In one of the most dramatic upsets in modern Test cricket, Bangladesh achieved a landmark nine-wicket victory over Australia in Darwin. The triumph marks Bangladesh’s biggest Test win in history, delivering Australia one of its heaviest home defeats.
Resuming on day four 67 runs behind with only six wickets intact, the Australian batting order dissolved under relentless pressure from the visitor’s attack. Early dismissals of Alex Carey and Beau Webster left Australia teetering on the brink of an innings defeat. Captain Pat Cummins fell quickly to spin bowler Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who systematically dissected the middle and lower order.
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Amidst the collapse, Cameron Green provided Australia’s lone bright spot. Battling with determination, Green reached his third Test century with a magnificent display of strokeplay, including a six into the 90s followed by a boundary to bring up three figures. He was eventually bowled for 104 by Hasan Mahmud, leaving Australia with a meager lead. When Nathan Lyon was trapped lbw, Australia’s second innings closed, setting Bangladesh a target of just 53 runs.
Australia’s bowling attack sought an early miracle, and Josh Hazlewood briefly raised hopes by bowling first-innings centurion Tanzid Hasan for a duck with a ball that smashed into off-stump. However, Shadman Islam and Mominul Haque remained composed, calmly knocking off the required runs to secure the win.
Following the match, Australian captain Pat Cummins offered no defense for the performance. “Our preparation was spot on—no excuses,” Cummins remarked, crediting Bangladesh for outplaying his side across all four days.
The scale of the defeat has prompted harsh commentary from Australian cricket legends. Former captain Ricky Ponting noted that the loss must act as a catalyst for squad regeneration, suggesting changes at the top of the order are long overdue. Commentator Tim Lane described the victory as an “extraordinary moment in world cricket history,” while Bangladesh players and supporters celebrated a unforgettable triumph in Darwin.
