Darwin Test Triumph: Bangladesh Secures 9‑Wicket Win Over Australia

Bangladesh secured a landmark nine‑wicket victory against Australia in Darwin on 16 August, clinching the match on day four of the first Test. This achievement marks the country’s first Test win on Australian territory after a 23‑year gap since their last series visit.

Australia set a tiny target of 57 runs for the visitors. Bangladesh chased it down in 14.2 overs, losing just one wicket. Shadman Islam’s 25 runs and Mominul Haque’s unbeaten 30 formed the backbone of the chase.

In the opening innings, Bangladesh posted 426 runs, powered by Tanzid Hasan’s historic century – the first by a Bangladeshi batsman in a Test played in Australia. Australia managed 284 runs in reply, with Cameron Green’s solitary century (104) standing out amid a collapsing line‑up.

Bowling figures were dominated by Hasan Mahmud, who claimed nine wickets across the match and was awarded Player of the Match. With this win, Bangladesh leads the two‑match series 1‑0.