That comparison puts Bangladesh's achievement into a striking perspective.

Bangladesh beat hosts by nine wickets in Darwin for their first Test win on Australian soil

Waugh compared Bangladesh’s triumph with the West Indies’ famous victory at the Gabba a few years ago, but felt the circumstances in Darwin made the Tigers’ achievement even more remarkable.

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The mindset was particularly important after Bangladesh had been bowled out for just 54 in the second innings of their tour match against a Cricket Australia XI.

It was not a victory built around one miraculous spell or one lucky session. The Tigers won this Test the hard way-- session after session, day after day.

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Mahmud, Miraz help Tigers win first Test by nine wickets

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The Tigers' triumph over New Zealand in Mount Maunganui in 2022 and the West Indies’ stunning Brisbane victory over Australia in 2024 remain among the defining Test upsets of the modern era. Now Bangladesh have the chance to add another chapter to that history.

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Bangladesh’s commanding performance in Darwin has produced a host of notable milestones as the Tigers put themselves in a strong position against Australia after Day 3.

Asked how many runs Bangladesh would want Australia to score before setting a target, Miraz laughed off the question and said the visitors were not looking that far ahead.