in two overs with the ball as the visitors wrapped up the series with one game to spare.

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