Australia vs Bangladesh head-to-head: Test record after visitors' historic win in Darwin

The Tigers had only beaten Australia once in six previous Test meetings before arriving Down Under, with that victory coming on home soil in Dhaka in 2017.

But a dominant performance at Marrara Stadium secured Bangladesh's first Test victory in Australia and cut Australia's overall head-to-head advantage to 5-2.

It also leaves Bangladesh 1-0 ahead in the two-match series and one result away from a first Test series victory over Australia when the teams meet again in Mackay.

Here is the complete Test head-to-head record between Australia and Bangladesh following their historic meeting in Darwin.

Australia vs Bangladesh Test head-to-head record

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Australia and Bangladesh have now met seven times in Test cricket.

Australia remain comfortably ahead in the overall record, winning five of those matches, but Bangladesh have now recorded two victories.

Matches played: 7
Australia wins: 5
Bangladesh wins: 2
Draws: 0

Bangladesh's two victories have both been significant landmarks.

Their first came by 20 runs in Dhaka in 2017, while their nine-wicket triumph in Darwin in 2026 was their first Test victory on Australian soil.

Australia vs Bangladesh previous Test results

The two nations first met in Test cricket in 2003, when Australia comfortably won both matches of Bangladesh's first Test tour Down Under.

Australia also won both Tests when they travelled to Bangladesh in 2006 before the Tigers finally broke through during Australia's next Test tour of the country in 2017.

Bangladesh won a thriller in Dhaka by 20 runs before Australia responded with a seven-wicket victory in Chattogram to draw that series 1-1.

What happened in the last Australia vs Bangladesh Test?

Bangladesh produced one of the biggest results in their Test history when the teams met in Darwin in August 2026.

Australia were bowled out for just 198 in their first innings after Hasan Mahmud ripped through the hosts with career-best figures of 6-55.

Bangladesh responded with 426 to establish a huge first-innings advantage, before Australia's batters again struggled in their second innings.

Cameron Green's 104 provided resistance for the hosts, but Australia were eventually dismissed for 284, leaving Bangladesh requiring just 57 runs for victory.

The visitors lost only one wicket in the chase as they completed a nine-wicket victory on day four.

It was Bangladesh's first Test win in Australia and only their second against the Australians anywhere in the world.

When did Bangladesh first beat Australia in Test cricket?

Bangladesh's first Test victory over Australia came in Dhaka in August 2017.

Shakib Al Hasan starred with both bat and ball as Bangladesh secured a famous 20-run victory, giving them their first win over Australia at the fifth attempt.

Australia responded in the second Test in Chattogram, with David Warner and Nathan Lyon playing starring roles in a seven-wicket victory that ensured the series finished 1-1.

Bangladesh then had to wait almost nine years for another opportunity to face Australia in Test cricket.

Their victory in Darwin means they have now won two of the last three Tests between the sides.

Can Bangladesh win their first Test series against Australia?

Bangladesh have never beaten Australia in a Test series, but that could change in Mackay.

Their Darwin victory gives the visitors a 1-0 lead heading into the second and final Test at the Great Barrier Reef Arena.

A victory or draw would therefore be enough for Bangladesh to secure a historic series win, while Australia must win to level the series.

The second Test takes place from August 22-26 and will be the first Test match staged in Mackay.

How to watch Australia vs Bangladesh for free on DAZN

How to watch Australia vs Bangladesh second Test for free on DAZN

Fans in the UK can watch the second Test between Australia and Bangladesh live and for free on DAZN, with the action getting underway in Mackay on August 22.

Date: August 22-26
Venue: Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay
Price: Free

To watch the second Test, simply search Australia vs Bangladesh on DAZN and select the live event. Alternatively, click here.