Bangladesh made history on Sunday (Aug 16) by beating the Aussies by nine wickets in Darwin for their first Test win on Australian soil and only their second victory over them in the format. Bangladesh took a massive 228-run first-innings lead before dismissing the hosts for 284 in the second innings, leaving them with just 57 runs to chase, which they reached in 14.2 overs for the loss of one wicket.&nbsp;The win also gave Bangladesh a major boost in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 standings, as their points total has increased to 60, while their points percentage (PCT) has improved from 58.33 to 66.67. Despite this rise, Bangladesh continue to occupy fourth place.&nbsp;Before the historic win in Darwin, Bangladesh had already beaten Pakistan twice at home earlier this year.&nbsp;Australia, despite the defeat, remain at the top of the WTC 2025-27 table, however, their PCT has fallen from 87.50 to 77.77. The 2023 WTC champions have now suffered two defeats in nine Tests during the current cycle, with both losses coming at home.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/2027-odi-world-cup-start-date-october-2-gandhi-jayanti-icc-tribute-1786871634518">ICC planning October 2 start for 2027 ODI World Cup to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, India are currently fifth with a PCT of 48.15 and even if Shubman Gill’s team beat Sri Lanka in the first Test in Galle, they will stay fifth. Their PCT, however, will rise to 53.33.&nbsp;Sri Lanka have a chance to move above India with a win in the first Test. A victory in Galle would take their PCT to 53.33 and put them fifth, while India would drop to sixth with 43.33 per cent.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cummins-no-excuses-darwin-test-loss-bangladesh-ponting-demands-changes-1786868192172">‘We’re Pretty Good at Bouncing Back’: Cummins confident after Darwin Test loss</a>&nbsp;If the Galle Test ends in a draw, Sri Lanka’s PCT will fall to 40.00 and India’s will drop to 46.66. However, neither team would change their position in the WTC standings.&nbsp;<h2>Updated WTC 2025-27 standings</h2>

<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Position</th><th>Team</th><th>M</th><th>W</th><th>L</th><th>Draws</th><th>Penalty</th><th>Pts</th><th>PCT%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1.</td><td>Australia</td><td>9</td><td>7</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>84</td><td>77.77</td></tr><tr><td>2.</td><td>South Africa</td><td>4</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>36</td><td>75.00</td></tr><tr><td>3.</td><td>New Zealand</td><td>6</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>52</td><td>72.22</td></tr><tr><td>4.</td><td>Bangladesh</td><td>5</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>40</td><td>66.67</td></tr><tr><td>5.</td><td>India</td><td>9</td><td>4</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>52</td><td>48.15</td></tr><tr><td>6.</td><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>20</td><td>41.67</td></tr><tr><td>7.</td><td>England</td><td>13</td><td>4</td><td>8</td><td>1</td><td>14</td><td>38</td><td>24.36</td></tr><tr><td>8.</td><td>Pakistan</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>8</td><td>16</td><td>22.22</td></tr><tr><td>9.</td><td>West Indies</td><td>12</td><td>2</td><td>8</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>30</td><td>20.83</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Australia retained the top spot in the WTC 2025-27 standings despite their home defeat to Bangladesh, with their points percentage dropping from 87.50 to 77.77.

Bangladesh made history on Sunday (Aug 16) by beating the Aussies by nine wickets in Darwin for their first Test win on Australian soil and only their second victory over them in the format. Bangladesh took a massive 228-run first-innings lead before dismissing the hosts for 284 in the second innings, leaving them with just 57 runs to chase, which they reached in 14.2 overs for the loss of one wicket. The win also gave Bangladesh a major boost in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 standings, as their points total has increased to 60, while their points percentage (PCT) has improved from 58.33 to 66.67. Despite this rise, Bangladesh continue to occupy fourth place. Before the historic win in Darwin, Bangladesh had already beaten Pakistan twice at home earlier this year. Australia, despite the defeat, remain at the top of the WTC 2025-27 table, however, their PCT has fallen from 87.50 to 77.77. The 2023 WTC champions have now suffered two defeats in nine Tests during the current cycle, with both losses coming at home. Also Read - ICC planning October 2 start for 2027 ODI World Cup to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi Meanwhile, India are currently fifth with a PCT of 48.15 and even if Shubman Gill’s team beat Sri Lanka in the first Test in Galle, they will stay fifth. Their PCT, however, will rise to 53.33. Sri Lanka have a chance to move above India with a win in the first Test. A victory in Galle would take their PCT to 53.33 and put them fifth, while India would drop to sixth with 43.33 per cent. Also Read - ‘We’re Pretty Good at Bouncing Back’: Cummins confident after Darwin Test loss If the Galle Test ends in a draw, Sri Lanka’s PCT will fall to 40.00 and India’s will drop to 46.66. However, neither team would change their position in the WTC standings. Updated WTC 2025-27 standings

Australia retained the top spot in the WTC 2025-27 standings despite their home defeat to Bangladesh, with their points percentage dropping from 87.50 to 77.77.

WTC points table after AUS vs BAN 1st Test: Aussies retain top spot, Bangladesh fourth

Josh Hazlewood became the ninth Australian bowler to take 300 Test wickets after claiming 6/89 against Bangladesh in the first Test in Darwin. The 35-year-old reached the milestone on day three at Marrara Stadium as Bangladesh were dismissed for 426. He came into the match needing five wickets and achieved the landmark in his first Test since Jul last year.&nbsp;Hazlewood dismissed Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz for his 300th Test wicket before ending the innings with Ebadot Hossain’s dismissal, registering his 14th five-wicket haul and fourth six-wicket performance in Tests. His previous six-wicket haul came against India in Bengaluru in 2017, when he took 6/67.&nbsp;Hazlewood had to work hard on a pitch offering little assistance and could have struck earlier, but Nathan Lyon dropped Tanzid Hasan during his opening spell before the batter went on to score 101.&nbsp;Hazlewood later dismissed Mominul Haque on the second morning to break a key partnership before removing Najmul Hossain Shanto for 84 with the second new ball.&nbsp;He continued to bowl with discipline in the Darwin heat, dismissing Hasan Mahmud lbw and Taijul Islam after getting extra bounce.&nbsp;His place in the team was not certain before the match, as he had played only six of Australia’s previous 14 Tests and missed the last 12 months due to an Achilles injury. His absence gave Scott Boland a chance to push for a regular place.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/how-indian-cricket-dismantled-poor-traveler-reputation-1786784382087">How India broke the 'poor traveller' tag to become cricket rulers since independence</a>&nbsp;With this milestone, Hazlewood joined Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins in Australia’s 300-wicket club, making them the first four bowlers in Test history to play together after each had taken more than 300 wickets.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-1st-test-toss-playing-xi-galle-1786767124868">IND vs SL 1st Test: India win toss and opt to bat in Galle; Padikkal back in XI</a>&nbsp;Speaking after stumps, Hazlewood said: “You don’t really think about those sort of milestones when you’re playing,” he told Kayo Sports.&nbsp;&nbsp;“I guess it’s probably something you look back on at the end. But just to see the other names there, and playing alongside three of them-it’s pretty cool.”&nbsp;Bangladesh’s 426 gave them a 228-run lead after Australia were bowled out for 198.&nbsp;“They hung in there tough,” Hazlewood added. “It was hard work out there on that track. We stuck it out and didn’t let the runs flow too quickly at the end, but Bangladesh played well and made it tough to get wickets.”

Josh Hazlewood made a strong return from injury, claiming 6/89 against Bangladesh in Darwin to become the ninth Australian bowler to reach 300 Test wickets.

Josh Hazlewood became the ninth Australian bowler to take 300 Test wickets after claiming 6/89 against Bangladesh in the first Test in Darwin. The 35-year-old reached the milestone on day three at Marrara Stadium as Bangladesh were dismissed for 426. He came into the match needing five wickets and achieved the landmark in his first Test since Jul last year. Hazlewood dismissed Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz for his 300th Test wicket before ending the innings with Ebadot Hossain’s dismissal, registering his 14th five-wicket haul and fourth six-wicket performance in Tests. His previous six-wicket haul came against India in Bengaluru in 2017, when he took 6/67. Hazlewood had to work hard on a pitch offering little assistance and could have struck earlier, but Nathan Lyon dropped Tanzid Hasan during his opening spell before the batter went on to score 101. Hazlewood later dismissed Mominul Haque on the second morning to break a key partnership before removing Najmul Hossain Shanto for 84 with the second new ball. He continued to bowl with discipline in the Darwin heat, dismissing Hasan Mahmud lbw and Taijul Islam after getting extra bounce. His place in the team was not certain before the match, as he had played only six of Australia’s previous 14 Tests and missed the last 12 months due to an Achilles injury. His absence gave Scott Boland a chance to push for a regular place. Also Read - How India broke the 'poor traveller' tag to become cricket rulers since independence With this milestone, Hazlewood joined Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins in Australia’s 300-wicket club, making them the first four bowlers in Test history to play together after each had taken more than 300 wickets. Also Read - IND vs SL 1st Test: India win toss and opt to bat in Galle; Padikkal back in XI Speaking after stumps, Hazlewood said: “You don’t really think about those sort of milestones when you’re playing,” he told Kayo Sports. “I guess it’s probably something you look back on at the end. But just to see the other names there, and playing alongside three of them-it’s pretty cool.” Bangladesh’s 426 gave them a 228-run lead after Australia were bowled out for 198. “They hung in there tough,” Hazlewood added. “It was hard work out there on that track. We stuck it out and didn’t let the runs flow too quickly at the end, but Bangladesh played well and made it tough to get wickets.”

Josh Hazlewood made a strong return from injury, claiming 6/89 against Bangladesh in Darwin to become the ninth Australian bowler to reach 300 Test wickets.

AUS vs BAN: Hazlewood achieves 300-wicket milestone in Tests

Bangladesh continued their strong performance in the opening Test against Australia as Tanzid Hasan Tamim scored a historic maiden century on Day 2 at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin. After bowling Australia out for 198 on Day 1, Bangladesh took advantage of the good batting conditions as Tanzid and Mominul Haque added 102 runs for the second wicket before Josh Hazlewood dismissed Mominul for 49.&nbsp;Tanzid then reached his maiden Test century, becoming the first Bangladesh batter to score a Test hundred in Australia. The 25-year-old made 101 off 188 balls, hitting eight fours and a six, before Nathan Lyon ended his innings.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto also played an important innings, scoring 84, while Mushfiqur Rahim contributed 36. Australia found some relief late in the day as Shanto and Mushfiqur were dismissed with the second new ball.&nbsp;At stumps, Bangladesh were 351/6 after 110 overs, giving them a 153-run lead. Mehidy Hasan Miraz was unbeaten on 32, while Hasan Mahmud was on 13.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-india-bowling-coach-morkel-isn-t-worried-about-pacers-skills-but-heat-humidity-and-kookaburra-ball-1786689411651">IND vs SL: India bowling coach Morkel isn't worried about pacers' skills but 'heat, humidity, and Kookaburra ball'</a>&nbsp;Hasan had earlier played a key role on Day 1, taking a career-best 6/55 to help Bangladesh dismiss Australia for 198 in 53 overs. His figures are now the best by a Bangladesh bowler against Australia in Tests, surpassing Mohammad Rafique’s 5/62 at Fatullah in 2006.&nbsp;During first innings, Australia struggled after Travis Head and Jake Weatherald put together 45 runs for the opening wicket. The hosts soon slipped to 74/4.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-india-s-2011-odi-wc-winning-coach-kirsten-backs-gambhir-as-coach-amid-scrutiny-1786682925421">IND vs SL: India's 2011 ODI WC winning coach backs Gambhir as head coach</a>&nbsp;Steve Smith fought hard with a 71 off 109 balls, including seven fours and a six, but Bangladesh’s bowlers maintained the pressure and restricted Australia’s batters from scoring freely.&nbsp;For Bangladesh, Taskin Ahmed also reached a major milestone, becoming only the sixth Bangladesh bowler to complete 300 international wickets. He finished with figures of 2/55 and now has exactly 300 wickets from 204 matches, including 13 four-wicket hauls and three five-wicket hauls. &nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Tanzid Hasan’s superb 101 and captain Najmul Hossain Shanto’s entertaining 84 helped Bangladesh take a 153-run lead over Australia with four wickets still in hand.

Bangladesh continued their strong performance in the opening Test against Australia as Tanzid Hasan Tamim scored a historic maiden century on Day 2 at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin. After bowling Australia out for 198 on Day 1, Bangladesh took advantage of the good batting conditions as Tanzid and Mominul Haque added 102 runs for the second wicket before Josh Hazlewood dismissed Mominul for 49. Tanzid then reached his maiden Test century, becoming the first Bangladesh batter to score a Test hundred in Australia. The 25-year-old made 101 off 188 balls, hitting eight fours and a six, before Nathan Lyon ended his innings. Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto also played an important innings, scoring 84, while Mushfiqur Rahim contributed 36. Australia found some relief late in the day as Shanto and Mushfiqur were dismissed with the second new ball. At stumps, Bangladesh were 351/6 after 110 overs, giving them a 153-run lead. Mehidy Hasan Miraz was unbeaten on 32, while Hasan Mahmud was on 13. Also Read - IND vs SL: India bowling coach Morkel isn't worried about pacers' skills but 'heat, humidity, and Kookaburra ball' Hasan had earlier played a key role on Day 1, taking a career-best 6/55 to help Bangladesh dismiss Australia for 198 in 53 overs. His figures are now the best by a Bangladesh bowler against Australia in Tests, surpassing Mohammad Rafique’s 5/62 at Fatullah in 2006. During first innings, Australia struggled after Travis Head and Jake Weatherald put together 45 runs for the opening wicket. The hosts soon slipped to 74/4. Also Read - IND vs SL: India's 2011 ODI WC winning coach backs Gambhir as head coach Steve Smith fought hard with a 71 off 109 balls, including seven fours and a six, but Bangladesh’s bowlers maintained the pressure and restricted Australia’s batters from scoring freely. For Bangladesh, Taskin Ahmed also reached a major milestone, becoming only the sixth Bangladesh bowler to complete 300 international wickets. He finished with figures of 2/55 and now has exactly 300 wickets from 204 matches, including 13 four-wicket hauls and three five-wicket hauls. With inputs from agencies

Tanzid Hasan’s superb 101 and captain Najmul Hossain Shanto’s entertaining 84 helped Bangladesh take a 153-run lead over Australia with four wickets still in hand.

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