Bangladesh won their first-ever Test match in Australia by defeating the top-ranked Australian side by nine wickets in Darwin, finishing on day four of the scheduled five-day match on August 16, 2026 [1, 2, 3]. Chasing a target of 57 runs, Bangladesh sealed the victory with Mominul Haque hitting the winning runs [1, 3].

Bangladesh scored 426 in their first innings to take a sizeable lead after Australia posted 198 in their opening innings [1]. Mehidy Hasan Miraz stood out for Bangladesh, taking 5-66 in Australia's second innings and scoring 65 runs in Bangladesh's first innings, showing his all-round strength [1, 3]. Cameron Green was the lone Australian batsman to reach three figures with a valiant 104, but it was not enough to turn the Test around [1, 3].

Australia fought back somewhat in their second innings, scoring 284, but Bangladesh’s Mahmud Hasan bowled impressively throughout the match, taking 6-55 in Australia's first innings and 3-56 in the second, earning player of the match honors [1, 3]. Australian bowler Josh Hazlewood took six wickets for 89 runs in Bangladesh's first innings, but Bangladesh's strong batting and bowling performances proved decisive [1, 3].

Bangladesh had not played a Test series in Australia since 2003, making the landmark win a historic moment for the team and their fans [1, 3]. Najmul Hossain Shanto called it "the biggest win so far for Bangladesh in any format," expressing pride in the team's effort and hard work [1]. Former captain Akram Khan said, "It was something we dreamed of but perhaps none of us expected Bangladesh to dominate and win like this."

Australian commentator Jim Maxwell described the result as "one of the most embarrassing defeats that Australia have ever suffered in Test cricket" [1]. The win has been widely celebrated by Bangladesh players and fans as their biggest achievement in Test cricket history [1, 2, 3].

Bangladesh now lead the first Test of the Australia series after completing the victory on the fourth day, with the remaining matches set to follow in the coming weeks.