Bangladesh achieved a landmark nine-wicket victory against Australia in Darwin, marking the team’s first Test win on Australian soil. After dismissing the hosts for 198 and 284, Bangladesh successfully chased down a target of 57 runs with nine wickets remaining. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto expressed pride in his team’s performance, highlighting their dedication and improved approach to Test cricket. He emphasized the significance of this victory as the biggest win for Bangladesh in any format, while also acknowledging the increasing influence of fast bowlers in the Test arena.
Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto also said he was proud of the team’s performance and credited the players for their hard work and improved mindset towards Test cricket.
Talking about opener Tanzid Hasan, who scored 101 in Bangladesh’s first innings, Shanto praised the youngster for adapting his aggressive white-ball approach to Test cricket. Bangladesh had laid the foundation for the victory with a strong first-innings total of 426. Tanzid Hasan, who scored his maiden Test ton, top-scored with 101, while Najmul Hossain Shanto contributed 84 and Mehidy Hasan Miraz made a crucial 65.
