Bangladesh stun Australia for first-ever Test win on Australian soil in Darwin

BANGLADESH thrashed Australia by nine wickets on the fourth day of the series-opener in Darwin to complete one of Test cricket’s greatest upsets. After bowling the hosts out for 284 and needing 57 to win, Mominul Haque cut Beau Webster to the boundary for the winning runs to seal the nation’s first Test victory in […]

Bangladesh completed a stunning nine-wicket victory over Australia in the first test on Sunday, securing its first win on Australian soil and only its second victory over top-ranked…

Bangladesh registered their maiden victory down under with a nine-wicket triumph over hosts Australia in the first Test in Darwin, and here are seven unexpected Test victories from the past decade.

Darwin: Bangladesh have managed to pull off a miraculous win over Australia in the first Test match of the ongoing two-game series. Najmul Hossain Shanto's team tamed a full-strength Australian side in Darwin on Sunday to achieve what will be remembered far from the boundary ropes and for ages to come.Captain Shanto called it "the biggest win for Bangladesh in any format", and it reflects considering how big a mountain they have moved. Playing without their premier fast bowlers Nahid Rana and Shoriful Islam, both of whom were not available due to injuries, and defeating a full-strength Australian team will indeed stand out as their biggest achievement to date. Here, IANS takes a look at five biggest upsets that Bangladesh have ever produced in all formats.1999 World Cup win over PakistanBangladesh's win over Pakistan in the 1999 ODI World Cup is one of the biggest moments for them. They stunned the 1992 champions Pakistan and finalists of the 1999 ODI World Cup in a group stage match, which showed them the way that they can beat top sides in the world. Batting first in Northampton, Bangladesh had put up 223/9, a total which seemed below par. But Khaled Mahmud turned out to be a hero with the ball as he took three wickets and triggered the Pakistan collapse.Arsenal vs Manchester City, FA Community Shield Match Preview & Live Streaming Details: When & Where To Watch In India? The team had the likes of Saeed Anwar, Shahid Afridi, Inzamam-ul-Haq and Saleem Malik as top batters, but Mahmud removed the cream of Pakistan's batting with wickets of Afridi, Inzamam and Saleem. In no time, Pakistan were 42/5, and they could never recover from it, getting bowled out for 161. This win also helped Bangladesh earn a full-member ICC status in 2000.Bangladesh's 2005 NatWest win over AustraliaAnother historic moment in Bangladesh's cricket odyssey arrived in 2005 when they famously stunned the 2005 Australian Invincibles. A team that won the 1999 and the 2003 World Cup and featured the likes of legends Adam Gilchrist, Matthew Hayden, Ricky Ponting, Michael Hussey, Michael Clarke and Glenn McGrath was defeated by a minnow-considered side led by Habibul Bashar. The Aussies put up a fine display in the first innings despite a shaky start when they lost Gilchrist and Ponting with the team's score standing at 9/2. Strong outings from Damien Martyn (77) and Michael Clarke (54) helped the Aussies put 249/5 in Cardiff. However, Mohammad Ashraful etched his name into the history books after scoring 100 from 101 balls as he guided the team home, with Aftab Ahmed also scoring a quick-fire 21 from 13 deliveries. This was their first-ever ODI win against the Aussies.'Main Girlfriend Hoon Tumhari?': Rinku Singh's Hilarious Reply To Video Creator's 'I Love You' Remark Goes Viral | Video The 2007 upset of India in ODI World CupAnother huge result for Bangladesh in their cricket history was beating a strong Indian side in the 2007 ODI World Cup. The Men in Blue had a horror time from 2006 onwards and didn't had the confidence heading into the World Cup in the Caribbean. Still, beating a team like stars with Sourav Ganguly, Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid, among others, stands as one of their most accomplished outings in international cricket. India were bowled out for 191 in the first innings after Mashrafe Mortaza picked up a four-wicket haul and Abdur Razzak and Mohammad Rafique took three each. Mushfiqur Rahim held the chase firmly with his 107-ball unbeaten 56, while Shakib Al Hasan also scored a crucial 53 from 86 deliveries. Rahim and Mohammad Ashraful ended the match in a five-wicket win for Bangladesh, which played a long way in India's group-stage exit from the tournament.Bangladesh's historic win over New Zealand in 2022Bangladesh achieved a huge result in the first Test of their two-match trip to New Zealand in 2022. The side, led by Mominul Haque, defeated the 2021 World Test Champions in their own backyard in Mount Maunganui, which marked their first-ever Test win in SENA nations. Although New Zealand were missing Kane Williamson, they still had the likes of Tom Latham, Ross Taylor, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, and Kyle Jamieson. Moreover, New Zealand were on a 17-game winning streak at home, which the Bangla Tigers famously ended. 'Biggest Upset': Mark Waugh, Ponting And Hayden Slam Australia After Bangladesh Shock New Zealand made a strong 328 in the first innings with Devon Conway hitting a hundred. Bangladesh replied well with 458, with Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shanto, Mominul and Litton Das all hitting half centuries. Ebadot Hossain took a six-wicket haul in the second innings as the hosts were bowled out for 169 before the Asian side scripted a famous eight-wicket win.Bangladesh's win over Australia in DarwinThe victory in Darwin in 2026 stands as one of the greatest wins for Bangladesh. The mighty Aussies were at full strength with the likes of Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc all in the team along with their top batters. On the other hand, Bangladesh were missing crucial fast bowlers Nahid Rana and Shoriful Islam. But they managed to stun the hosts.Hasan Mahmud, right-arm speedster, stood tall and picked up a six-wicket haul in the first innings to bowl Australia out for 198. Tanzid Hasan Tamim replied with a century and helped Bangladesh make 426 in the first innings. Aussies put up a fight with Cameron Green scoring a hundred but ended up making only 284, handing a meagre target of 57 to the Asian side, which they chased down with nine wickets in hand.(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

No 1 ranked Test team were thoroughly outplayed as Bangladesh claimed one of the biggest upsets in history in Darwin

Unfancied Bangladesh dominated a full-strength Australia throughout and the margin of victory will send shock waves through the cricketing world.

Unfancied Bangladesh dominated a full-strength Australia throughout and the margin of victory will send shock waves through the cricketing world.

Bangladesh have pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Test cricket, defeating Australia by nine wickets in Darwin to secure their first-ever Test victory on Australian soil.

Bangladesh achieved a historic nine-wicket Test victory over Australia in Darwin. This marked Bangladesh's first-ever Test win on Australian soil. Australia was dismissed for 198 and then 284 in their respective innings. Bangladesh responded with 426 runs, establishing a significant first-innings lead. The visitors then comfortably chased down a small target to secure the win.

Bangladesh dominated Australia throughout, and the margin of victory will send shockwaves through the cricketing world.

Bangladesh dominated Australia throughout, and the margin of victory will send shockwaves through the cricketing world.

Bangladesh’s historic Test win over Australia has dealt a big blow to India’s hopes in the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC). The eight-wicket win in Darwin lifted Bangladesh’s points percentage from 58.33 to 66.67. India, meanwhile, are sixth in the table with a PCT of 48.15.The result has made the race for the top two spots even tougher for India. Bangladesh are now fourth, while New Zealand are third with 72.22 per cent and South Africa are second with 75.00. India will need a strong run in their remaining matches to close the gap.A look at the current #WTC27 standings after Bangladesh's stellar victory against Australia : https://t.co/TJt9cbipMe pic.twitter.com/STlrZu6ZUy— ICC (@ICC) August 16, 2026 Bangladesh’s win is also significant because Australia’s PCT dropped from 87.50 to 77.77. That has brought Australia closer to South Africa and New Zealand at the top of the table. With Bangladesh also gaining ground, India now have more teams ahead of them to catch.India still have a chance to improve their position, but they have little room for error. Every win will be important if they are to push towards the top two and secure a place in the WTC final. Bangladesh’s stunning victory has made that road considerably harder for India.Wild Celebrations Erupt As Bangladesh Shock Australia To Create History With First-Ever Test Win On Australian Soil | VideoBangladesh completed one of the most stunning upsets in men’s Test cricket history on Sunday by thrashing top-ranked Australia by nine wickets in the series opener at Marrara Oval on Sunday. The victory marked Bangladesh’s first-ever Test win on Australian soil in only their third attempt, especially coming after their first red-ball appearance in the country in 23 years. Najmul Hossain Shanto’s men arrived as overwhelming underdogs after suffering an innings defeat to a Cricket Australia XI, including being bowled out for 54.

It was a thoroughly deserved result for Bangladesh, which had outplayed Australia for much of the test after home captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bat.

Bangladesh completed a stunning nine-wicket victory over Australia in the first Test on Sunday, securing their first win on Australian soil and just their second Test victory over the world’s top-ranked side.

Bangladesh completed a stunning nine-wicket victory over Australia in the first Test on Sunday, securing their first win on Australian soil and just their second Test victory over the world’s top-ranked side.

A dominant Bangladesh stunned hosts Australia to win the first Test by nine wickets in Darwin on Sunday for a historic maiden Test victory on Australian soil. After bowling Australia out for 284 and needing 57 to win, the visitors cruised past the total when Mominul Haque slashed Beau Webster to the backward point boundary. Bangladesh dominated Australia throughout the match and the margin of victory will send shockwaves through the cricketing world. After bowling Australia out for 198 in the first innings, the visitors always looked the more likely to win. They kept the pressure on throughout Sunday and didn’t panic when Cameron Green (104) brought up his third Test century after lunch on day four. Green was offered no real support from his teammates and the Bangladeshis kept taking vital scalps to leave Australia on the ropes, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz taking 5-66. The visitors went into the match with most observers giving them no chance of winning. Their only warm-up game, against a Cricket Australia XI, ended in a big loss that included a second-innings collapse where they were all out for 54. But they have completely outplayed the Australians and won every session, batting, bowling and catching better than their more illustrious counterparts. Australia, fielding their best possible team, have looked out of sorts from the beginning. Their batting failed in the first innings when they were bowled out on the opening day, then their much-vaunted bowling attack struggled against the gritty Bangladesh batsmen. Led by a maiden Test century from opener Tanzid Hasan, Bangladesh made 426 and importantly kept Australia in the field for 138 overs in Darwin’s heat and humidity. The bowlers then showed great patience Saturday to make regular breakthroughs and keep Australia under the cosh. When Australia resumed Sunday on 161-4, most of their hopes lay with Alex Carey and Green. Carey lived dangerously in the opening 30 minutes, twice edging seamer Hasan Mahmud through the vacant slips cordon for boundaries. But on 30 Mehidy produced a beautiful ball, pitching in line then turning sharply to take Carey’s outside edge to wicketkeeper Litton Das. He struck again soon after, bowling Webster for five to leave Australia 193-6 and in deep trouble. A famous victory edged ever closer when Australia captain Pat Cummins pushed forward to a Mehidy delivery and got an inside edge to short leg, where Shadman Islam took a sharp chance. Australia were 207-7, still 21 runs behind Bangladesh’s first-innings total. Green and Mitchell Starc batted sensibly to ensure Bangladesh had to bat again. Starc fell for 18 caught behind but Green was playing well and brought up his century shortly after lunch. But despite looking increasingly comfortable, he was undone when a Hasan ball kept low, hit the toe end of his bat and cannoned into the stumps. Mehidy wrapped up the innings when he trapped Nathan Lyon plumb in front leg before. Depsite losing Tanzid in the first over, Mominul and Shadman Islam cruised to victory.

Bangladesh have created one of the biggest moments in their cricket history, defeating Australia by nine wickets in the first Test in Darwin to register their maiden Test victory on Australian soil. The historic triumph sparked wild celebrations among the Bangladeshi players, who celebrated an extraordinary achievement against one of the world’s most formidable Test teams.The foundation for Bangladesh’s remarkable victory was laid on the opening day when Hasan Mahmud tore through Australia’s batting lineup with a brilliant six-wicket haul. Australia were bowled out for just 198, giving Bangladesh the perfect start in their first Test in Australia in 23 years. THE BIGGEST MOMENT FOR BANGLADESH TEST CRICKET HISTORY - Bangladesh defeated Australia for the first time Ever in Test History. pic.twitter.com/iPwPlCXMyT— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) August 16, 2026 Bangladesh then produced a superb batting performance, posting 426 in their first innings and taking a commanding 228-run lead. Tanzid Hasan made history by becoming the first Bangladeshi batter to score a Test century on Australian soil, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz also played a crucial role with the bat.Australia fought back in the second innings, with Cameron Green scoring a fighting 104, but Bangladesh’s bowlers refused to let the hosts escape. Mehidy Hasan delivered the decisive blow with a five-wicket haul as Australia were dismissed for 284, leaving Bangladesh with only 57 runs to win.Bangladesh briefly lost Tanzid Hasan for a duck while chasing the target, but Shadman Islam and Mominul Haque calmly completed the chase. When the winning runs were scored, the Bangladesh players erupted in celebration, marking a historic moment for a team that had never previously won a Test in Australia. Their nine-wicket triumph will go down as one of the greatest victories in Bangladesh cricket history.

Bangladesh achieved an impressive nine-wicket victory over Australia during the Test in Darwin, marking a pivotal moment in cricket history. Mehidy Hasan Miraz emerged as a standout player, contributing vital runs and taking crucial wickets. Cameron Green's century was not enough to salvage Australia's pride, increasing the pressure on the home side after suffering another defeat to the rising Bangladeshi team.

Bangladesh win Test match on Australian soil for first timeCameron Green century not enough to stave off nine-wicket defeatBangladesh have handed Australia one of their most humiliating and crushing Test defeats in 149 years, despite a career-saving century by Cameron Green.The visitors bowled Australia out for 284 in their second innings in Darwin and polished off the 57 runs required for victory for the loss of one wicket to secure their first Test win on Australian soil. Continue reading...

Bangladesh, without their star quick Nahid Rana, dominated Australia on day one of their two-Test series to mark one of their greatest days in Test cricket.