It was a historic day for Bangladesh as they pulled off a remarkable Test victory in Darwin against Australia. This win marks their first-ever Test match win on Australian soil in the opening match of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 series. Tanzid Hasan made a century on his debut, and fast bowler Hasan Mahmud took six wickets to give away a special win to the visiting team.
Batting Depth and Paceman Dominance of Bangladesh
Bangladesh made a strong start in the first innings and posted a big total of 426 runs. Tanzid, playing his second test match, once again displayed a calmness and maturity beyond his years as he blunted the Australian bowling attack. The young opener showed tons of patience and laid a solid foundation for the innings with a sparkling century on a difficult wicket.
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In reply, star all-rounder Hasan Mahmud was the star performer as he dismantled the Australian top and middle order, single-handedly taking apart the opposition batting line-up. He registered his career-best haul of 6 for 55 by removing the key wickets at regular intervals. In the end, Bangladesh made a complete cake of a five-day series and registered a memorable victory.
WTC 2025–27 Standings Impact
The win cements Bangladesh's standing as a dangerous contender in the current World Test Championship cycle. Despite the setback, Australia remains atop the table owing to their strong start to the campaign.
Holding steady in fourth place with a 66.67 PCT, Najmul Hossain Shanto's side has proven its ability to win in tough conditions abroad. As the WTC 2025–27 cycle progresses, this Darwin victory will serve as a strong foundational block for Bangladesh's quest for a spot in the final.
| Rank | team | Matches | Won | Lost | drawn | points | PCT (%) |
| 1 | Australia | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 84 | 77.78 |
| 2 | South Africa | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 36 | 75 |
| 3 | new zealand | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 52 | 72.22 |
| 4 | Bangladesh | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 40 | 66.67 |
| 5 | India | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 52 | 48.15 |
| 6 | Sri Lanka | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 41.67 |
| 7 | England | 13 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 38 | 24.36 |
| 8 | Pakistan | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 22.22 |
| 9 | West Indies | 12 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 30 | 20.83 |