Bangladesh make history with first-ever Test cricket win in Australia
Bangladesh achieved a historic nine-wicket victory over Australia in the first Test match held in Darwin. This marks the first time Bangladesh has defeated Australia on Australian soil in the 26-year history of their Test cricket rivalry.
Why it matters
This victory is considered one of the greatest upsets in Test cricket history, signaling a significant shift in the competitive landscape of the sport.
Bangladesh dominated Australia throughout, and the margin of victory will send shockwaves through the cricketing world.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Bangladesh players pose for a group photo after their first-ever Test win against Australia, in Darwin, on August 16, 2026 [William West/AFP] By Reuters Published On 16 Aug 2026 16 Aug 2026 Bangladesh chased down 57 runs to complete a landmark nine-wicket victory over Australia in the series opener in Darwin on Sunday in one of Test cricket’s greatest upsets.
Mominul Haque cut Beau Webster to the fence for the winning runs to secure Bangladesh’s first Test win in Australia within four days in stifling heat at Marrara Oval, foiling a valiant century from home all-rounder Cameron Green.
The winning boundary triggered jubilation among Bangladesh’s players, who jumped and shouted on the sidelines.
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