Bangladesh Defeated Australia by 9 Wickets in Historic 1st Test

DARWIN: In one of the most stunning upsets in modern cricket history, Bangladesh defeated Australia by nine wickets in the Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test at Maroonah Oval, securing their first-ever Test victory on Australian soil.

The historic triumph came early on Day 4, as the visitors chased down a target of 57 runs with clinical ease, losing only Tanzid Hasan along the way. Mominul Haque (30*) and Shadman Islam  (25*) remained unbeaten to guide the Tigers across the finish line, sparking ecstatic celebrations in the Bangladesh dugout.

Hasan Mahmud Sparks Australian Collapse

The foundation for this monumental victory was laid on the opening day when Australia opted to bat first under overcast skies. Right-arm pacer Hasan Mahmud produced a masterclass in swing bowling, tearing through the formidable Australian batting lineup. Mahmud claimed a career-best 6 for 55, dismantling the hosts for a paltry 198 runs in their first innings. Only Steve Smith offered stiff resistance with a gritty 71, but he lacked support from the other end.

Tanzid’s Century Puts Tigers in Control

In reply, Bangladesh stunned Australia in Test cricket by putting on a batting clinic. Opener Tanzid Hasan hammered a magnificent 101 runs to anchor the top order. Skipper Shanto contributed a fluent 84, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz added a vital 65. Together, they propelled Bangladesh to a commanding first-innings total of 426 all out, establishing a massive 228-run lead. Despite Australian speedster Josh Hazlewood’s tireless 6 for 89, the hosts found themselves completely pushed against the wall.

Miraz Stifles Australian Fightback

Facing a heavy deficit, Australia put up a stronger fight in their second dig, anchored by a superb counter-attacking century from all-rounder Cameron Green (104). Green matched up beautifully against the spin, but off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz turned the game back in Bangladesh’s favor on Day 3. Miraz spun a web around the lower-middle order to finish with figures of 5 for 66. Alongside another three-wicket haul from the relentless Hasan Mahmud, the home side was bundled out for 284, leaving Bangladesh with a target of just 57 runs to win.

A New Chapter in Cricket History

With this emphatic victory, Bangladesh made history, shattering decades of dominance by the home team and securing a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Hasan Mahmud was rightfully named the Player of the Match for his outstanding nine-wicket match haul, which effectively paralyzed the world-class Australian batting order.

The two teams will now head to Mackay for the second and final Test, where Australia will look to salvage the series, and a confident Bangladesh will eye an unprecedented series sweep.