HASAN MAHMUD deservingly receives the award for his outstanding bowling display on a fairly good batting surface. He picked up 9 wickets in the match, which included a splendid 6-wicket haul in the first innings. He says that in the buildup, the team gave everything in every practice session, backing themselves fully without dwelling on the eventual outcome
On tackling Australia’s batting lineup, he credits the plans put together with the coaching staff, along with the video analysis done beforehand, saying that’s exactly what the bowlers executed out in the middle. On the pitch, he says the bowlers simply stayed patient, stuck to their lines and lengths, and the results followed from there. Reflecting on what this means back home, he says his people will be overjoyed for him, and there will be plenty of celebrations to come..
… Time for the post-match Presentation …. The entire country will feel proud and joyful – Words filled with emotions from one of the architects of this win, MEHIDY HASAN MIRAZ, who is up for a chat with the broadcasters. He calls it excellent cricket from the side, noting how long it’s been since Bangladesh last found themselves in this position, and credits the team’s performance for showing real character throughout.
When asked whether his century in the tour
When asked whether his century in the tour match helped build belief, he says it did, adding that Australia are a world-class outfit stacked with quality players, and the team knew a win here would mean a great deal back home. Looking ahead to the Mackay Test, he says the focus now shifts to figuring out how best to perform in these conditions, pointing out that the side both batted and bowled well at the right moments in this match.
He praises the way Tanzid Hasan batted in the first innings, along with strong contributions from Shanto and Mominul. He then credits the partnerships with the lower order for helping him personally get to his runs, noting that without those partners sticking around, his own contribution wouldn’t have been possible. He reveals his message to the lower order was simply not to worry about who’s bowling at them.
On Najmul Hossain Shanto’s captaincy, Miraz speaks highly of his decision making, calling the timing of his calls consistently sharp. He points to the bowling split in these conditions, Hasan’s six-wicket haul in the first innings complemented by the spinners sharing six in the second, calling that combination a real strength for the side going forward. He notes the pitch offered a bit more turn in the mornings with the footmarks in play, and says his own effort was built around targeting those areas.
On the celebrations back home, Miraz says
On the celebrations back home, Miraz says the entire country will be feeling proud and joyful right now. He thanks the travelling Bangladeshi fans for their support throughout, saying their belief played its own part in getting the team over the line, and closes by thanking the crowd once more for showing up.. A clinical chase seals the win – Bangladesh approached the chase with absolute composure, knocking off the required 57 runs with relative ease to complete the historic 9-wicket rout.
While the Test match witnessed several stellar individual performances from both sides, this encounter will forever be remembered for the sheer grit and determination Bangladesh displayed with the bat. Standing up to a world-class and full-strength Australian bowling attack on foreign soil demanded serious character, and this historic triumph stands as a fitting testament to the growing stature and resilience of Bangladeshi cricket on the world stage.
On the flip side, it serves as an equally big reality check for the Australians, one that will sting for a while yet with a couple of careers on the line as well.. Gutsy tail-end resistance delayed the inevitable – Facing a massive deficit, Australia’s second innings began with familiar batting struggles, quickly slumping to a precarious 207 for 7 and staring down the barrel of a humiliating innings defeat.
Just when a premature end seemed inevitable,
Just when a premature end seemed inevitable, a gutsy lower-order fightback injected some hope back into the Australian camp. Cameron Green and Mitchell Starc combined brilliantly for the eighth wicket, showing immense resilience to stitch together a 43-run partnership that finally pushed the hosts into a slender lead. Following Starc’s departure, Green continued the rescue mission by adding another 28 runs alongside Nathan Lyon before he was finally dismissed.
The Australian second innings was eventually wrapped up for 284, setting Bangladesh a modest target of 57 to win.. The brave response and Tanzid’s ton – In reply to Australia’s underwhelming first-innings total, Bangladesh staged a lion-hearted batting performance that completely put the hosts on the back foot. The visitors’ application and skill shone through as they piled on a massive 426 runs, effectively driving themselves miles ahead in the contest.
The cornerstone of this magnificent reply was a spectacular maiden century in Test cricket from Tanzid, while the rest of the batting order chipped in with handsome contributions to frustrate the home team. This colossal collective effort handed Bangladesh a towering 228-run lead, leaving a literal mountain for the Australians to climb just to stay alive in the match.. 5.11 am GMT – Historic triumph in Australia’s backyard – Congratulations to Bangladesh on securing a phenomenal and historic 9-wicket victory against the mighty Australians right in their own backyard.
This monumental achievement marks a historic milestone
This monumental achievement marks a historic milestone for the Asian side, etching their names into the folklore of cricket. The encounter began with Australia winning the toss and electing to bat on a surface that sported a noticeable tinge of live grass. However, the hosts failed to adapt to the challenging conditions, putting up a dismal batting display. The Australian lineup was bundled out for a meagre 198 runs in their first innings, a collapse that immediately pushed them onto the back foot and set the tone for the remainder of the match..Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Score: 57/1 (14.2 overs) 14.2: Beau Webster to Mominul Haque, FOUR!
There it is, the winning shot! Pure ecstasy for Bangladesh, heartbreak of the most shattering kind for Australia, the number one-ranked team, slain on their own patch by a side ranked ninth in the Test standings. BANGLADESH WIN BY 9 WICKETS! They take the lead by 1-0 in this two-match Test series. On a back of a length, outside off, Mominul Haque waits for the ball to arrive and just flays it effortlessly through backward point for a boundary.
History has been written in Darwin. Simply outstanding stuff from the touring side. The Bangladesh players are all out there, acknowledging the support of the fans through all four days of this famous win..Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Score: 53/1 (14.1 overs) 14.1: Beau Webster to Mominul Haque, Outside off, on a good length. Mominul Haque hangs deep inside the crease and taps it to point but cannot get it past the gap..
This could well be the final over
This could well be the final over of the first Test as Bangladesh need only 4 runs to win. Just a matter of one hit now..Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Score: 53/1 (13.6 overs) 13.6: Nathan Lyon to Mominul Haque, Full and outside off, Mominul Haque drives it along the ground and inside out to sweeper cover for a run..Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Score: 52/1 (13.5 overs) 13.5: Nathan Lyon to Mominul Haque, In front of the sticks, and this is pushed firmly to mid on..Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Score: 52/1 (13.4 overs) 13.4: Nathan Lyon to Mominul Haque, Pitched fuller on off, drifting in.
Mominul Haque advances a bit and chips it over mid-wicket. Cameron Green swoops to his right from deep square leg and tidies it up. Two runs taken..Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Score: 50/1 (13.3 overs) 13.3: Nathan Lyon to Shadman Islam, 50 UP FOR BANGLADESH! They need just 7 runs to win. On a fuller length, outside off, eased through mid off for an easy single..Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Score: 49/1 (13.2 overs) 13.2: Nathan Lyon to Mominul Haque, Tossed nicely on off, Mominul Haque gets on the front foot and drives it to long off for a single..Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Score: 48/1 (13.1 overs) 13.1: Nathan Lyon to Mominul Haque, Short and spinning away, outside off.
Mominul Haque cuts it off the back foot to a deep-ish backward point..Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Score: 48/1 (12.6 overs) 12.6: Beau Webster to Shadman Islam, From around the stumps. This is full and wide outside off. Shadman Islam leaves the harmless delivery..Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Score: 48/1 (12.5 overs) 12.5: Beau Webster to Shadman Islam, On a length, outside off, Shadman Islam hangs back and slashes it straight to the cover-point fielder..Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Score: 48/1 (12.4 overs) 12.4: Beau Webster to Shadman Islam, Full and straight, around off, Shadman checks his drive to Hazlewood at mid off..Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Score: 48/1 (12.3 overs) 12.3: Beau Webster to Shadman Islam, On a fractionally fuller length, outside off.
It lands and just dies on the pitch
It lands and just dies on the pitch as Islam lets it be..Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Score: 48/1 (12.2 overs) 12.2: Beau Webster to Mominul Haque, Short and outside off, and this is met with a crisp square cut through backward point for a single..Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Score: 47/1 (12.1 overs) 12.1: Beau Webster to Mominul Haque, Hard length, outside off, with extra bounce.
Mominul Haque hops back to flay it through point, but gets beaten by the lift off the pitch..Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Score: 47/1 (11.6 overs) 11.6: Nathan Lyon to Mominul Haque, Dropped outside off, full in length, Mominul Haque drives it inside out through wide mid off for an easy single. BANGLADESH NEED JUST 10 RUNS TO WIN!.Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Score: 46/1 (11.5 overs) 11.5: Nathan Lyon to Mominul Haque, Slides in on the stumps, full in length.
Mominul Haque is sucked on the front foot and blocks down the pitch. The ball threatens to roll back onto the stumps, but he stops it with his right foot..Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Score: 46/1 (11.4 overs) 11.4: Nathan Lyon to Mominul Haque, A touch full, outside off, driven back to the bowler off the front foot..Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Score: 46/1 (11.3 overs) 11.3: Nathan Lyon to Mominul Haque, Full and dipping in on off.
Mominul Haque pushes it to extra cover..Australia vs
Mominul Haque pushes it to extra cover..Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Score: 46/1 (11.2 overs) 11.2: Nathan Lyon to Shadman Islam, Fuller ball, on middle, Shadman Islam strides ahead and clips it off the pads to deep mid-wicket for one more..Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Score: 45/1 (11.1 overs) 11.1: Nathan Lyon to Mominul Haque, Drifts in from middle, full in length.
Mominul Haque clips it wide of mid-wicket for a single..Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Score: 44/1 (10.6 overs) 10.6: Beau Webster to Shadman Islam, FOUR! Wowza, what a shot! A half-volley, outside off, Shadman Islam gets on the front foot and beautifully middles it. Finds the gap between extra cover and mid off for a cracking boundary. BANGLADESH NEED 13 RUNS TO WIN!.Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Score: 40/1 (10.5 overs) 10.5: Beau Webster to Mominul Haque, Tap and run again!
Fuller and outside off, Mominul Haque transfers the weight on the front foot and knocks it to point for another proactive single..Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Score: 39/1 (10.4 overs) 10.4: Beau Webster to Shadman Islam, Pushed wide outside off, on a fullish length, Shadman Islam slashes it to the right of Pat Cummins at extra cover for a quick single..Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Score: 38/1 (10.3 overs) 10.3: Beau Webster to Shadman Islam, Short of a good length, around off, Islam runs it down to mid off..Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Score: 38/1 (10.2 overs) 10.2: Beau Webster to Shadman Islam, On a hard length, outside off, Shadman Islam rocks back and knocks it to cover-point..Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Score: 38/1 (10.1 overs) 10.1: Beau Webster to Mominul Haque, Fuller and outside off, Mominul Haque carves it to the right of the cover fielder and calls his partner through for a single.
Pat Cummins dives to his right, collects
Pat Cummins dives to his right, collects and throws it to the bowling end, but misses his shy.. Change? Yup. Beau Webster is into the attack, replacing Josh Hazlewood..Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Score: 37/1 (9.6 overs) 9.6: Nathan Lyon to Shadman Islam, Flat and quick, outside off, Shadman defends it to the off side with soft hands. BANGLADESH NEED 20 RUNS TO WIN!.Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Score: 37/1 (9.5 overs) 9.5: Nathan Lyon to Shadman Islam, Slows it up, landing it full and on middle, Shadman Islam lunges to defend, but the ball keeps drifting in and squirts off the inside edge to short leg..Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Score: 37/1 (9.4 overs) 9.4: Nathan Lyon to Mominul Haque, Full ball, on middle and leg, clipped along the ground to deep square leg for a single..Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Score: 36/1 (9.3 overs) 9.3: Nathan Lyon to Shadman Islam, Quicker through the air, short on the pads.
Mominul tucks it through square leg for a single..Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Score: 35/1 (9.2 overs) 9.2: Nathan Lyon to Shadman Islam, Tossed up, full on middle, Islam leans on and taps it back to the bowler..Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Score: 35/1 (9.1 overs) 9.1: Nathan Lyon to Mominul Haque, Dropped short, on middle and leg, drifting in, safely nudged to square leg for a single..
Starc is back on the field now. Nathan Lyon (2-0-12-0) continues….Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Score: 34/1 (8.6 overs) 8.6: Josh Hazlewood to Shadman Islam, On a back of a length, around the off pole. Shadman Islam hangs back and bunts it down the pitch..Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Score: 34/1 (8.5 overs) 8.5: Josh Hazlewood to Shadman Islam, Just holds on the surface a touch, full around off.
Shadman Islam fences it with soft hands towards the cover region..Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Score: 34/1 (8.4 overs) 8.4: Josh Hazlewood to Shadman Islam, Too short, angling in on the bodyline. Shadman Islam ducks under it and leaves..Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Score: 34/1 (8.3 overs) 8.3: Josh Hazlewood to Shadman Islam, Bangs it hard on a length, outside off, Shadman Islam offers no shot at it..Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Score: 34/1 (8.2 overs) 8.2: Josh Hazlewood to Shadman Islam, Nagging length, on off, punched off the back foot to mid off.
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