Bangladesh achieves first Test win over Australia on their soil
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 6:57 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Bangladesh secured a historic nine-wicket victory over Australia in the first Test on August 16, 2026. This marks Bangladesh's first Test win on Australian soil and only their second victory against the top-ranked team overall. The win underscores a significant achievement for Bangladesh cricket, enhancing their reputation on the international stage. The team will aim to build on this momentum in the upcoming matches.
- •Bangladesh wins by nine wickets in the first Test against Australia.
- •This victory is Bangladesh's first Test win in Australia.
- •The match took place on August 16, 2026.
- •This win marks only Bangladesh's second Test victory over Australia.
- •The team looks to continue their success in future encounters.
- 1:10 PMYahoo Sports — 'Biggest upset’: Mark Waugh reacts to Australia’s historic Bangladesh defeat
- 6:57 AMYahoo Sports — Bangladesh thrash Australia for historic win
"Bangladesh achieved a historic nine-wicket Test victory over Australia in Darwin. This marked Bangladesh's first-ever Test win on Australian soil. Australia was dismissed for 198 and then 284 in their respective innings. Bangladesh responded with 426 runs, establishing a significant first-innings lead. The visitors then comfortably chased down a small target to secure the win.
"Bangladesh completed a stunning nine-wicket victory over Australia in the first Test on Sunday, securing their first win on Australian soil and just their second Test victory over the world’s top-ranked side.
"Bangladesh thrash Australia by nine wickets on the fourth day of the series-opener in Darwin to complete one of Test cricket's greatest upsets.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 1:10 PM'Biggest upset’: Mark Waugh reacts to Australia’s historic Bangladesh defeat
Bangladesh achieved a historic nine-wicket Test victory over Australia in Darwin. This marked Bangladesh's first-ever Test win on Australian soil. Australia was dismissed for 198 and then 284 in their respective innings. Bangladesh responded with 426 runs, establishing a significant first-innings lead. The visitors then comfortably chased down a small target to secure the win.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 6:57 AMBangladesh thrash Australia for historic win
Bangladesh thrash Australia by nine wickets on the fourth day of the series-opener in Darwin to complete one of Test cricket's greatest upsets.
- Sky Sports—Bangladesh pull off historic Test upset against Australia
Bangladesh completed a stunning nine-wicket victory over Australia in the first Test on Sunday, securing their first win on Australian soil and just their second Test victory over the world’s top-ranked side.
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