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.
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Mehidy Hasan Miraz Stars as Bangladesh Seal Historic Test Win
DARWIN, Australia — Bangladesh produced a landmark performance at Marrara Oval to defeat Australia by nine wickets in the first Test of the 2026 Bangladesh tour of Australia, securing their maiden Test victory on Australian 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.
Sri Lanka vs India 1st Test: Padikkal Hits Maiden Ton as India Reach 288/2
Galle, August 15, 2026: Sri Lanka vs India 1st Test: Devdutt Padikkal produced a commanding unbeaten century on his return to India’s Test XI as the visitors dominated the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. Padikkal remained unbeaten on 131 from 178 balls as India reached 288/2 in 73 overs at stumps after Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat first.
Devdutt Padikkal Hits Maiden Test Century in Galle
GALLE, Sri Lanka — Devdutt Padikkal marked his return to India’s Test side with a maiden international century as India dominated the rain-interrupted opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday. Padikkal remained unbeaten on 131 from 178 balls as India reached 288/2 in 73 overs at stumps.
India vs Sri Lanka Test: India Opt to Bat in Galle
GALLE, Sri Lanka — India vs Sri Lanka Test: India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat first against Sri Lanka in Galle, with the visitors making one change to their playing XI after B Sai Sudharsan was ruled out injured. Devdutt Padikkal comes into the side at No. 3, while Sri Lanka handed a Test debut to 25-year-old offspinner Keshara Nuwantha.