Bangladesh stun Australia with historic nine-wicket Test victory

Tanzid Hasan powers Bangladesh to huge first-innings total

Tanzid Hasan played a key role in Bangladesh’s commanding first innings.

He scored a century as Bangladesh moved well ahead of the hosts and took control of the match.

The visitors’ strong batting display gave their bowlers a major advantage when Australia returned to bat for the second time.

Bangladesh’s first-innings total of 426 proved difficult for Australia to overcome.

Australia struggle despite Cameron Green century

Australia showed some resistance in their second innings, with Cameron Green scoring 104.

However, the hosts could not build a big enough total to put Bangladesh under serious pressure.

Australia were eventually bowled out for 284, leaving Bangladesh with a target of only 57 runs.

The result meant Bangladesh needed only a short final-innings chase to complete one of the biggest Test wins in their history.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz leads Bangladesh’s bowling attack

Mehidy Hasan Miraz was among Bangladesh’s leading performers in the second innings.

The all-rounder claimed five wickets as Bangladesh broke through Australia’s batting line-up.

Hasan Mahmud also played a major role throughout the match, finishing with nine wickets.

His contribution helped Bangladesh maintain pressure on Australia and complete the historic victory.

Bangladesh chase down 57-run target

With Australia dismissed for 284, Bangladesh were left with a target of only 57 runs. The visitors completed the chase comfortably, losing just one wicket.

The nine-wicket victory sealed a remarkable result for Bangladesh and gave them a 1-0 lead in the two-Test series. The second Test is scheduled to be played in Mackay, with Australia now facing the pressure of needing a win to level the series.

A major upset for Australia

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The defeat represents a major setback for Australia, who entered the series as the top-ranked side in the World Test Championship standings. Bangladesh, meanwhile, came into the series with a lower points percentage but produced a commanding performance in Darwin.

Australia’s batting problems were especially clear after the team managed only 198 in the first innings. Their second-innings recovery was not enough to prevent Bangladesh from completing a historic victory.

Why Bangladesh’s victory matters

The result is significant because Bangladesh had never previously won a Test match in Australia. Their earlier Test victory over Australia came in Dhaka in 2017.

The Darwin win therefore adds another major achievement to Bangladesh’s Test cricket history and shows the team’s growing ability to compete away from home. The performance was particularly impressive because Bangladesh dominated both with the bat and the ball.

Australia face pressure before second Test

The defeat is likely to increase pressure on Australia ahead of the second Test. The team’s batting performance will come under close examination after a poor first innings and an unsuccessful attempt to set Bangladesh a challenging target.

Australia will now need to make major improvements if they are to prevent Bangladesh from winning the two-match series. The second Test in Mackay will therefore carry even greater importance for the hosts.