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Australia v Bangladesh Test day one
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The gist
Bangladesh beat Australia by nine wickets in Darwin, their first Test win on Australian soil. The historic victory exposes Australia's batting frailties and boosts Bangladesh's cricket standing.
Background
Bangladesh had been bowled out for 54 in a warm-up match against a Cricket Australia XI, leading many to expect an easy Australia victory. However, in the first Test at Darwin's Marrara Oval, Bangladesh bowled Australia out for 198 on day one and then compiled 426 in reply, with Tanzid Hasan scoring 101. Mehidy Hasan Miraz took five wickets in the second innings to restrict Australia to 284, setting a target of 57, which Bangladesh chased down in 14.2 overs.
How it unfolded
- Aug 13, 2026Australia won the toss and batted first, but were bowled out for 198, with Hasan Mahmud taking career-best 6-55.
- Aug 14, 2026Bangladesh replied with 426, thanks to Tanzid Hasan's 101 and a resilient lower-order effort, taking a lead of 228.
- Aug 15, 2026Australia's second innings faltered despite Cameron Green's century (104), as Mehidy Hasan Miraz took 5-66 to bowl them out for 284.
- Aug 16, 2026Bangladesh chased down the target of 57 in 14.2 overs, winning by nine wickets and securing their first Test victory on Australian soil.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto called it 'the biggest win so far for Bangladesh in any format.'
- Official
- Australia captain Pat Cummins admitted, 'They outplayed us in all facets, they were patient and disciplined.'
- Analysts
- Cricinfo described the defeat as 'a defeat like no other for Australia' that 'sets alarm bells ringing.'