Bangladesh Secures Historic First Test Victory Over Australia in Darwin

Bangladesh made cricket history on Sunday by recording its first-ever Test victory against Australia on Australian soil, crushing the hosts by nine wickets at Marrara Stadium in Darwin. The victory, driven by Hasan Mahmud's nine-wicket match haul and Tanzid Hasan's maiden century, gave Najmul Hossain Shanto’s side a 1-0 lead in the two-match series and marked a monumental shift in international cricket dynamics.

Early Dominance Driven by Hasan Mahmud

Winning the toss and electing to bowl, Bangladesh immediately took control of the opening test through a relentless pace attack led by Hasan Mahmud. Hasan dismantled the Australian batting lineup, taking 6 for 55 to bowl out the hosts for just 198 runs in their first innings. Bangladesh responded with an authoritative batting performance, posting a massive total of 426 to secure a crucial 228-run lead. Opening batsman Tanzid Hasan anchored the innings with a brilliant 101, while skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto contributed a steady 84. Australian quick Josh Hazlewood was the standout performer for the hosts, returning figures of 6 for 89.

"Winning a Test in Australia was always our ultimate goal, and this team executed every plan perfectly." — Najmul Hossain Shanto, Bangladesh Captain

Mehidy Hasan Miraz Triggers Australian Collapse

Facing a steep deficit, Australia mounted a second-innings recovery through a gritty century from Cameron Green, who scored 104 to keep the hosts in the contest. However, off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz broke the back of the middle order, taking 5 for 66 to restrict Australia to 284. That left Bangladesh needing just 57 runs for a historic victory.

• Hasan Mahmud: 6/55 & 3/42 (Player of the Match)

• Mehidy Hasan Miraz: 5/66 in second innings

• Tanzid Hasan: 101 runs in first innings The tourists encountered minimal trouble chasing down the target, losing just one wicket before reaching the destination. Mominul Haque remained unbeaten on 30 alongside Shadman Islam on 25 to close out the landmark win.

A Watershed Moment for Bangladesh Cricket

Player of the Match honors went to Hasan Mahmud for his sensational nine-wicket contribution across both innings, setting the foundation for the historic result. The victory marks Bangladesh's most significant triumph in red-ball cricket since gaining Test status, ending decades of struggle on foreign soil against top-tier opposition. With a 1-0 lead, Bangladesh now looks to secure an unprecedented series win as both teams prepare for the second and final Test.