DARWIN — Bangladesh defeated Australia by nine wickets in the first Test match of the series at Marrara Oval in Darwin. The victory marked Bangladesh's first-ever Test win in Australia.

Mominul Haque hit the winning boundary off the bowling of Beau Webster to seal the result. Mominul Haque remained not out on 30 runs at the end of the match, having guided his team through the final chase after Bangladesh required 57 runs to win.

The outcome ended a long-standing dominance by the home side against visitors from the continent. Bangladesh's victory over Australia marked the first time an Asian team had defeated Australia at home since 1995, ending a 31-year unbeaten streak. Australia had not lost a home Test to an Asian team other than India since 1995. Australia is currently ranked number one in Test cricket.

Hasan Mahmud delivered a standout performance with the ball across both innings. Hasan Mahmud took 6 wickets for 55 runs in Australia's first innings, helping restrict the hosts to a low total. Australia were bowled out for 198 in their first innings.

Australia attempted to recover in their second innings but fell short of setting a challenging target. Australia were bowled out for 284 in their second innings. Cameron Green scored 104 runs in Australia's second innings, which was the highest score for Australia in the match. Mitchell Starc and Cameron Green shared an eighth-wicket partnership of 43 runs in Australia's second innings to add some resistance late in the innings.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz played a crucial role with the ball in the second innings as well. Mehidy Hasan Miraz took 5 wickets for 66 runs in Australia's second innings, becoming the first Bangladeshi spinner to take a five-wicket haul in Tests in Australia. His victims included key batsmen, as Mehidy Hasan Miraz dismissed Steve Smith for 44 runs in Australia's second innings.

He also accounted for lower-order contributors, dismissing Alex Carey for 30 runs, Beau Webster for 5 runs, Pat Cummins for 8 runs, and Nathan Lyon for 15 runs. Taskin Ahmed dismissed Mitchell Starc for 18 runs, and Hasan Mahmud dismissed Cameron Green.

In the second innings chase, Bangladesh lost an early wicket. Tanzid Hasan was dismissed for 0 runs, with Josh Hazlewood dismissing him. Shadman Islam scored 25 runs before the middle order stabilized the pursuit.

Hasan Mahmud was named player of the match for his overall contribution. Hasan Mahmud recorded match figures of 9-111, the best by a visiting bowler in Australia in the past 15 years. Bangladesh's win in Darwin was their second Test victory against Australia in just seven matches, making them the fastest Asian team to achieve a Test win in Australia with only three attempts.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz said the result was excellent and a great moment for the team, noting that the way they played showed their character and that everything was perfect.

Najmul Hossain Shanto said this was the biggest win so far for Bangladesh in any format and that going forward they wanted to do something special in the future. He added that he was very happy and proud of himself and the way the players performed, acknowledging the hard work they had put in. Pat Cummins said Bangladesh outplayed Australia in all facets, that they were patient and disciplined, and that Australia’s preparation had been spot-on with no excuses.

Why It Matters

The result carries historical weight given the relative standings of the two teams. Australia entered the match as the top-ranked Test team in the world, while Bangladesh had never previously won a Test match on Australian soil. The victory breaks a three-decade pattern of Australian invincibility against Asian opponents at home, excluding India, and demonstrates Bangladesh's growing competitiveness in the longest format of the game.

This win adds to Bangladesh's limited but growing record against Australia. Their only previous Test victory against Australia occurred in Mirpur in 2017. The previous Test series between Australia and Bangladesh in Australia occurred in 2003, when Australia won the series 2-0. The current result suggests a shift in the competitive balance between the two nations in Test cricket.

Timeline

On 2003-01-01, the previous Test series between Australia and Bangladesh in Australia occurred. On 2003-01-01, Australia won the 2003 Test series against Bangladesh 2-0. On 2017-01-01, Bangladesh's only previous Test victory against Australia occurred in Mirpur.

On 2026-08-13, Hasan Mahmud took 6 wickets for 55 runs in Australia's first innings. On 2026-08-13, Australia were bowled out for 198 in their first innings. On 2026-08-14, Mehidy Hasan Miraz scored 65 runs in Bangladesh's first innings. On 2026-08-14, Josh Hazlewood took 6 wickets for 89 runs in Bangladesh's first innings.

What's New

Additional reporting shows that Bangladesh's win in Darwin was their second Test victory against Australia in just seven matches, making them the fastest Asian team to achieve a Test win in Australia with only three attempts. Further context notes that Bangladesh's victory over Australia marked the first time an Asian team had defeated Australia at home since 1995, ending a 31-year unbeaten streak. It is also noted that Australia had not lost a home Test to an Asian team other than India since 1995, a streak that was broken by Bangladesh's win in Darwin.

Records show that Bangladesh's first innings total of 426 was their highest score against Australia in a Test match, surpassing their previous best of 353 in the 2017 Test in Dhaka. Statistical analysis confirms that Mehidy Hasan Miraz became the first Bangladeshi spinner to take a five-wicket haul in Tests in Australia, with figures of 5/66 in the second innings. Najmul Hossain Shanto said this was the biggest win so far for Bangladesh in any format and that going forward they wanted to do something special in the future. He added that he was very happy, proud of himself and the way the players performed, and that they had done a lot of hard work. Match data indicates that Cameron Green's century (104) was the highest score for Australia in the match, but it was not enough to prevent a nine-wicket defeat.

How Sources Differ

Sources present different details regarding Bangladesh's first innings performance against Australia. One source states that Bangladesh's first innings total of 426 was their highest score against Australia in a Test match, surpassing their previous best of 353 in the 2017 Test in Dhaka. Another source notes that earlier coverage on 2026-08-13 reported: Australia collapse in Bangladesh's dream start - first Test scorecard.

There are varying details regarding the history of Test matches between the two nations. One source states that Bangladesh's first innings total of 426 was their highest score against Australia in a Test match, surpassing their previous best of 353 in the 2017 Test in Dhaka. The ICC Historical Fixtures Record states that the previous Test series between Australia and Bangladesh in Australia occurred in 2003.

Sources differ on the specifics of the current match context. One source states that Bangladesh's first innings total of 426 was their highest score against Australia in a Test match, surpassing their previous best of 353 in the 2017 Test in Dhaka. The ICC Test Match Scorecard, Australia vs Bangladesh, Darwin, August 2026 states that Bangladesh defeated Australia by nine wickets in the first Test match of the series.

Historical records provide different contexts for previous encounters. One source states that Bangladesh's first innings total of 426 was their highest score against Australia in a Test match, surpassing their previous best of 353 in the 2017 Test in Dhaka. The ICC Historical Match Results states that Bangladesh's only previous Test victory against Australia occurred in Mirpur in 2017.

Sources offer different perspectives on the significance of the win. One source states that Bangladesh's first innings total of 426 was their highest score against Australia in a Test match, surpassing their previous best of 353 in the 2017 Test in Dhaka. The ICC Test Match Records states that the victory marked Bangladesh's first-ever Test win in Australia.

Details regarding Mehidy Hasan Miraz's second innings performance vary in emphasis. One source states that Mehidy Hasan Miraz became the first Bangladeshi spinner to take a five-wicket haul in Tests in Australia, with figures of 5/66 in the second innings. The ICC Test Match Scorecard, Australia vs Bangladesh, Darwin, August 2026 states that Mehidy Hasan Miraz took 5 wickets for 66 runs in Australia's second innings.

Sources highlight different aspects of Mehidy Hasan Miraz's contributions. One source states that Mehidy Hasan Miraz became the first Bangladeshi spinner to take a five-wicket haul in Tests in Australia, with figures of 5/66 in the second innings. The ICC Test Match Scorecard, Australia vs Bangladesh, Darwin, August 2026 states that Mehidy Hasan Miraz scored 65 runs in Bangladesh's first innings.

Specific dismissal details are presented differently across sources. One source states that Mehidy Hasan Miraz became the first Bangladeshi spinner to take a five-wicket haul in Tests in Australia, with figures of 5/66 in the second innings. The ICC Test Match Scorecard, Australia vs Bangladesh, Darwin, August 2026 states that Mehidy Hasan Miraz dismissed Steve Smith for 44 runs in Australia's second innings.