Bangladesh leads Australia by 9 wickets in 1st Test at Darwin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 3:57 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Bangladesh has taken a commanding lead in the first Test against Australia at Darwin, winning by 9 wickets. This marks a historic victory for Bangladesh, particularly notable as it is their first Test match in Australia since 2003. Former England players Michael Vaughan and Phil Tufnell expressed regret that it was not England achieving this milestone, especially after their disappointing Ashes series earlier this year, where they managed just one win against Australia in 15 years. The second Test is scheduled to take place at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay.
- •Bangladesh wins by 9 wickets, leads 1-0 in the series.
- •This is Bangladesh's first Test win in Australia since 2003.
- •England's former cricketers lament not capitalizing on their recent Ashes defeat.
- •The second Test will take place at Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay.
- 3:57 PMYahoo Sports — 'It should've been us': Former England stars rue Ashes defeat after Bangladesh batter Australia in 1st Test at Darwin
"Bangladesh's historic victory over the Aussies at Darwin hasn't gone unnoticed in England as former stars rue over the fact that it wasn't England instead.
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