Bangladesh achieved a historic milestone on Sunday by securing their first-ever Test cricket victory in Australia. The South Asian team completed a nine-wicket triumph over the host nation at Marrara Oval in Darwin, chasing down a target of 57 runs in what many are calling one of the sport’s greatest upsets. Mominul Haque struck the winning boundary to spark celebrations among the Bangladesh players and supporters.
The victory becomes particularly significant given that Bangladesh faced the world’s top-ranked Test nation on its home turf. The team’s dominance extended across all facets of the game, with strong performances from both batsmen and bowlers throughout the four-day encounter. Bangladesh posted 426 runs in their first innings, while Australia managed only 198, establishing a commanding position early in the match.
All-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz emerged as a key player in Bangladesh’s success, taking four crucial wickets on the final day as Australia was dismissed for 284. Cameron Green’s century proved insufficient to prevent the hosts’ defeat, while fellow seamer Hasan Mahmud claimed nine wickets across the match. The result marks a remarkable achievement for a Bangladesh team determined to prove their credentials 23 years after Australia last hosted them in a Test series.
Originally reported by Aljazeera →
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