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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 achieves first Test win over Australia on their soil
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
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  • 6:57 AMYahoo Sports — Bangladesh thrash Australia for historic win
What they're saying
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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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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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