{
  "id": 1236546,
  "title": "Bangladesh celebrate 'biggest win in any format' as they crush Australia in Darwin Test",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/bangladesh-celebrate-biggest-win-in-any-format-as-they-crush",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T08:46:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cricket/2026/08/16/bangladesh-celebrate-biggest-win-in-any-format-as-they-crush-australia-in-darwin-test/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bangladesh achieved one of the most impressive wins in Test cricket history by defeating Australia by nine wickets in the first Test in Darwin. The Tigers, who were the world champions in multiple formats, were bowled out for 198 in their first innings. In response, Bangladesh posted a formidable score of 426 runs, with seam bowler Hasan Mahmud taking nine wickets in the match. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto hailed the team's determination and work ethic to excel in Test format. Opener Shadman Islam and Mominul Haque scored crucial runs in Bangladesh's chase of a paltry target of 57. The win marked a significant turnaround for Bangladesh, who had recently suffered losses against lower-ranked teams.",
  "summary": "Bangladesh secured one of the most significant wins in modern cricket as they registered a nine-wicket victory over multiple format world champions Australia in the first Test in Darwin. Bangladesh chased down a target of 57 to clinch the series opener on Sunday and complete one of Test cricket's greatest upsets. The Tigers dominated the Test from the opening session as they dismissed Australia…",
  "key_points": [
    "Bangladesh defeats Australia by nine wickets in Darwin Test",
    "Hasan Mahmud takes nine wickets in match",
    "Opener Shadman Islam and Mominul Haque score crucial runs"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Bangladesh celebrate 'biggest win in any format' as they crush Australia in Darwin Test",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/bangladesh-celebrate-biggest-win-in-any-format-as-they-crush-1236889",
        "published": "2026-08-16T08:46:46.000Z"
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  "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."
}