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Bangladesh Beat Australia in Darwin to Record First Test Win on Australian Soil

Bangladesh's victory, driven by Hasan Mahmud's pace and Mehidy Hasan Miraz's all‑round performance, gives them a 1–0 series lead and puts Australia's batting and selection under fresh scrutiny.

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Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto waves to the fans after his team's victory.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz (2nd R) celebrates with Najmul Hossain Shanto (L) after dismissing Australia's Pat Cummins (2nd L) on the fourth day of the first cricket Test match between Australia and Bangladesh
Australia's batsman Pat Cummins walks off after his dismissal.

Overview

  • Bangladesh defeated Australia by nine wickets in Darwin on Sunday, chasing 57 to complete the win and take a 1–0 lead in the two‑Test series.
  • Pacer Hasan Mahmud was the match leader with 6/55 in the first innings and nine wickets in the match, repeatedly breaking Australia's top order.
  • Mehidy Hasan Miraz scored 65 in Bangladesh's first innings and took five wickets in Australia's second innings to seal the collapse of the home side.
  • Josh Hazlewood took 6/89 for Australia and reached his 300th Test wicket, and Cameron Green made 104 in a lone resistance that ultimately proved insufficient.
  • The result changes World Test Championship points for both teams and has prompted calls from former players and commentators for Australia to reassess batting, selection and preparation ahead of the second Test in Mackay on August 22.