Australia's stand-in captain Josh Inglis won the toss and opted to bowl first

Bangladesh want to seize a rare opportunity against a depleted Australia, captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz said on Monday on the eve of a three-match ODI series.

Bangladesh, strong on home turf, face a depleted Australian side in Dhaka after 15 years, with pace likely to play a key role following spin-heavy conditions in Pakistan.