This is a huge blow to the Australian side. The hosts were unable to control the match even after getting Bangladesh into difficult situations. But the Tigers kept fighting, took their chances, and snatched the game from the Kangaroos.
Australia were bowled out for just 198 in their first innings. Bangladesh then made full use of the opportunity and scored 426, taking a huge 228-run first-innings lead. After that, Bangladesh did not allow Australia to come back easily. Their bowlers kept creating pressure as they managed only 284 runs in the second innings.
Bangladesh needed only 57 runs to script history in Darwin, and they finished the chase in only 14.2 overs. The Tigers lost just one wicket before Mominul Haque finished the match with a boundary. The embarrassing nine-wicket defeat has raised serious questions over Australia’s Test side.
Mark Waugh stunned by Bangladesh shock
This defeat was even more surprising because of the fact that Bangladesh were without two of their important fast bowlers, Nahid Rana and Shoriful Islam. But Australia had a strong squad available. This makes the result even more difficult for the Australian team to explain.
Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has pointed fingers at the national selectors. The legendary batter called for some bold changes following the “very embarrassing defeat” at home.
But there had been enough evidence for me coming here to suggest that they weren’t going to lose anything or much at all by starting that regeneration, by maybe bringing in another opener, or by maybe bringing in someone at No. 3. And I think if they lose here, then I think that has to happen.”
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He further explained, “It just feels a little shaky and uncertain. And why are we in this position? Australian cricket is so strong. It doesn’t need to be in that position, in my opinion. But who you pick—that's a great question. Are you picking match-fit players, or are you picking players on talent? Like a Sammy Konstas, for example?”
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