Bangladesh vs Australia
Why are Bangladesh fans ‘upset’ over calling the Darwin Test win an ‘upset’?
Some fans have questioned the description because Bangladesh dominated the Darwin Test from almost the first session. They controlled the match, won inside four days and left more than four sessions unused.
17 August 2026
McDonald admits Australia 'let standards slip' in Darwin defeat
Bangladesh pulled off a massive win in Darwin on Sunday when they crushed the world's top-ranked side, who were at full strength, by nine wickets.
17 August 2026
‘You just bat’: Litton gives Smith a taste of Tigers' fight
The exchange ended with neither player backing down, but Litton and Bangladesh would have the final say.
17 August 2026
Australia face potential WTC point deduction and fine for slow over rate
Under ICC rules, teams are required to bowl 15 overs per hour during a day of Test cricket, which should usually equate to 90 altogether. But the Aussies fell four short on Saturday and could face sanctions from the ICC as a result.
17 August 2026
Miraz rises when the stakes are high
His ability to deliver under pressure is a consistent pattern.
17 August 2026
Darwin domination: The numbers behind Bangladesh’s historic win
Bangladesh made history in Darwin, crushing Australia by nine wickets on Sunday for their first-ever Test win on Australian soil. After bowling the hosts out for 284, the Tigers needed just 57 and barely broke a sweat against a full-strength Australia, wrapping up proceedings in the second session on Day 4. Here are the highlights:
17 August 2026
Why Darwin is Bangladesh’s greatest Test victory
The numbers make a compelling case. The manner of the victory makes an even stronger one. And perhaps the most telling evidence came from the beaten Australians themselves.
16 August 2026
‘We were outplayed’: Smith gives Bangladesh full credit
Smith felt the visitors’ batting effort was the decisive difference.
16 August 2026
‘I will never forget this match’: Miraz savours historic Australia win
Miraz was central to Bangladesh’s historic triumph.
16 August 2026
'They outplayed us in all facets': Cummins admits after Darwin defeat
With the second Test scheduled to begin in Mackay on August 22, Cummins hinted that Australia could consider changes to their playing XI after their comprehensive defeat.
16 August 2026
Tigers conquer Australia: Where Bangladesh are ahead of other Asian teams
That comparison puts Bangladesh's achievement into a striking perspective.
16 August 2026
'Biggest upset I can remember in Australia': Mark Waugh hails Bangladesh win
Waugh compared Bangladesh’s triumph with the West Indies’ famous victory at the Gabba a few years ago, but felt the circumstances in Darwin made the Tigers’ achievement even more remarkable.
16 August 2026
Bangladesh could change cricket forever, again
Every decade, Bangladesh finds a way to bend the arc of world cricket -- not through continuous dominance, but through a seismic upset
16 August 2026
Day 3 in Darwin: Key stats and records
Bangladesh’s commanding performance in Darwin has produced a host of notable milestones as the Tigers put themselves in a strong position against Australia after Day 3.
15 August 2026
Back-to-back days of dominance for the Tigers: Here are the highlights
Tanzid Tamim starred with a spectacular century, perfectly supported by a crucial half-century from skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto.
14 August 2026
'That’s some turnaround': India's Ashwin hails Bangladesh
Bangladesh have caught the cricketing world’s attention after dominating Australia through the first two days of their opening Test in Darwin.
14 August 2026
Miraz, Mahmud show grit as Bangladesh end Day 2 with 153-run lead
Mehidy Hasan Miraz remained unbeaten on 32 off 73 balls while Hasan Mahmud was not out on 13 off 76 deliveries as Bangladesh ended Day 2 of the first Test against Australia on Friday with 351 runs on the board, having lost six wickets.
14 August 2026
Tigers seize Day 1 honours in Darwin: Here are the highlights
Hasan Mahmud’s career-best 6-55 bowled Australia out for 198 as Bangladesh seized the honours on Day 1 in Darwin. The Tigers closed on 96-1, just 102 behind, with Mominul Haque unbeaten on 35 and Tanzid Hasan on 32. A superb start to a Test many expected Bangladesh to lose inside three days. Here are the highlights:
13 August 2026
Tigers take control of Darwin Test after first day
The visitors trail by 102 runs with nine wickets in hand, having followed an outstanding bowling performance with a composed start with the bat.
13 August 2026
Tigers’ long wait ends with stern Australia test
Bangladesh’s 23-year wait to play a Test on Australian soil will finally come to an end when they take on the hosts in the opening Test of the two-match series at Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin on Thursday.
12 August 2026