Brisbane, Oct. 15 -- Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty is choosing to focus on the encouraging performances from her side's first bilateral ODI series in Australia, despitea 3-0 defeat to the hosts.

The visitors' tour ended with an eight-wicket loss in the third and final ODI at Allan Border Fieldin Brisbane on Wednesday. Bangladesh were bowled out for 172 in 49.5 overs, with half-centuries from Sharmin Akhter and Shorna Akter helping them put up a fight.

Australia chased down the target with ease, reaching 175/2 in just 22.4 overs to complete the clean sweep.

While the results did not go Bangladesh's way, the series provided several milestones and promising performances for Joty's side to build on.

The second ODI was a particularly...