Bangladesh Beat Australia by 9 Wickets in Historic First Test Win on Australian Soil

Bangladesh made history in Darwin on Sunday, August 16, by defeating australia by nine wickets in the first Test. The Najmul Hossain Shanto-led side successfully chased a target of just 57 runs in the fourth innings to register their maiden Test victory on Australian soil.

The historic result capped a remarkable performance from Bangladesh, who dominated large portions of the match with both bat and ball. Their victory also marked a major moment in the country’s Test Cricket history.

Australia Collapse in First Innings

Australia captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bat first, but the decision quickly backfired as Bangladesh’s seamers exploited the conditions.

Australia were bowled out for just 198 runs, with Bangladesh pacer Hasan Mahmud producing a career-best spell of 6/55. Steve Smith provided Australia’s biggest resistance with an attacking 71 off 76 balls.

Despite Smith’s efforts, Australia struggled to build substantial partnerships and were forced to concede the initiative to the visitors.

Tanzid Hasan Makes History for Bangladesh

Bangladesh responded with a commanding 426, putting themselves firmly in control of the Test.

Opener Tanzid Hasan played a historic innings of 101, becoming the first Bangladeshi batter to score a Test century in Australia. His knock provided the foundation for Bangladesh’s imposing first-innings total.

Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto added 84, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz contributed 65. Their efforts helped Bangladesh establish a huge 228-run first-innings lead.

Josh Hazlewood Reaches 300 Test Wickets

Australia’s experienced fast bowler Josh Hazlewood continued to add to his impressive Test record despite Bangladesh’s dominance.

Hazlewood finished with figures of 5/68 in Bangladesh’s first innings, reaching the milestone of 300 Test wickets in the process.

However, his individual achievement could not prevent Bangladesh from building a commanding advantage in the match.

Bangladesh Bowlers Complete Australia’s Collapse

Australia began their second innings with a massive 228-run deficit and immediately came under pressure from Bangladesh’s bowlers.

Hasan Mahmud struck again by dismissing both Australian openers, while spinners Taijul Islam and Mehidy Hasan Miraz continued to attack the middle order.

Steve Smith scored 44, but Australia struggled to recover as wickets continued to fall. The hosts eventually found some resistance from Cameron Green, who scored a fighting 104.

Green’s century ended a 23-year wait for an Australian Test hundred in Darwin, but Bangladesh remained firmly in control. Mehidy Hasan dismantled the lower order with an excellent 5/66, restricting Australia to a total that left Bangladesh needing only 57 runs for victory.

Bangladesh Complete Historic 57-Run Chase

Australia briefly raised hopes of an unlikely comeback when Josh Hazlewood dismissed Tanzid Hasan for a duck in the opening over of Bangladesh’s chase.

However, Shadman Islam and Mominul Haque remained composed under pressure and guided Bangladesh safely through the chase.

Shadman finished unbeaten on 25, while Mominul remained unbeaten on 30 as Bangladesh reached the target of 57 runs and sealed a historic nine-wicket victory.

Bangladesh Create History in Australia

The nine-wicket victory is a landmark moment for Bangladesh Test cricket. Winning a Test match in Australia is an achievement few visiting teams manage, making the result particularly significant for Shanto’s side.

Bangladesh’s success was built on outstanding contributions throughout the match, with Hasan Mahmud’s pace, Mehidy Hasan’s all-round performance and Tanzid Hasan’s historic century combining to put Australia under sustained pressure.

For Australia, the defeat will be a major disappointment after losing control following their first-innings collapse. Bangladesh, meanwhile, can celebrate one of the most significant Test victories in their history.