Bangladesh Beat Australia, Winning First Test Down Under
· Sports · Sportstar, Indian Express, BBC Sport
Bangladesh defeated Australia in the first Test of the series at the Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin, by chasing a 57‑run target on day four. Australia were bowled out for 198 on day one after opting to bat first, a decision criticised by skipper Pat Cummins. Cummins said Australia were outplayed across all departments and vowed to bounce back in the second Test in Mackay on August 22. Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto praised the win as Bangladesh’s biggest achievement across formats in an away series.
Why it matters
The victory marks Bangladesh’s first Test win in Australia and ends Australia’s home advantage, altering the trajectory of the series and boosting Bangladesh’s confidence in international cricket.
Read the original report — Sportstar
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