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DARWIN - Bangladesh created history on Sunday by defeating Australia by nine wickets in the opening Test at Marrara Stadium, registering their first-ever Test victory on Australian soil and taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. The visitors produced a complete all-round performance, combining disciplined pace bowling, resilient batting and clinical spin to outplay the hosts in one of the most memorable victories in Bangladesh’s Test history. After electing to bat, Australia were dismissed for 198 in 53 overs as Bangladesh’s fast bowlers dominated from the outset. Hasan Mahmud spearheaded the attack with a brilliant six-wicket haul, returning figures of 6-55 in 17 overs, while Taskin Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain claimed two wickets each. Steven Smith fought a lone battle with a fluent 71, while Jake Weatherald (23) and Travis Head (22) were the only other batters to offer resistance. Bangladesh responded emphatically with a commanding 426, securing a crucial first-innings lead of 228 runs. Opener Tanzid Hasan produced a magnificent 101 from 197 deliveries, while captain Najmul Hossain Shanto contributed a composed 84 and Mehidy Hasan Miraz added a valuable 65. Australia’s premier fast bowler Josh Hazlewood claimed 6-89, with Mitchell Starc taking two wickets. Australia’s hopes of staging a comeback rested on Cameron Green, whose determined 104 anchored the second innings, while Smith added 44 and Marnus Labuschagne scored 31. However, Bangladesh’s bowlers once again dictated proceedings, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz claiming a superb 5-66 and Hasan Mahmud finishing with three wickets as Australia were bowled out for 284. Set a modest target of 57, Bangladesh completed the chase comfortably in just 14.2 overs, losing only one wicket. Mominul Haque remained unbeaten on 30, while Shadman Islam made 25 to seal a famous victory. The landmark triumph not only handed Bangladesh their maiden Test win in Australia but also placed them in a commanding position ahead of the second and final Test. Scores in Brief BANGLADESH 426 (Tanzid 101, Shanto 84, Mehidy 65, Hazlewood 6-89) AND 57-1 (Mominul 30*, Shadman 25*) beat AUSTRALIA 198 (Smith 71, Mahmud 6-55, Ebadot 2-39) AND 284 (Green 104, Smith 44, Mehidy 5-66, Mahmud 3-56) by 9 wickets.