Historic Upset: Bangladesh Clinches Stunning Nine-Wicket Test Victory Over Australia in Darwin

Bangladesh achieved one of the most remarkable victories in modern cricket history by defeating multiple format world champions Australia by nine wickets in the first Test in Darwin. Needing just 57 runs to win on Sunday, Bangladesh successfully chased down the target to complete a historic upset in the series opener at Marrara Oval.

The Tigers controlled the match right from the opening session, bundling out Australia for 198 in their first innings before posting a formidable 426 against the full-strength hosts. Seamer Hasan Mahmud was named star of the match after claiming nine wickets overall and contributing with the bat by facing 92 deliveries in the first innings. On Sunday, Mominul Haque struck a boundary off Beau Webster to seal Bangladesh's first-ever Test victory in Australia amidst the stifling heat.

“This is the biggest win so far for Bangladesh in any format,” stated Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto. “Going forward, we want to do something special in the future.”

Bangladesh's dominance was fueled by a disciplined and potent pace attack featuring Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, and Ebadot Hussain, which overshadowed an Australian bowling lineup boasting legendary names like Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, and Josh Hazlewood. Captain Shanto credited the improved work ethic of the fast bowlers for the triumph, highlighting how the team now prioritizes and thrives in the Test format.

Defeating the top-ranked Test nation in their home territory marks the ultimate achievement for the South Asian squad in their 26 years of playing Test cricket. Despite heroic contributions throughout the lineup, spin-bowling all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz delivered the crucial blows on day four as Australia were dismissed for 284.

Miraz, who had earlier scored 65 runs in the first innings and dismissed Steve Smith, added four more wickets on the final day after Australia resumed at 161-4. His crucial spells accounted for Alex Carey, Beau Webster, Pat Cummins, and Nathan Lyon. Cameron Green managed to score his first Test century on home soil with 104 runs before playing onto his stumps to give Mahmud his ninth wicket of the match.

Chasing a modest target of 57, opener Shadman Islam (25 not out) and number three Mominul Haque (30 not out) wrapped up the victory in 14.2 overs. Australian captain Pat Cummins admitted the match slipped away on the first day when the home batters failed to handle Bangladesh's aggressive pace attack.