Bangladesh defeated Australia by nine wickets in the first Test in Darwin, securing their maiden Test win on Australian territory and taking a 1-0 series lead.
Bangladesh completed a remarkable upset on Sunday, defeating Australia by nine wickets in the opening Test of a two-match series held in Darwin. The visitors achieved the target of 57 runs with minimal resistance, losing just one wicket during the chase to secure what marks their first Test victory on Australian soil.
The foundation for Bangladesh's success was laid through strong batting performances in their first innings. Tanzid Hasan scored 101 to become the first Bangladeshi batter to register a Test century in Australia, while Najmul Hossain Shanto contributed 84 and Mehidy Hasan Miraz added 65. These efforts allowed Bangladesh to post 426 in response to Australia's first-innings total of 198, establishing a commanding 228-run advantage.
Australia attempted a comeback in their second innings with Cameron Green scoring 104, but Bangladesh's bowling unit proved too disciplined. Mehidy Hasan Miraz was instrumental, claiming five wickets to restrict Australia to 284 and leave Bangladesh with a straightforward chase. Despite losing Tanzid Hasan early, Shadman Islam and Mominul Haque guided their side to the target without further difficulty.
The result marks Bangladesh's second Test victory over Australia overall, following a 20-run triumph in Dhaka in 2017. For Australia, Josh Hazlewood was a bright spot, taking six wickets in Bangladesh's first innings while reaching the milestone of 300 Test wickets. The two teams will meet again in Mackay from August 22 for the second Test, with Bangladesh holding a 1-0 series advantage.
