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Bangladesh has etched one of the most remarkable chapters in its cricket history, securing a monumental first-ever Test victory on Australian soil after dominating the top-ranked hosts across four intense days at Darwin's Marrara Stadium.
Entering the contest as the ninth-ranked side facing an elite Australian bowling attack with over 1,200 combined Test dismissals, Bangladesh took total control from the opening day on August 13. The visitors skittled Australia out for under 200 runs inside two sessions in the first innings before replying with commanding authority with the bat. A magnificent maiden century by Tanzid Hasan Tamim alongside composed half-centuries from captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mehidy Hasan Miraz propelled the Tigers to a massive 228-run first-innings lead.
Australia faced immense pressure in their second essay as pacer Hasan Mahmud struck early blows. Despite a valiant, fighting century by Cameron Green, off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz dismantled the middle and lower order with a five-wicket haul, restricting Australia's second-innings total to 284 and setting Bangladesh a modest target of 57 runs.
Opening batter Tanzid fell for a duck in the pursuit, but Shadman Islam and Mominul Haque calmly navigated the remaining runs to seal the historic triumph. The victory marks Bangladesh's maiden Test win in Australia after a 23-year wait since their inaugural tour, giving the visitors an unassailable 1-0 lead in the series.
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