Bangladesh's first Test win in Australia

Bangladesh secured their first-ever Test victory on Australian soil, defeating Australia by nine wickets at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin on Sunday, August 16. The historic win gave Bangladesh a 1-0 lead in the two-match series and was hailed by captain Najmul Hossain Shanto as the team's biggest achievement in any format.

The visitors established control from the outset after electing to bat. Bangladesh posted 426 in their first innings, built around a maiden Test century from opener Tanzid Hasan, who scored 101. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto contributed 84, while all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz added 65. In reply, Australia were bowled out for just 198, with fast bowler Hasan Mahmud claiming a pivotal six-wicket haul for 55 runs.

This 228-run first-innings lead proved decisive. Although Cameron Green scored a defiant 104 in Australia's second innings, Mehidy Hasan Miraz took five wickets for 56 runs to dismiss the hosts for 284. The victory target was a mere 57 runs, which Bangladesh chased down comfortably in the second session of the fourth day, losing only one wicket. Mominul Haque was unbeaten on 30 when he struck the winning boundary.