Shanto Calls Bangladesh’s Australia Win Biggest

DARWIN, Australia — Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has described his team’s historic nine-wicket victory over Australia in the first Test in Darwin as the country’s “biggest win so far in any format”. The result gave Bangladesh a 1-0 lead in the two-match series after they defeated the world No. 1 Test side on home soil.

Bangladesh vs Australia 1st Test: Bangladesh Win

Bangladesh vs Australia 1st Test:Bangladesh completed a landmark nine-wicket victory over Australia at Marrara Cricket Ground on Sunday, August 16, sealing their first Test win on Australian soil in their third attempt and taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Chasing 57 after Australia were dismissed for 284 in the second innings, Bangladesh reached 57 for 1 in 14.2 overs, with Mominul Haque striking the winning boundary.

AUS vs BAN 1st Test Day 3: Australia 161/4 at Stumps

DARWIN, Australia — AUS vs BAN 1st Test Day 3:  Australia reached 161/4 at stumps on day three of the first Test against Bangladesh at Marrara Oval on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The hosts remained 67 runs behind Bangladesh’s first-innings total of 426, with Cameron Green unbeaten on 43 and Alex Carey 19 not out after 53 overs.

Tanzid Hits Maiden Test Century vs Australia

DARWIN, Australia — Tanzid Hasan produced a landmark innings on Day 2 of the first Test against Australia, scoring his maiden Test century as Bangladesh strengthened their position at Marrara Stadium. Tanzid made 101 from 197 balls, while captain Najmul Hossain Shanto remained unbeaten on 79 at tea as Bangladesh reached 286/3 and moved 88 runs ahead of Australia’s 198.