Bangladesh thrash Australia for historic win
Bangladesh thrash Australia by nine wickets on the fourth day of the series-opener in Darwin to complete one of Test cricket's greatest upsets.
In a remarkable upset, Bangladesh defeated Australia by nine wickets in the opening Test match of a series in Darwin. After Australia's team totalled 284, Bangladesh required just 57 runs to secure victory. Mominul Haque's decisive six off the bowling of Beau Webster provided the winning runs, marking Bangladesh's first Test win in Australia in 26 years.
Spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz shone in the fourth innings with a sensational 5-66, eliminating Australia's hopes of a comeback. Australia's Cameron Green scored an impressive 104, but his efforts proved insufficient when Mahmud Haque dismissed him. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto hailed the victory as a significant moment for the nation, emphasizing the team's hard work and determination.
Australia's defeat was described by commentator Jim Maxwell as one of the most embarrassing defeats in Test cricket history. This win serves as a testament to Bangladesh's growing prowess in Test cricket, despite facing a full-strength Australian team lacking two of their top fast bowlers.
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