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Megan Schutt masterclass inspires Australia to clean sweep
Megan Schutt took 4-16 as Australia sealed the series with 137-run partnership between Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland.
On Wednesday, Australia secured a 3-0 ODI series sweep against Bangladesh, coasting to an eight-wicket victory at Allan Border Field. Fast bowler Megan Schutt restricted the visitors to 172 all out.
Player of the series Schutt dominated the Brisbane venue with a four-wicket haul of 4-16 across 10 overs. The 33-year-old claimed 10 wickets at an average of 7.1 throughout the series.
Chasing 172, Australia recovered from early losses of openers Georgia Voll and Beth Mooney . Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland anchored an unbeaten 137-run partnership, sealing victory inside 23 overs.
Following a hip strain on Sunday, opener Phoebe Litchfield missed the match. Medical staff will monitor her ahead of the three-game T20 series against New Zealand starting in Sydney on Tuesday.
Despite the series loss, Bangladesh batter Sharmin Akhter noted the team gained valuable experience playing in Australia for the first time. Akhter scored 50, while teammate Shorna Akter added a career-best 54 off 71 deliveries.