Ravi Shastri hails Bangladesh’s stunning win over Australia in ‘purest form’
Former India captain Ravi Shastri has hailed Bangladesh's nine-wicket victory over Australia as the purest form of the game. Shastri praised the win, stating that it will be remembered more than any of Bangladesh's previous triumphs in cricket colors. Bangladesh achieved this remarkable feat in their first Test series in Australia in 23 years, marking the fastest win for an Asian side in the traditional Test-playing nations.
The team dominated Australia throughout the match, winning by a massive nine wickets. Fast bowler Hasan Mahmud was the standout performer, taking 2/55 in the first innings and three wickets in the second. Spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz added to the team's success with five wickets. Tanzid Hasan also contributed significantly with an unbeaten 101 off 197 balls, while Mominul Haque and Shadman Islam helped Bangladesh chase down the target of 57 runs.
This victory is Bangladesh's second-biggest win in a Test match by wickets, following their 10-wicket triumph over Pakistan in 2024.
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