Bangladesh achieves first Test victory in Australia with 9-wicket win

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Bangladesh achieves first Test victory in Australia with 9-wicket win
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Bangladesh secured their first Test win on Australian soil, defeating Australia by nine wickets in Darwin. This historic victory comes 23 years after their first Test appearance in the country. Bangladesh dominated the match, with notable performances from Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who took his 15th five-wicket haul, and Hasan Mahmud, who claimed nine wickets. Despite Cameron Green's century for Australia, the hosts were bowled out for 284 in their second innings, allowing Bangladesh to chase down the target comfortably. This win alters the narrative of a rivalry that has largely favored Australia in previous encounters.

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  • Bangladesh wins by 9 wickets in Darwin
  • Mehidy Hasan Miraz claims 5 wickets
  • Cameron Green scores a century for Australia
  • Bangladesh's first Test win in Australia
  • Match marks a significant rivalry turnaround
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  • 6:40 AMYahoo SportsBangladesh make history with first-ever Test cricket win in Australia
  • 5:12 AMYahoo SportsBangladesh script history in Darwin: Register first-ever Test win in Australia
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Bangladesh scripted history in Darwin, thrashing Australia by 9 wickets to claim their first-ever Test victory on Australian soil after a 23-year wait.

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Bangladesh dominated Australia throughout, and the margin of victory will send shockwaves through the cricketing world.

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