Bangladesh Achieves Historic Test Victory Against Australia

Prime Minister Congratulates Cricket Team

Tarique Rahman, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, extended his congratulations to the men's cricket team via a video call after they achieved a remarkable upset in Test cricket. The team, led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, triumphed over Australia by nine wickets in Darwin on Sunday. This victory marks a significant milestone, making Bangladesh the third Asian nation, following India and Pakistan, to secure a Test win on Australian soil.

Historic Win Celebrated

In a video shared by Bangladesh Cricket on X, the Prime Minister is seen engaging with the team, celebrating their extraordinary accomplishment. The post humorously notes the joy of receiving a call from the Prime Minister, highlighting the significance of the moment. This defeat was particularly notable as it marked Australia's first Test loss to Bangladesh at home, giving the visitors a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

Match Summary

In the match, Australia was bowled out for 198 runs in their first innings and managed to score 284 in their second, setting Bangladesh a target of 57 runs. The visitors successfully chased down the target, with Mominul Haque remaining unbeaten on 30 and Shadman Islam not out on 25. Bangladesh's strong first-innings total of 426 laid the groundwork for their victory, with Tanzid Hasan scoring his maiden Test century at 101, while Najmul Hossain Shanto contributed 84 runs and Mehidy Hasan Miraz added a vital 65.

Bowling Highlights

In the first innings, Australia's Josh Hazlewood stood out with six wickets for 89 runs, but Bangladesh's significant first-innings lead put pressure on the hosts. Australia struggled, with Steve Smith scoring 71 runs, but Hasan Mahmud's impressive six-wicket haul for 55 runs helped dismiss Australia cheaply. Ebadot Hossain also took two wickets.

Australia fought back in their second innings, with Cameron Green scoring 104 and Steve Smith adding 44 runs. However, Bangladesh's bowlers maintained control, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz taking five wickets for 56 runs and Hasan Mahmud claiming three for 66, leading to Australia's dismissal for 284.