Bangladesh has recently marked several significant milestones in Test cricket, securing historic victories against formidable opponents and impacting the ICC World Test Championship standings. These wins highlight the team’s growing prowess in the longest format of the game.
Historic Win Against Australia in Darwin
In 2026, Bangladesh achieved a landmark nine-wicket victory over Australia in the first Test in Darwin. This triumph marked Bangladesh’s first-ever Test win on Australian soil. The match saw Hasan Mahmud deliver a brilliant bowling performance, claiming a six-wicket haul in the first innings to help bowl out Australia for 198. Bangladesh then capitalised on this advantage, posting 426 in their first innings, establishing a substantial 228-run lead. Tanzid Hasan scored a century, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Najmul Hossain Shanto each contributed half-centuries.
Bangladesh maintained control in the second innings, dismissing Australia for 284. Mehidy Hasan Miraz was a key performer with a five-wicket haul, and Hasan Mahmud added three more wickets, bringing his match total to nine. Chasing a target of just 57 runs, Bangladesh comfortably secured the nine-wicket win. This victory propelled Bangladesh to fourth position in the ICC World Test Championship standings, moving them above India. Bangladesh now holds three wins from five matches with a points percentage of 66.67, while India is in fifth position with a points percentage of 48.15 from nine Tests. Despite the defeat, Australia continues to lead the standings with a points percentage of 77.78 from nine Tests.
Previous Notable Test Victories
The recent success in Australia follows other significant Test victories for Bangladesh. In 2017, Bangladesh secured their first-ever Test victory over Australia in Mirpur, winning by 20 runs on a turning pitch. After batting first, Bangladesh recovered from a challenging start to score 260, with Shakib Al Hasan making 84 and Tamim Iqbal contributing 71. Australia was then bowled out for 217, with Shakib taking a five-wicket haul.
In their second innings, Tamim scored 78 and captain Mushfiqur Rahim added 41, helping Bangladesh reach 221 and set Australia a target of 265. Despite a century from David Warner, Bangladesh’s spinners dominated. Shakib claimed another five-wicket haul, Mehidy Hasan Miraz took two wickets to finish with five in the match, and Taijul Islam secured three wickets, bringing his match total to four. This collective spin effort bowled out Australia for 244, sealing the 20-run victory.
Another memorable win occurred in 2022 when Bangladesh defeated New Zealand by eight wickets in Mount Maunganui. This was a significant upset against the then ICC World Test Champions. New Zealand posted 328 batting first, but Bangladesh responded strongly with a total of 458, gaining a 130-run first-innings lead. Ebadot Hossain led the bowling attack in the second innings with a sensational six-wicket haul, dismissing New Zealand for just 169. Bangladesh then chased down the required 40 runs comfortably for their first Test win against New Zealand.
Dominance Against Pakistan in 2024
In 2024, Bangladesh toured Pakistan and achieved their first-ever Test victory against their Asian rivals, ultimately completing a historic series sweep. In the first Test in Rawalpindi, Pakistan declared at 448 after centuries from Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan. Bangladesh, however, responded with an impressive 565, with Mushfiqur Rahim scoring 191 and Shadman Islam making 93. Mominul Haque, Litton Das, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz also contributed half-centuries.
With a 117-run first-innings lead, Bangladesh’s bowlers put pressure on Pakistan, dismissing them for 174. Mehidy Hasan Miraz took four wickets, and Shakib Al Hasan claimed three, leaving Bangladesh with only 30 runs to win. They completed the chase without losing a wicket, securing a historic 10-wicket victory. This momentum carried into the second Test, culminating in a 2-0 series triumph for Bangladesh.
These performances underscore a period of significant growth for Bangladesh in Test cricket, with their recent win in Darwin on August 16, 2026, marking a new high point.
Source: icc-cricket.com
