Guwahati, Aug. 16 -- Bangladesh pulled off a historic Test victory in Darwin, beating Australia by nine wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

Chasing just 57 runs for victory, Bangladesh reached the target in 14.2 overs, losing only one wicket. Mominul Haque remained unbeaten on 30, while Shadman Islam finished on 25 not out. Mominul struck the winning boundary to complete a landmark victory.

The result gave Bangladesh a 1-0 lead in the two-match series and ended a 23-year wait for a Test win over Australia in Australia. Their previous victory against the Australians came at home in 2017.

Australia had been bowled out for 198 in their first innings after choosing to bat. Steve Smith offered the strongest resistance with 7...