DARWIN, AUSTRALIA — The Bangladesh Men’s Cricket Team etched their name into the history books on Sunday, defeating Australia by nine wickets in the first Test at Marrara Cricket Ground to secure their first-ever red-ball victory on Australian soil.
The landmark win marks Bangladesh’s second Test victory over Australia overall—following their 20-run triumph in Mirpur in 2017—and gives the visitors a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
Match Overview & Key Performances
Mahmud’s First-Innings Masterclass: Pacer Hasan Mahmud set the tone early, exploiting seam movement and bounce to claim 6/55 and bundle Australia out for 198. Steve Smith top-scored for the hosts with 71.
Commanding First-Innings Lead: Bangladesh responded with a formidable 426, built on a brilliant century from opener Tanzid Hasan (101) alongside strong half-centuries from captain Najmul Hossain Shanto (84) and Mehidy Hasan Miraz (65). Josh Hazlewood took 6/89 for Australia.
Miraz Spins Bangladesh to Victory: Trailing by 228 runs, Australia were dismissed for 284 in their second innings despite a resilient 104 from Cameron Green. Off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz capitalised on turning conditions to pick up 5/66.
Clinical Chase: Bangladesh comfortably reached the 57-run target in 14.2 overs for the loss of just one wicket, with Mominul Haque (30*) and Shadman Islam (25) finishing the job.
Match Scorecard Summary
Australia 1st Innings: 198 all out (Steve Smith 71; Hasan Mahmud 6/55)
Bangladesh 1st Innings: 426 all out (Tanzid Hasan 101, Najmul Hossain Shanto 84; Josh Hazlewood 6/89)
Australia 2nd Innings: 284 all out (Cameron Green 104, Steve Smith 44; Mehidy Hasan Miraz 5/66)
Bangladesh 2nd Innings: 57/1 (14.2 ov) — Target: 57
Result: Bangladesh won by 9 wickets
