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Bangladesh Defeats Australia by 9 Wickets in 1st Test: The Bangladesh cricket team has made history by defeating Australia on their home turf. In the first Test match played in Darwin, Bangladesh defeated Australia by 9 wickets. With this magnificent victory, Bangladesh has taken a 1-0 lead in the two-match Test series.
Australia All Out for 198 Runs in First Innings
Australia, having won the toss and elected to bat first, got off to a disastrous start. Bangladesh fast bowler Hasan Mahmud bowled a lethal spell, claiming 6 wickets (6/55). Steve Smith was the top scorer for Australia with 71 runs. The entire Australian team was bowled out for 198 runs in the first innings.
Bangladesh Reply Strong as Tanzid Hasan Hits Century
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In response, Bangladesh posted a massive total of 426 runs in their first innings. Tanzid Hasan played a magnificent innings of 101 runs for the team. Additionally, captain Najmul Hossain Shanto scored 84 runs, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz scored 65. Based on the first innings, Bangladesh secured a substantial lead of 228 runs. For Australia, Josh Hazlewood took 6 wickets (6/89).
Cameron Green’s Ton Fails as Mehidy Hasan Takes 5 Wickets
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In the second innings, Australia attempted a comeback fueled by Cameron Green's century (104 runs). However, the entire Australian team was bowled out for 284 runs, undone by Mehidy Hasan Miraz's spin bowling (5/66) and Hasan Mahmud's 3 wickets. Bangladesh was set a target of just 57 runs for victory.
Bangladesh Cruise to Victory in Fourth Innings
Bangladesh chased down the modest target of 57 runs on the fourth day in 14.2 overs, losing only one wicket. Shadman Islam (25*) and Mominul Haque (30*) remained unbeaten at the crease.
Hasan Mahmud, who took a total of 9 wickets in the match, was named 'Player of the Match'.Also Read: Devdutt Padikkal Century in Galle: Breaks Records at No. 3 Spot for Team India
