Bangladesh’s cricketers erupted in celebration at Marrara Stadium in Darwin after completing their first-ever Test victory on Australian soil, defeating the hosts by nine wickets in a landmark result for the country.
Led by captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, the Bangladesh squad celebrated together immediately after the winning runs were scored, with Cricket Australia footage capturing the emotional scenes following one of the Tigers’ most significant overseas victories.
The moment carried particular significance because Bangladesh had never previously won a Test match in Australia. Their dominant nine-wicket success therefore turned the Darwin contest into a historic chapter in the nation’s cricket story.
The celebrations reflected the magnitude of the achievement, with players and team staff enjoying the breakthrough after overcoming Australia in their own conditions.
The victory also demonstrated Bangladesh’s growing ability to compete away from home against leading Test nations. For Shanto and his teammates, the Darwin triumph will be remembered not simply as another Test victory, but as the day Bangladesh finally broke through on Australian soil.
Result: Bangladesh beat Australia by nine wickets in Darwin, securing their maiden Test victory in Australia.
