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The week in Cricket

Bangladesh completes a historic Australian breakthrough

August 2026
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Aug 12 - Aug 16across 5 daysImpact

Bangladesh wins historic Darwin Test

Bangladesh recovered from a first-innings collapse for 54 to dominate Australia with fast bowling and a landmark batting display. It completed its first Test victory on Australian soil, prompting Australia to reconsider its batting selections.

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10 MonRockets recover from setback to reach The Hundred final19 stories11 TueSunrisers reshape the Hundred knockout race30 stories12 WedQualification margins and Bangladesh’s collapse define cricket’s day29 stories13 ThuBangladesh seize control as cricket confronts wider structural pressure19 stories14 FriBangladesh seizes control as the Hundred reaches its finals26 stories15 SatBangladesh nears history as Afghanistan seals a dominant ODI sweep17 stories16 SunBangladesh’s historic win dominates a day of decisive finals28 stories