{
  "id": 1229925,
  "title": "Bangladesh's historic feat Down Under: Tests taken by every team before winning in Australia listed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/bangladeshs-historic-feat-down-under-tests-taken-by-every-team-before",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T07:54:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bangladeshs-historic-feat-down-under-075422755.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bangladesh achieved a historic feat in Australia by becoming the fastest team to win a Test on the country's soil. They defeated Australia in Darwin within their first three Tests on Australian soil, following a 23-year absence from the country.\n\nIn contrast, India took a staggering 12 attempts across three decades to secure their first win, while Sri Lanka remain winless after playing 15 Tests in Australia over four decades. New Zealand and Pakistan both achieved victory after seven Tests each.\n\nThe nine-wicket win in Darwin came as a result of Bangladesh's strategic bowling, a commanding first-innings total, and managing the chase with confidence. Their achievement showcases their ability to adapt to the unique conditions of Australia, which has long been considered a challenging venue for visiting teams.",
  "summary": "How many Tests did each nation take to win in Australia? See where Bangladesh's historic 3-match Darwin feat ranks against India, Pakistan & others.",
  "key_points": [
    "Bangladesh becomes fastest team to win Test in Australia",
    "India took 12 attempts, Sri Lanka winless after 15 Tests",
    "Victory attributed to strategic bowling and commanding total"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}