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Bangladesh Wins First Test in Australia, Takes 1-0 Lead

8/16/2026

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Summary

Bangladesh Wins Test

Bangladesh won by nine wickets in Darwin, its first Test victory on Australian soil and a 1-0 series lead.
Hasan Mahmud claimed a career-best 6 for 55 as Australia were bowled out for 198 in their first innings.
Tanzid Hasan scored 101, the first Bangladeshi Test century in Australia.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz took 5 for 66, scored 65 and became the first Bangladeshi spinner with a five-wicket haul in Australia.

Summary

Cummins Calls Review

Pat Cummins said the batting order is not functioning and that selectors will review Matt Renshaw, Campbell Kellaway, Sam Kostas and Josh Inglis for the Mackay Test.
Former captain Ricky Ponting called for significant change and regeneration, including a new opener and number three, after the loss.
Mitchell Starc’s knee was caught in the Darwin grass while taking a catch, raising worries the outfield could worsen.

History

Historical Context

Pakistan’s 1992 World Cup triumph, secured by Imran Khan’s 72-run innings and the final wicket on 25 March at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, gave the nation its first title and made it the sixth country ever to win the tournament, beating England by 22 runs. That breakthrough showed emerging teams could succeed, a narrative echoed by Bangladesh’s recent victory in Darwin.

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Bangladesh Wins Test

Bangladesh won by nine wickets in Darwin, its first Test victory on Australian soil and a 1-0 series lead.
Hasan Mahmud claimed a career-best 6 for 55 as Australia were bowled out for 198 in their first innings.
Tanzid Hasan scored 101, the first Bangladeshi Test century in Australia.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz took 5 for 66, scored 65 and became the first Bangladeshi spinner with a five-wicket haul in Australia.

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