When Bangladesh recorded their first-ever ODI win over Australia on June 18, 2005, it was a historic moment in world cricket. The match, played in Cardiff, saw Bangladesh defeat Australia by 5 wickets. At that time, many modern cricket stars had not yet emerged, and the global cricket landscape looked very different.

Fast forward to June 9, 2026, when Bangladesh once again defeated Australia in an ODI at Mirpur after a gap of 7661 days. By then, international cricket had changed significantly, and so had Indian cricket’s biggest modern name, Virat Kohli.

Virat Kohli, who was not part of international cricket in 2005, made his debut in 2008 and later became one of the most successful batters in modern cricket. By 2026, he had grown into a global sporting figure with an estimated brand value of ₹3,542 crore, placing him among India’s most valuable celebrity brands.

The comparison between the two Bangladesh victories also highlights how much the cricket world has evolved. In 2005, players like Joe Root, Steve Smith, and Kane Williamson were not yet part of international cricket. India had not entered the T20 era, and MS Dhoni was still at the beginning of his international journey.

By 2026, cricket had become far more global and competitive, with established stars, multiple ICC tournaments, and a fully developed T20 structure shaping the modern game.

The story reflects not just two matches, but two completely different eras of cricket—showing how the sport evolves across generations, along with the rise of players like Kohli and the transformation of the global game.