Bangladesh, led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, secured their first Test victory on Australian soil by beating Australia by nine wickets at Marrara Stadium in Darwin. The result, reported on August 16, 2026, came 23 years after Bangladesh returned to play Test cricket in Australia. Bangladesh now lead the two-Test series 1-0.

Australia were bowled out for 284 in their second innings, leaving Bangladesh a target of 57. Tanzid Hasan Tamim was dismissed for a duck, but Mominul Haque and Shadman Islam completed the chase. Mominul remained unbeaten on 30 and Shadman on 25. Bangladesh’s players celebrated after the winning runs, while expatriate supporters in the stands chanted for Bangladesh.

Mehedi Hasan Miraz led Bangladesh’s second-innings bowling with five wickets for 66 runs. Hasan Mahmud took three wickets and finished with nine wickets in the match, earning the player-of-the-match award. Cameron Green made 104 for Australia in the second innings. Australia entered the series as the top-ranked Test side, while Bangladesh were ninth, and one Test remains.