Bangladesh loses to Australia, aiding India's WTC final chances
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 3:08 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Bangladesh suffered an innings-and-51-run defeat to Australia in the second Test in Mackay. This loss allows India, currently fifth in the ICC World Test Championship standings, the opportunity to leapfrog Bangladesh into fourth place by winning against Sri Lanka in their upcoming Test. Despite the defeat, Bangladesh's Test campaign has reached a historic high, with the team rising to No. 6 in the ICC Test rankings. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto highlighted the need for more frequent matches in Australia to acclimatize the players.
- •Australia leveled the series 1-1 with a decisive victory.
- •Bangladesh dropped to a points percentage of 55.56 after the loss.
- •India can move to fourth in the WTC standings with a win over Sri Lanka.
- •Bangladesh reached a historic No. 6 in the ICC Test rankings despite the defeat.
- •Najmul Hossain Shanto calls for increased match frequency in Australia.
- 3:08 PMYahoo Sports — How Bangladesh's loss to Australia boosts India's WTC final hopes
"Bangladesh's recent loss to Australia in the second Test has paved the way for India's ambition for the World Test Championship final. With a win against Sri Lanka, India can now surpass Bangladesh in the rankings. Australia's triumph solidifies their top-tier position, while Bangladesh proudly holds a historic No. 6 ranking. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto advocates for increased match frequency in Australia for his team.
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