Historic day for Bangladesh cricket with victory over Australia
Bangladesh achieved a historic nine-wicket victory over Australia in the first test match held in Darwin. This upset, driven by strong performances from Mehidy Hasan Miraz, marks a significant milestone for Bangladesh cricket on the international stage.
Why it matters
This victory is considered one of the greatest upsets in test cricket history, significantly boosting the profile of Bangladesh's national team.
Bangladesh chased down 57 runs to complete a landmark nine-wicket victory over Australia in the series-opener in Darwin, in one of test cricket's greatest upsets.
Mominul Haque cut Beau Webster to the fence for the winning runs to seal 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.
Flooring a full-strength Australia, the world's top-ranked test nation in their own backyard, will be regarded by many as the South Asian nation's finest victory in 26 years of playing the game's longest format.
It took 23 years for Australia to host Bangladesh in a second test, series since sweeping them 2-0 in 2003, so Najmul Hossain Shanto's side were determined to prove their worth.
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