Australia vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Match Summary

Giants slayed - Well then, Australia face one of their heaviest defeats in recent Test cricket memory. And there's plenty for them to untangle before they turn up for the second Test, with a series whitewash now a very real threat hanging over them. Bangladesh, meanwhile, will walk out with a spring in their step, and the emotions from this one won't be drying up anytime soon. This is a victory destined to be etched into their history for a long, long time to come. Both teams will now head towards Mackay for the second and final Test of this series. That match will be played at the Great Barrier Reef Arena, from Saturday, August 22nd, 2026. The first ball is scheduled to be bowled at 12 am GMT. But our buildup begins well in advance. So do mark your presence for that as well. That's that from here, then. But for now, you can switch tabs to follow all the updates from the second day of the first Test between Sri Lanka and India, currently ongoing in Galle. Cheers!

A watershed moment for Bangladesh cricket - This is what the victorious captain of Bangladesh, NAJMUL HOSSAIN SHANTO, says when he describes this historic win. Says he's extremely happy and proud of his boys, crediting his fast bowlers for stepping up and truly owning the match. On the emergence of pace bowlers in Bangladesh cricket, he calls it the single biggest shift the Test format has seen in the country. He recalls that five or six years ago, pacers weren't particularly drawn to Test cricket, largely because opportunities were limited, but says the last two or three years have seen the side play far more red ball cricket, giving the format the importance it deserves within the group. He then adds that the fast bowlers genuinely wanted to play and perform, driven by a hunger to be world-class, and credits senior figures like Mushfiqur Rahim and Mominul Haque for encouraging and nurturing that mindset among the group. On Tanzid Hasan's knock, Shanto calls him an exciting talent, someone who usually plays with an attacking mindset in white ball cricket. Adds that he showed real character in this format by staying calm and judging the ball strictly on its merit. He says the belief in his ability to succeed in Tests was always there, and as a top order batter expected to create impact, he delivered exactly that in this game. On being asked where this win ranks in Bangladesh's cricketing history, he doesn't hesitate one bit. He calls it the biggest win the country has produced in any format, and says the belief now is that there's more special cricket still to come from this group going forward. On whether Bangladesh can back this up with another win in Mackay, Shanto says the evidence is there to suggest they can. He stresses it will come down to playing good cricket across all five days. He repeats that message deliberately, saying the process needs to be followed session by session, just as it was in this Test. Getting those same elements right, he says, is what will matter most heading into Mackay.

No excuses to hide behind - Are the immediate thoughts of the Australian captain PAT CUMMINS as he reflects on this crushing defeat. When he is asked about the areas to pinpoint from this defeat, he straightaway points to Day 1, saying that's where things really got away from them. Credits Bangladesh for simply playing better cricket, and admits their preparations heading into the match had been spot on. He acknowledges the Day 1 pitch had a few tricky patches, but underlines finding a way to bat longer through those was still on Australia to work out. On the bowling, he concedes the attack simply couldn't find the penetration needed to claw the game back. When he is asked about whether changes are on the cards for the second Test, Cummins mentions that the team will look at the matchups now that this game has wrapped up. Is quick to add that nothing has been decided just yet. He backs the group's ability to bounce back, saying comebacks are something Australia have shown they are good at. Stresses that the focus now shifts to regrouping, talking things through as a unit, and identifying where improvements need to be made. On Bangladesh's overall performance, he credits them for being patient and disciplined throughout, adding that once Australia fell behind in the contest, clawing their way back proved genuinely difficult. When asked about Hazlewood and Green, Cummins is full of praise for both. He points out that Hazlewood hasn't had the smoothest run with injuries over the last couple of years, but calls him one of the hardest workers in the group, someone who showed real class on a surface that didn't offer a great deal seam wise. Adds that picking up six crucial wickets in such conditions was a fabulous effort. On Green, he says the tempo he showed in this innings was a reminder of just how good he can be. Details that he simply needed a partner or two to stick around with him.

PLAYER OF THE MATCH - HASAN MAHMUD deservingly receives the award for his outstanding bowling display on a fairly good batting surface. He picked up 9 wickets in the match, which included a splendid 6-wicket haul in the first innings. He says that in the buildup, the team gave everything in every practice session, backing themselves fully without dwelling on the eventual outcome. On tackling Australia's batting lineup, he credits the plans put together with the coaching staff, along with the video analysis done beforehand, saying that's exactly what the bowlers executed out in the middle. On the pitch, he says the bowlers simply stayed patient, stuck to their lines and lengths, and the results followed from there. Reflecting on what this means back home, he says his people will be overjoyed for him, and there will be plenty of celebrations to come.

... Time for the post-match Presentation ...

The entire country will feel proud and joyful - Words filled with emotions from one of the architects of this win, MEHIDY HASAN MIRAZ, who is up for a chat with the broadcasters. He calls it excellent cricket from the side, noting how long it's been since Bangladesh last found themselves in this position, and credits the team's performance for showing real character throughout. When asked whether his century in the tour match helped build belief, he says it did, adding that Australia are a world-class outfit stacked with quality players, and the team knew a win here would mean a great deal back home. Looking ahead to the Mackay Test, he says the focus now shifts to figuring out how best to perform in these conditions, pointing out that the side both batted and bowled well at the right moments in this match. He praises the way Tanzid Hasan batted in the first innings, along with strong contributions from Shanto and Mominul. He then credits the partnerships with the lower order for helping him personally get to his runs, noting that without those partners sticking around, his own contribution wouldn't have been possible. He reveals his message to the lower order was simply not to worry about who's bowling at them. On Najmul Hossain Shanto's captaincy, Miraz speaks highly of his decision making, calling the timing of his calls consistently sharp. He points to the bowling split in these conditions, Hasan's six-wicket haul in the first innings complemented by the spinners sharing six in the second, calling that combination a real strength for the side going forward. He notes the pitch offered a bit more turn in the mornings with the footmarks in play, and says his own effort was built around targeting those areas. On the celebrations back home, Miraz says the entire country will be feeling proud and joyful right now. He thanks the travelling Bangladeshi fans for their support throughout, saying their belief played its own part in getting the team over the line, and closes by thanking the crowd once more for showing up.

A clinical chase seals the win - Bangladesh approached the chase with absolute composure, knocking off the required 57 runs with relative ease to complete the historic 9-wicket rout. While the Test match witnessed several stellar individual performances from both sides, this encounter will forever be remembered for the sheer grit and determination Bangladesh displayed with the bat. Standing up to a world-class and full-strength Australian bowling attack on foreign soil demanded serious character, and this historic triumph stands as a fitting testament to the growing stature and resilience of Bangladeshi cricket on the world stage. On the flip side, it serves as an equally big reality check for the Australians, one that will sting for a while yet with a couple of careers on the line as well.

Gutsy tail-end resistance delayed the inevitable - Facing a massive deficit, Australia’s second innings began with familiar batting struggles, quickly slumping to a precarious 207 for 7 and staring down the barrel of a humiliating innings defeat. Just when a premature end seemed inevitable, a gutsy lower-order fightback injected some hope back into the Australian camp. Cameron Green and Mitchell Starc combined brilliantly for the eighth wicket, showing immense resilience to stitch together a 43-run partnership that finally pushed the hosts into a slender lead. Following Starc's departure, Green continued the rescue mission by adding another 28 runs alongside Nathan Lyon before he was finally dismissed. The Australian second innings was eventually wrapped up for 284, setting Bangladesh a modest target of 57 to win.

The brave response and Tanzid's ton - In reply to Australia’s underwhelming first-innings total, Bangladesh staged a lion-hearted batting performance that completely put the hosts on the back foot. The visitors' application and skill shone through as they piled on a massive 426 runs, effectively driving themselves miles ahead in the contest. The cornerstone of this magnificent reply was a spectacular maiden century in Test cricket from Tanzid, while the rest of the batting order chipped in with handsome contributions to frustrate the home team. This colossal collective effort handed Bangladesh a towering 228-run lead, leaving a literal mountain for the Australians to climb just to stay alive in the match.

5.11 am GMT - Historic triumph in Australia's backyard - Congratulations to Bangladesh on securing a phenomenal and historic 9-wicket victory against the mighty Australians right in their own backyard. This monumental achievement marks a historic milestone for the Asian side, etching their names into the folklore of cricket. The encounter began with Australia winning the toss and electing to bat on a surface that sported a noticeable tinge of live grass. However, the hosts failed to adapt to the challenging conditions, putting up a dismal batting display. The Australian lineup was bundled out for a meagre 198 runs in their first innings, a collapse that immediately pushed them onto the back foot and set the tone for the remainder of the match.

FOUR! There it is, the winning shot! Pure ecstasy for Bangladesh, heartbreak of the most shattering kind for Australia, the number one-ranked team, slain on their own patch by a side ranked ninth in the Test standings. BANGLADESH WIN BY 9 WICKETS! They take the lead by 1-0 in this two-match Test series. On a back of a length, outside off, Mominul Haque waits for the ball to arrive and just flays it effortlessly through backward point for a boundary. History has been written in Darwin. Simply outstanding stuff from the touring side. The Bangladesh players are all out there, acknowledging the support of the fans through all four days of this famous win.

Outside off, on a good length. Mominul Haque hangs deep inside the crease and taps it to point but cannot get it past the gap.

This could well be the final over of the first Test as Bangladesh need only 4 runs to win. Just a matter of one hit now.

Full and outside off, Mominul Haque drives it along the ground and inside out to sweeper cover for a run.

In front of the sticks, and this is pushed firmly to mid on.

Pitched fuller on off, drifting in. Mominul Haque advances a bit and chips it over mid-wicket. Cameron Green swoops to his right from deep square leg and tidies it up. Two runs taken.

50 UP FOR BANGLADESH! They need just 7 runs to win. On a fuller length, outside off, eased through mid off for an easy single.

Tossed nicely on off, Mominul Haque gets on the front foot and drives it to long off for a single.

Short and spinning away, outside off. Mominul Haque cuts it off the back foot to a deep-ish backward point.

From around the stumps. This is full and wide outside off. Shadman Islam leaves the harmless delivery.

On a length, outside off, Shadman Islam hangs back and slashes it straight to the cover-point fielder.

Full and straight, around off, Shadman checks his drive to Hazlewood at mid off.

On a fractionally fuller length, outside off. It lands and just dies on the pitch as Islam lets it be.

Short and outside off, and this is met with a crisp square cut through backward point for a single.

Hard length, outside off, with extra bounce. Mominul Haque hops back to flay it through point, but gets beaten by the lift off the pitch.

Dropped outside off, full in length, Mominul Haque drives it inside out through wide mid off for an easy single. BANGLADESH NEED JUST 10 RUNS TO WIN!

Slides in on the stumps, full in length. Mominul Haque is sucked on the front foot and blocks down the pitch. The ball threatens to roll back onto the stumps, but he stops it with his right foot.

A touch full, outside off, driven back to the bowler off the front foot.

Full and dipping in on off. Mominul Haque pushes it to extra cover.

Fuller ball, on middle, Shadman Islam strides ahead and clips it off the pads to deep mid-wicket for one more.