Bangladesh Achieves Historic Test Victory Against Australia in Darwin

In a stunning upset, the Bangladesh Cricket Team has secured their first-ever Test match victory against Australia on Australian soil. Captained by Najmul Hossain Shanto, Bangladesh triumphed by nine wickets at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin. This unexpected win comes after a shaky start to their tour, where they faced a defeat just a week prior. The match saw Bangladesh set a new record for Asian teams, becoming the fastest to win a Test in Australia. This victory not only marks a significant achievement for Bangladesh but also highlights Australia's rare home loss to an Asian team.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 16, 2026, 13:46 IST

Bangladesh's Historic Win

In a remarkable turn of events, the Bangladesh Cricket Team has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by winning their first-ever Test match against Australia on Australian soil. This historic victory took place on Sunday at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin, where the team, captained by Najmul Hossain Shanto, triumphed by nine wickets on the fourth day of the match. The cricketing community in Bangladesh is buzzing with excitement over this extraordinary accomplishment.

Unexpected Turnaround

Prior to this match, expectations were low for Bangladesh, especially after a rocky start to their 2026 tour in Australia. Many anticipated that the Test series would end in disappointment. Just a week earlier, Bangladesh faced a 54-run defeat against a Cricket Australia XI at the same venue. Given this context, their comeback victory is truly astonishing.

Australia's Surprising Loss

This defeat is a significant upset for Australia, the top-ranked team in Test cricket, as they fell to Bangladesh on home turf. Australian captain Pat Cummins opted to bat first after winning the toss, but the team was dismissed for a mere 198 runs in their first innings.

Bangladesh's Dominance

In response, Bangladesh posted an impressive total of 426 runs. Australia managed to score 284 in their second innings, but Bangladesh easily chased down the target, finishing with 57 runs for the loss of just one wicket to clinch the victory.

Record-Breaking Achievement

This victory marks a new record for Bangladesh, making them the fastest Asian team to win a Test match in Australia. For context, Pakistan achieved their first win in their seventh Test match on Australian soil, while India had to wait until their 12th Test, and Sri Lanka until their 15th. Furthermore, this nine-wicket win is Bangladesh's second-largest victory in Test cricket history, following their 10-wicket win against Pakistan in Rawalpindi in 2024. Notably, since 1995, Australia has only lost at home to two Asian Test-playing nations: India and now Bangladesh.