Bangladesh Records Historic Test Cricket Victory Against Australia
Summary: Bangladesh achieved a historic milestone by defeating Australia in a Test match on Australian soil for the first time. In the match held in Darwin, Bangladesh won by 9 wickets, marking a new chapter in Test cricket history. Mehidy Hasan Miraz played a decisive role with 5 wickets in the second innings, leading Bangladesh to victory. Kathmandu, 31 August – Bangladesh secured a historic win by defeating Australia on its home ground in a Test match for the first time. In the opening Test held in Darwin, Bangladesh triumphed over Australia by 9 wickets, adding a significant milestone to Test cricket records. Bangladesh comfortably chased down a modest target of 57 runs in the second innings while losing only one wicket. This victory marks not only Bangladesh’s first win on Australian soil but also a memorable triumph against a top-tier team away from home.
Off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz was instrumental in Bangladesh’s win. His 5 wickets in the second innings helped restrict Australia to 284 runs. Australia had scored 198 runs in the first innings, but Bangladesh responded strongly with 426 runs, securing a substantial 228-run lead. In the first innings, Tanzid Hasan scored a century, becoming the first Bangladeshi batsman to hit a Test hundred on Australian soil. Najmul Hossain Shanto contributed 84 runs, and Mehidy added 65 runs to help Bangladesh post a commanding score.
Fast bowler Hasan Mahmud took 6 wickets in the first innings, dismissing Australia for a low total. Mahmud’s 6 wickets for 55 runs marked his best Test bowling performance and provided crucial support to his team. Despite Steve Smith scoring 71 runs for Australia, his teammates could not provide significant support. In the second innings, Australia improved to 284 runs, but it was insufficient to overcome Bangladesh’s first-innings lead. Cameron Green scored a century and attempted to boost Australia’s total, but the innings ended with only a modest lead. Mehidy Hasan’s five-wicket haul, conceding 66 runs, led to Australia losing all wickets while chasing 57 runs, handing Bangladesh a remarkable win. This victory represents a major achievement for Bangladesh in Test cricket against Australia, having previously won only once against them—and that on home soil. This is Bangladesh’s first-ever Test win on Australian soil.
The series between the two teams is part of the World Test Championship. Following this historic victory in the first Test, Bangladesh enters the second Test with increased confidence. The second Test match is scheduled to begin on August 22 in Mackay.