Historic Upset in Darwin: Bangladesh Sinks Australia by Nine Wickets to Secure First-Ever Test Win Down Under

There are moments in the long history of Test cricket that redefine the trajectory of a nation's sporting narrative, and what transpired at the TIO Stadium in Darwin will be remembered for generations.

As our editorial desk here at DailyCricInfo follows the finest chapters of international competition, the touring Bangladesh side completed a stunning, comprehensive nine-wicket victory over Australia on Day 4, sealing their first-ever Test win on Australian soil. Returning to play a Test series in Australia for the first time in 23 years, Najmul Hossain Shanto’s men completely outplayed the hosts in every single department to claim a monumental victory.

Mahmud and the Pacers Lay the Foundation

After Australian captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bat first under the baking Top End sun, the hosts were met with relentless discipline from the visiting seamers.

Pacing spearhead Hasan Mahmud breathed fire on a green-tinged surface, putting on a masterclass of seam and control to dismantle the Australian batting lineup. Mahmud finished with career-best figures of 6 for 55 from 17 overs, becoming the first-ever Bangladesh bowler to claim a five-wicket haul in a Test match in Australia. Supported capably by Taskin Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain, Bangladesh bundled Australia out for a paltry 198 in 53 overs, with Steve Smith offering lone resistance through a battling 71.

Tigers Build a Mountain with the Bat

Knowing the historical significance of the opportunity, Bangladesh’s batting unit showed incredible resolve and application to bat Australia completely out of the contest.

Young opening batsman Tanzid Hasan etched his name into folklore by scoring a brilliant 101 off 197 balls, his maiden Test century coming in only his second appearance in the format. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto anchored the top order with a fluent 84 off 126 deliveries, while all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz delivered a magnificent, patient 65 off 154 balls. Fueled by these stellar knocks, Bangladesh piled up a formidable 426 in their first innings, securing a massive, commanding lead of 228 runs.

Mehidy’s Spin Web and a Famous Chase

Facing an innings defeat, Australia needed a heroic rearguard action in their second innings. All-rounder Cameron Green answered the call with a gritty, fighting century, grinding out 104 runs from 201 balls.

However, the relentless pressure applied by Bangladesh’s bowling attack could not be stemmed for long. Off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz produced a magical spell of guile and flight, tearing through the middle and lower order to finish with outstanding figures of 5 for 66 from 33.1 overs. Combined with three more wickets from Mahmud, Bangladesh bowled Australia out for 284, setting a modest target of just 57 runs for victory.

Though Josh Hazlewood struck early to remove Tanzid, Shadman Islam (25)* and Mominul Haque (30)* calmly steered the visitors across the finish line, reaching 57 for 1 in 14.2 overs to spark wild celebrations among the travelling supporters.

• Match Result: Bangladesh won by 9 wickets
• Australia 1st Innings: 198 all out (53 overs) | Steve Smith 71, Hasan Mahmud 6/55
• Bangladesh 1st Innings: 426 all out (138 overs) | Tanzid Hasan 101, Najmul Hossain Shanto 84, Mehidy Hasan Miraz 65
• Australia 2nd Innings: 284 all out (95.1 overs) | Cameron Green 104, Mehidy Hasan Miraz 5/66
• Bangladesh 2nd Innings: 57/1 (14.2 overs) | Mominul Haque 30*, Shadman Islam 25*
• Player of the Match: Hasan Mahmud

Looking Ahead to Mackay

This historic triumph stands as only Bangladesh's second Test victory ever against Australia and their very first on foreign Australian pitches. With a 1-0 lead locked in, the caravan now shifts forward to the second and final Test at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in South Mackay, beginning August 22.

Stay tuned right here on DailyCricInfo for continuous coverage, reaction, and build-up as the Tigers look to seal a historic series victory!