Bangladesh defeats Australia in first Test at Darwin for historic win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 11:06 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Bangladesh achieved a historic nine-wicket victory over Australia in the first Test at Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin, on August 16, 2026. This marks Bangladesh's first Test win on Australian soil and only their second ever against Australia. Following a warm-up where they were bowled out for 54, Bangladesh dismissed Australia for 198 and scored 426 in response, successfully chasing down the target. Former Indian cricketer R Ashwin praised Bangladesh's performance and used the occasion to advocate for the concept of designated Test centres to improve match quality.
- •Bangladesh secured its first-ever Test victory in Australia.
- •They chased down the target successfully after scoring 426 runs.
- •R Ashwin emphasized the need for designated Test centres following the match.
- •Australia struggled with Darwin's challenging pitch conditions.
- 11:06 AMYahoo Sports — R Ashwin praises Bangladesh for historic win over Australia in Darwin, reignites 'designated Test centres' debate
"Bangladesh has shocked the cricketing world by defeating the Aussies in their own backyard in the first Test at Darwin, and former India great R Ashwin has some high praise for them.
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