Bangladesh beat Australia by nine wickets in the first Test at Marrara Stadium, Darwin, on 16 August 2026. It was Bangladesh’s first Test win in Australia, at their third attempt in the country. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto called it the biggest win for Bangladesh in any format.
How the Test unfolded
Australia were bowled out for 198 in their first innings, with seamer Hasan Mahmud taking the key early wickets. Bangladesh then built a lead of 228 by making 426, led by a maiden Test century from opener Tanzid Hasan.
Australia fought back in their second innings through Cameron Green, who made 104 before he was beaten by a ball that kept low. Off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz took 5 for 66 as Australia were bowled out for 284, leaving Bangladesh only 57 to win. They got there for the loss of one wicket, with Mominul Haque hitting the winning boundary on Sunday, 16 August. Green’s 104 was his third Test century.
Scorecard summary
| Innings | Score | Standout |
|---|---|---|
| Australia 1st | 198 | Hasan Mahmud took the key early wickets |
| Bangladesh 1st | 426 | Tanzid Hasan, maiden Test hundred |
| Australia 2nd | 284 | Cameron Green 104; Mehidy Hasan Miraz 5/66 |
| Bangladesh 2nd | 57/1 | Bangladesh won by 9 wickets |
Why the result matters
Australia had not lost a home Test to Bangladesh before. Pat Cummins’ side came into the series as clear favourites, and Bangladesh outplayed them with bat, ball and in the field.
The win also counts in the World Test Championship. Bangladesh are fourth in the 2025-27 standings on 55.56 per cent, and Australia remain top. See the latest positions in our WTC points table 2025-27.
Updated 14 October 2026. Sources: Kuwait Times (AFP) match report and The Express Tribune.
