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Australia vs Bangladesh cricket match
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The gist
Bangladesh beat Australia by nine wickets in Darwin, their first Test win in Australia. The upset topples Australia from top of the World Test Championship.
Background
Bangladesh had never won a Test match in Australia before this game, and had lost five of their previous six Tests against Australia. They were bowled out for just 54 in a warm-up match, but bounced back to dominate the Test, with Hasan Mahmud taking 6/55 in Australia's first innings. The win is considered one of the greatest upsets in cricket history.
How it unfolded
- Aug 16, 2026Bangladesh chased down 57 runs to win by nine wickets in Darwin, securing their first-ever Test victory in Australia.
- Aug 16, 2026Australia were bowled out for 198 in their first innings, with Hasan Mahmud taking 6/55.
- Aug 16, 2026Bangladesh's Mehidy Hasan Miraz took a five-wicket haul in Australia's second innings, including the key wicket of Steve Smith.
- Aug 21, 2026The second Test is scheduled to begin in Mackay, with Australia looking to bounce back.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Geoff Lemon of The Guardian called it 'the most profound upset' in international cricket history, citing Bangladesh's quarter-century of Test cricket without such a win.
- Official
- Bangladesh captain Shanto credited the team after the victory, saying they were determined to put up a fight against a challenging Australia side.