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Batting proved to be Bangladesh’s downfall as the Tigers lost the fourth T20I against Australia by three wickets at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur yesterday, giving up their rare chance of completing a first-ever clean series sweep against the Aussies.

The hard-earned win for Australia was their first in a five-match series that has already been clinched 3-1 by a dominating Bangladesh.

After a compact bowling display, led by leggie Mitchell Swepson, saw Australia restrict Bangladesh to a paltry 104 for nine, the visitors hobbled but eventually managed to chase down the low total with six balls to spare.

Australia had made a clear change to their approach in this game and it was made apparent with them sending Dan Christian at No. 3, ahead of Mitchell Marsh after the visitors lost skipper Matthew Wade to a Mahedi Hasan delivery in the very first over.

Christian made his intent clear, smashing 30 runs off Shakib Al Hasan in the fourth over as he hit the premier all-rounder for five massive sixes, making the challenge even steeper for the home side.