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Bangladesh shocks Australia with historic Test win in Darwin

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 2:01 PM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Bangladesh shocks Australia with historic Test win in Darwin

Summary

Bangladesh defeated Australia by nine wickets in a historic Test match held in Darwin on August 16, marking Australia's first Test loss to Bangladesh on home soil. Australia struggled with their batting, scoring 198 in their first innings and 284 in their second, while Bangladesh posted 426 in their first innings. Cameron Green stood out for Australia, scoring 104 runs in the second innings. The defeat has intensified calls for changes within the Australian team, with former captains Ricky Ponting and Matthew Hayden advocating for team alterations ahead of the second Test in Mackay, set to begin on August 22.

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By the Numbers

•Bangladesh wins by nine wickets over Australia in Darwin.
•Australia posts scores of 198 and 284 in their innings.
•Cameron Green scores 104 runs in the second innings.
•Ponting and Hayden call for team changes before the next Test.
•The second Test is scheduled for August 22 in Mackay.

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2:01 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Very embarrassing defeat’: Ricky Ponting tears apart Australia after Bangladesh shock

What they're saying

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Bangladesh made history by defeating Pat Cummins' Australian team by nine wickets, prompting former Aussie captains Ricky Ponting and Matthew Hayden to advocate for significant team alterations. With the selectors facing mounting pressure to rejuvenate the faltering Australian side, Hayden proposed adding Sam Konstas and Matt Renshaw to strengthen the lineup. This match is notable as it marks Australia's first Test loss to Bangladesh on their own soil.
— Yahoo Sports

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