All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan triggered a middle-order collapse as Bangladesh thrashed Australia by 60 runs in the fifth Twenty20 international in Dhaka to secure a 4-1 series win over the touring side.
Set a target of 123, Australia were bowled out for 62 in 13.4 overs - their lowest total in T20s - as Shakib completed figures of 4/9, superbly assisted by Mohammad Saifuddin (3/12) and Nusum Ahmed (2/8).
Bangladesh won the toss and openers Mahedi Hasan (13) and Mohammad Naim (23) got their innings off to a quick start with a partnership of 42 before Australia fought back, giving away just 20 runs in the last five overs as the hosts finished on 122-8.
It was Australia's second straight T20 series loss following defeat in the West Indies last month. The T20 World Cup starts in October.
Reuters
