WTC Points Table after Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test, 2026

Bangladesh registered a historic 9-wicket Test victory over Australia in Darwin after producing a dominant all-round performance in the first Test of the two-match series, which is part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle. After bowling Australia out for 198 in the first innings, Bangladesh piled up 426 before restricting the hosts to 284 in their second innings.

The result had a significant impact on the WTC Points Table as Australia entered the match at the top of the standings with Bangladesh sitting at fourth. Bangladesh needed only 57 runs in their second innings to secure a landmark Test victory in Australia, and they did it with ease.

Hasan Mahmud's historic six-wicket haul bowls out Australia for 198

Australia won the toss and opted to bat first, but Bangladesh's bowlers quickly put the hosts under pressure at Marrara Stadium in Darwin. Hasan Mahmud led the attack with an outstanding six-wicket haul, finishing with 6/55 as Australia were bowled out for just 198 in 53 overs.

Steve Smith was Australia's top scorer with 71, while Pat Cummins' side struggled to build substantial partnerships. Hasan's six-wicket haul was the standout performance as Bangladesh took complete control of the opening innings.

The 198 was also Australia's lowest Test total against Bangladesh, underlining the significance of Bangladesh's bowling performance. The early advantage gave Bangladesh an opportunity to build a sizeable first-innings lead, which ultimately proved decisive in the context of the match and the WTC Points Table.

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Bangladesh post 426 on the board, riding on Tanzid Hasan's century

Bangladesh responded brilliantly with the bat, scoring 426 in their first innings to secure a huge 228-run lead over Australia.

Tanzid Hasan was the star of the innings, scoring 101 off 197 balls. His maiden Test century was particularly significant as it made him the first Bangladeshi batter to score a Test hundred on Australian soil.

Najmul Hossain Shanto also played a crucial role with 84, while Mominul Haque contributed 49. Mehidy Hasan Miraz added 65 lower down the order, helping Bangladesh push their total beyond the 400-run mark.

Australia's Josh Hazlewood was their best bowler, taking 6/89 and reaching the 300-wicket milestone in Test cricket during the innings.

Australia give Bangladesh 57 runs target, thanks to Cameron Green's ton

Australia showed greater resistance in their second innings but could not erase the first-innings deficit. Cameron Green led the fightback with a crucial 104, his first Test century on home soil, while Alex Carey and Mitchell Starc also helped Australia extend their lead.

Green's century was particularly important because Australia were in serious trouble after losing several top-order batters cheaply. However, Bangladesh eventually bowled them out for 284, leaving the visitors with only 57 runs to win the Test.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz was the leading wicket-taker in Australia's second innings, claiming five wickets as Bangladesh maintained their grip on the contest.

Bangladesh then began the chase positively. With only 57 runs required, the visitors completed the chase without needing to take unnecessary risks.

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ICC World Test Championship 2025-27: WTC Points Table after Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test

Australia entered the first Test at the top of the WTC Points Table. They had played eight Tests, winning seven and losing one, giving them 84 points and a points percentage of 87.50. Bangladesh, meanwhile, were fourth in the WTC Points Table before the Darwin Test. They had 28 points and a points percentage of 58.33.

Here is the updated WTC Points Table after the match:

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