Bangladesh secure historic first Test win over Australia in thrilling match in Dhaka

Bangladesh secured their first-ever Test win against Australia as they registered a narrow 20-run win in the first Test in Dhaka. (AFP)

Updated on: Aug 30, 2017 4:52 PM IST

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Bangladesh secured their first-ever Test win against Australia as they registered a narrow 20-run win in the first Test in Dhaka. (AFP)

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Chasing 265, Australia were 109/2 and they were in a great position to secure a win over Bangladesh. (AFP)

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David Warner batted confidently as he neared a century and erased the deficit in quick time. (AFP)

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David Warner notched up his 19th Test century and second in Asia as Australia were in a comfortable position. (AFP)

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Shakib Al Hasan, who was having a great match so far, dismissed Warner for 112 as Bangladesh found the opening. (AFP)

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Warner’s wicket brought about a flurry of wickets as Bangladesh clawed back into the contest. (AFP)

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Steve Smith’s dismissal put Australia on the back foot and Bangladesh had the initiative. (AP)

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Shakib Al Hasan neared 10 wickets in the match as he snapped up Matthew Wade. (AFP)

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Australia had collapsed and suddenly, momentum was with Bangladesh. (AP)

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Australia had lost five wickets for 90 runs as Bangladesh closed in on history. (AP)

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Shakib Al Hasan picked up his second 10-wicket haul in Tests as he snapped up Glenn Maxwell immediately after the lunch break. (AFP)

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Maxwell’s wicket snuffed out the last remaining hope for Australia to win the match. (AFP)

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For Shakib, the match turned out to be a record-breaking one as he joined an elite list of having taken a five-wicket haul against all current teams in Tests. (AFP)

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In addition to his 10 wickets, Shakib had chipped in with a vital 84 which saw Bangladesh change the course of the game. (AFP)

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Despite some late hitting from Pat Cummins, Bangladesh hung in and secured a 20-run win over Australia. It was their first Test win against Steve Smith’s side. (AFP)

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Shakib Al Hasan was voted Man of the Match for his 10 wickets and for his knock of 84. (AFP)