Australia loses to Bangladesh in Darwin Test as Smith offers support
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 5:12 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Australia suffered a nine-wicket loss to Bangladesh in a Test in Darwin on August 16, marking Bangladesh's first Test victory on Australian soil. Steve Smith labeled the result a 'blip' while emphasizing Australia's No. 1 ranking. After being bowled out for 198 in the first innings, Bangladesh posted 426 runs for a significant lead. Australia managed 284 in their second innings, with a century from Cameron Green. Bangladesh chased down the target efficiently, wrapping up the match in 14.2 overs.
- •Bangladesh claims first Test win in Australia, only second overall against Australia
- •Steve Smith refers to defeat as a 'blip' for the number one team
- •Australia scored 198 in the first innings, trailing by 228 runs
- •Cameron Green scored 100 in Australia's second innings of 284
- •Next Test set for August 22 in Mackay
- 5:12 PMYahoo Sports — 'We weren’t able to catch': Steve Smith admits Australia were 'outplayed' after historic Bangladesh defeat
- 9:26 AMYahoo Sports — 'A bit of a blip!: Steve Smith defends No. 1 Australia after Bangladesh's historic 9-wicket Darwin upset
"Bangladesh secured their first-ever Test victory on Australian soil in Darwin. The team achieved this historic win by defeating Australia by nine wickets. Australia struggled with batting across both innings, failing to build partnerships. Steve Smith acknowledged Bangladesh's superior performance while backing Australia. The team aims to bounce back after this unexpected defeat.
"Steve Smith addressed Australia's shock Darwin Test defeat, backing the No. 1-ranked side to bounce back while giving full credit to a dominant Bangladesh.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 5:12 PM'We weren’t able to catch': Steve Smith admits Australia were 'outplayed' after historic Bangladesh defeat
Bangladesh secured their first-ever Test victory on Australian soil in Darwin. The team achieved this historic win by defeating Australia by nine wickets. Australia struggled with batting across both innings, failing to build partnerships. Steve Smith acknowledged Bangladesh's superior performance while backing Australia. The team aims to bounce back after this unexpected defeat.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 9:26 AM'A bit of a blip!: Steve Smith defends No. 1 Australia after Bangladesh's historic 9-wicket Darwin upset
Steve Smith addressed Australia's shock Darwin Test defeat, backing the No. 1-ranked side to bounce back while giving full credit to a dominant Bangladesh.
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