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Bangladesh have created history by beating Australia by nine wickets in the first Test in Darwin, securing their first-ever Test win on Australian soil. The result is a major moment in an otherwise heavily one-sided Test rivalry, with Australia having won the first four matches between the two teams before Bangladesh broke through in 2017.
The Australia vs Bangladesh Test history now consists of seven completed matches. Here is the complete Australia vs Bangladesh Test head-to-head record, every match result, series results, Bangladesh's two victories, Australia's five wins and the latest historic result in Darwin, with one Test still remaining in the 2026 series.
Australia vs Bangladesh Test Head-to-Head Record
Team | Tests | Won | Lost | Draw | Win % |
Australia | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 71.43% |
Bangladesh | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 28.57% |
Australia still dominate the overall Australia vs Bangladesh Test head-to-head record, having won five of the seven completed matches. However, Bangladesh have now won two of their last three Tests against Australia, including their first-ever victory in Australia.
The 2026 Darwin Test was particularly significant because Bangladesh had never previously beaten Australia in Australia. Their previous Test victory came in Mirpur in 2017.
Australia vs Bangladesh Test Series Results
Series | Tests | Result |
Bangladesh in Australia, 2003 | 2 | Australia won 2-0 |
Australia in Bangladesh, 2005/06 | 2 | Australia won 2-0 |
Australia in Bangladesh, 2017 | 2 | Drawn 1-1 |
Bangladesh in Australia, 2026 | 2 | Bangladesh lead 1-0* |
One Test remains in the 2026 series.
The first two Australia vs Bangladesh Test series were completely dominated by Australia. They won both matches in 2003 and repeated the 2-0 scoreline during their 2005/06 tour of Bangladesh.
The rivalry finally changed in 2017. Bangladesh won the first Test in Mirpur by 20 runs before Australia responded with a seven-wicket victory in Chittagong, resulting in a 1-1 draw.
The 2026 series has now produced another historic chapter. Bangladesh won the first Test in Darwin by nine wickets and lead 1-0, with the second Test scheduled in Mackay from August 22.
Australia vs Bangladesh Test Match Results - Full List
Here is the complete Australia vs Bangladesh Test results list:
No. | Test | Venue | Winner | Margin |
1 | 1st Test, 2003 | Darwin | Australia | Innings & 132 runs |
2 | 2nd Test, 2003 | Cairns | Australia | Innings & 98 runs |
3 | 1st Test, 2006 | Fatullah | Australia | 3 wickets |
4 | 2nd Test, 2006 | Chittagong | Australia | Innings & 80 runs |
5 | 1st Test, 2017 | Mirpur | Bangladesh | 20 runs |
6 | 2nd Test, 2017 | Chittagong | Australia | 7 wickets |
7 | 1st Test, 2026 | Darwin | Bangladesh | 9 wickets |
Australia won both Tests when Bangladesh first toured the country in 2003. At Darwin, Australia won by an innings and 132 runs before completing another innings victory, by 98 runs, in Cairns.
Australia again swept the two-Test series in 2006. They defeated Bangladesh by three wickets in Fatullah and then secured an innings-and-80-run victory in Chittagong.
Bangladesh finally registered their first win against Australia in the 2017 series. They defeated Steve Smith's side by 20 runs in the first Test at Mirpur, before Australia levelled the series with a seven-wicket win in Chittagong.
The latest entry in the Australia vs Bangladesh Test history is arguably the most significant. Bangladesh bowled Australia out for 198, posted 426 and then dismissed Australia for 284 in the second innings before chasing down 57 to win by nine wickets in Darwin.
How Many Times Has Bangladesh Beaten Australia in Tests?
Bangladesh have now beaten Australia twice in Test cricket. Their first victory came in the 2017 Mirpur Test, where they defeated Australia by 20 runs. Their second win came in the 2026 Darwin Test, where they completed a nine-wicket victory.
The major difference is the venue. Bangladesh's 2017 win came at home, whereas the 2026 victory was their first-ever Test win against Australia in Australia.
The Darwin victory also means Bangladesh have now won two of their last three completed Tests against Australia, despite losing the first five meetings between the teams.
Australia vs Bangladesh Test Series - Key Numbers
- First Test meeting: 2003
- Total completed Tests: 7
- Australia wins: 5
- Bangladesh wins: 2
- Draws: 0
- First Bangladesh win: 2017
- First Bangladesh win in Australia: 2026
- Most successful Australian series: 2003 and 2005/06, both 2-0
- Only drawn series: 2017, 1-1
- Latest result: Bangladesh beat Australia by 9 wickets in Darwin
- 2026 series: Bangladesh lead 1-0, with one Test remaining
Also Read: WTC Points Table after Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test, 2026
