Bangladesh thrash Australia by nine wickets in historic Darwin Test

Bangladesh completed a stunning nine-wicket victory over Australia in the first Test in Darwin on Sunday, securing their first Test win on Australian soil. Hasan Mahmud took nine wickets in the match, including 6-55 in the first innings, and was named Player of the Match.

Australian greats Ricky Ponting and Mark Waugh called the defeat embarrassing and the biggest upset in Australian cricket history. Captain Pat Cummins refused to blame preparation, instead crediting Bangladesh for outplaying his side in all departments. Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto described it as the biggest win in Bangladesh's history in any format.

The victory lifted Bangladesh to fourth in the ICC World Test Championship standings, above India. The second and final Test begins in Mackay on August 22, with Australia expected to make changes to their playing XI.