Over the years, Bangladesh cricket has grown from a new Test team into a side that can beat some of the biggest teams in the world. The team has won important matches both at home and away. These wins have helped Bangladesh earn more respect in Test cricket.

These victories are more than just numbers on a scorecard. They showed that Bangladesh could compete with strong Test teams and make history. Here are 10 of the biggest moments in Bangladesh test cricket wins.

Bangladesh Cricket Team Best Moments in Test Cricket

Here are the top 10 moments discussed below. 

• Bangladesh Cricket Team Won a Test in Australia — Darwin, 2026

One of the biggest moments in Bangladesh cricket history came in Darwin in August 2026. Bangladesh beat Australia by nine wickets on Australian soil.

The win was very special because it was Bangladesh’s first-ever Test win in Australia. Hasan Mahmud was the star with the ball. He took 6 wickets in the first innings and 3 more in the second.

Tanzid Hasan also played a big role. He scored a century in the first innings. Bangladesh then chased the target easily and completed one of their historic overseas wins.

• Winning a Test Series in Pakistan – 2024

The 2024 tour of Pakistan gave us one of the greatest moments in Bangladesh Test cricket. Bangladesh beat Pakistan 2–0 in a historic Test series in Rawalpindi. In the first Test, Bangladesh won by 10 wickets.

Mushfiqur Rahim played a great innings of 191 runs and helped Bangladesh take control of the match. Bangladesh then won the second Test by six wickets after facing tough moments.

Winning a Test series in Pakistan was a huge achievement for the team. What’s more important was the way Bangladesh won on those flat batting decks. It shows that the Tigers are not dependent on certain pitches to win Test matches and series. 

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• Bangladesh Won a Test in New Zealand — Mount Maunganui, 2022 

On January 5, 2022, Bangladesh made history at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. They beat New Zealand by eight wickets to win their first-ever Test in New Zealand. Ebadot Hossain was the star with the ball. He took 6 wickets in New Zealand’s second innings and helped bowl them out for 169 runs. Bangladesh then chased the target and secured one of their most memorable overseas wins in Bangladesh cricket.

• Bangladesh Beat Australia at Home — Mirpur, 2017 

In August 2017, Bangladesh made history by beating Australia in a Test for the first time. At the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, Bangladesh won by 20 runs. Shakib Al Hasan played a great all-round game. He scored important runs and took 10 wickets in the match.

His bowling helped Bangladesh defend a small target. It was Bangladesh’s first Test win against Australia and remains one of their biggest home victories.

• Bangladesh Beat England at Home — Mirpur, 2016 

Bangladesh’s win over England in October 2016 was another big moment. Bangladesh beat England by 108 runs in the second Test in Mirpur. Mehidy Hasan was the star of the match. He took 12 wickets, with six wickets in each innings.

Bangladesh defended their total and won their first-ever Test against England. The win showed that Bangladesh could be very strong at home against top Test teams.

• Bangladesh Beat New Zealand at Home — Sylhet, 2023 

Bangladesh also beat New Zealand in December 2023. At the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Bangladesh won by 150 runs. After their famous win in New Zealand in 2022, this victory showed that Bangladesh could beat the Black Caps both away and at home. It was another important home win for Bangladesh against a strong Test team.

• First Overseas Test and Series Win for Bangladesh Cricket — West Indies, 2009 

The base for many later Bangladesh Test cricket wins was built in 2009. Bangladesh beat West Indies in both Tests and won the series 2–0. They won the first Test at Arnos Vale by 95 runs. This gave Bangladesh their first-ever overseas Test win.

They then won the second Test at St. George’s by four wickets. The West Indies team was weaker because of a player contract dispute, but the win was still very important. It was Bangladesh’s first overseas Test series win.

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• Bangladesh Won a Home Test Series Against Pakistan — 2026 

In May 2026, Bangladesh made history by beating Pakistan 2–0 in a home Test series. Bangladesh won the first Test in Mirpur by 104 runs. They then won the second Test in Sylhet by 78 runs. This was a big achievement because it was Bangladesh’s first-ever home Test series win against Pakistan. Bowlers like Taijul Islam and Nahid Rana played a big role in the series win.

• Bangladesh Cricket Team Recorded a 546-Run Victory Against Afghanistan — Mirpur, 2023 

In June 2023, Bangladesh recorded one of the biggest wins in Test cricket. They beat Afghanistan by 546 runs in Mirpur. At that time, it was the third-biggest Test win by runs and the biggest win of the 21st century. Bangladesh were strong with both bat and ball throughout the match. Afghanistan could not match them. The huge win became another memorable moment in Bangladesh cricket.

• Bangladesh’s Historic Victory Over Sri Lanka — 2024 

Bangladesh have also had many exciting Test matches against Sri Lanka. Their 2024 matches added another chapter to this rivalry. Bangladesh showed that they could compete with Sri Lanka, a team with a strong Test history. These performances showed the growing confidence and strength of Bangladesh cricket at the international level.

CONCLUSION

From their first overseas series win in 2009 to wins against Australia, England, New Zealand and Pakistan, these 10 moments show how much Bangladesh have improved in Test cricket. 

The biggest thing to notice is that Bangladesh have now started winning in all kinds of conditions. Earlier, people often said that Bangladesh made rank turners to trap visiting teams, especially overseas teams.

But now Bangladesh have beaten Pakistan on flat batting pitches, won Test matches in New Zealand and Australia in swing and seam conditions, and also won Test matches on good pitches in Asia that are not rank turners.

The Darwin win in 2026 is the latest big moment in this journey. Bangladesh have gone from winning surprise matches to creating real Test history.

Together, these wins show the growth, hard work and ambition of Bangladesh cricket. They have also given fans some of the most special Bangladesh Test cricket wins to remember.

What do you think? Which of these historic Bangladesh Test moments do you think people will remember forever? Let us know in the comments. 

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FAQs:-

(1) Has Bangladesh ever won a Test match against India?

A. No. As of 2026, Bangladesh hasn’t won a Test match against India.

(2) Has Bangladesh ever won a Test match in England and South Africa?

A. No. Bangladesh hasn’t won a Test match in South Africa or England.

(3) How many test matches has Bangladesh won in SENA countries?

A. As of August 2026, Bangladesh has won two tests in SENA countries. One was against NZ in 2022, and the other one is the latest against AUS in 2026.

(4) How many test matches has Bangladesh won till now?

A. As of August 2026, Bangladesh has won 27 tests.

(5) Has Bangladesh ever won a test series against Australia?

A. No. As of August 2026, Bangladesh hasn’t won a test series against Australia.