Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has congratulated the Bangladesh national cricket team on securing their first-ever One-Day International (ODI) series victory against Australia.

The prime minister expressed hope that Bangladesh’s success in international cricket would continue and inspire the country’s younger generation to take a greater interest in sports.

He said the Bangladesh cricket team would achieve even greater success on the world stage by maintaining team unity, discipline, and self-confidence.

He also extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the players, coaching staff, and all those associated with the achievement.

The Tigers etched their name in ODI history on Thursday, overhauling a rain-revised target of 192 with five wickets and 36 balls remaining at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka to become the first Bangladesh side to defeat Australia in an ODI series, wrapping up the three-match contest with a game to spare.

The triumph added another feather to Bangladesh’s cap, as this was their fifth straight home ODI series victory, a run that has accounted for Sri Lanka, the West Indies, Pakistan, New Zealand, and now, Australia.