Bangladesh recorded their first-ever Test win on Australian soil, defeating Australia by nine wickets in Darwin in what the Guardian called one of Australia's most humiliating Test defeats in 149 years.
Key facts
- Bangladesh won by nine wickets, their first Test victory on Australian soil.
- Australia were bowled out for 284 in their second innings in Darwin.
- Cameron Green scored a century that the Guardian said was not enough to prevent defeat.
- Bangladesh chased the 57 runs required for victory for the loss of just one wicket.
Bangladesh have made cricket history, defeating Australia in a Test match on Australian soil for the first time. The visitors secured a nine-wicket victory in Darwin, a result the Guardian described as one of Australia’s most humiliating and crushing Test defeats in 149 years.
Australia were bowled out for 284 in their second innings, leaving Bangladesh a modest target. The visitors polished off the 57 runs required for victory for the loss of just one wicket.
A century from Cameron Green provided the standout moment for the home side, but according to the Guardian it was not enough to stave off the nine-wicket defeat.
Al Jazeera reported that Bangladesh dominated Australia throughout the match, and that the margin of victory would send shockwaves through the cricketing world.
Why it matters
Australia are one of the most successful teams in Test cricket history, so a first-ever defeat to Bangladesh on home soil is a landmark result. As Al Jazeera noted, the margin of victory is expected to send shockwaves through the cricketing world.
Frequently asked questions
What was the margin of Bangladesh's victory?
Bangladesh won by nine wickets, chasing the 57 runs required for victory for the loss of just one wicket.
Where was the Test match played?
The match was played in Darwin, Australia.
Did anyone score a century for Australia?
Yes, Cameron Green scored a career-saving century for Australia, but it was not enough to prevent the defeat.