Bangladesh made history on Sunday, defeating Australia in a Test match in Australia for the very first time. Bangladesh secured an emphatic nine-wicket win over Australia in the first Test in Darwin, riding on spectacular performances by Hasan Mahmud , Tanzid Hasan Tamim and Mehidy Hasan Miraz . the England cricket team also came on the receiving end of some banter While the cricket fraternity united to congratulate Bangladesh on their victory.
For context, England had been outclassed 4-1 by Australia Down Under in the 2025-26 Ashes.
England and Bangladesh’s Test Match Record in Australia
In a noteworthy observation, the Iceland cricket team’s official social media account highlighted that both England and Bangladesh have each secured just one Test match victory in Australia over the last 15 years. This statistic underscores the challenges faced by these teams in the Australian cricket landscape.
Bangladesh Takes 1-0 Series Lead Against Australia
Bangladesh secured a commanding victory over Australia, winning by nine wickets on Day 4 of their Test match. Chasing a modest target of 57 runs, Bangladesh reached the goal with ease, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
In the first innings, Bangladesh set a strong foundation with a total of 426 runs, led by Tanzid Hasan Tamim who scored his maiden Test century with 101 runs. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto contributed significantly with 84 runs, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz added 65 runs, helping the team achieve a first innings lead of 228 runs.
