3 biggest upsets Australia faced in Cricket history

1. Shambolic loss to Bangladesh in Darwin

Bangladesh produced one of the most comprehensive upsets in recent memory when they beat Australia by 9 wickets in the first Test at Marrara Stadium in Darwin, played from August 13 to 16, 2026. The hosts elected to bat first but were bowled out for 198 in their first innings. Hasan Mahmud was the key figure, claiming a six-wicket haul on the opening day and earning the Player of the Match award.

After conceding a mammoth 428, the Aussies managed 284 in their second innings, setting Bangladesh a target of just 57 runs, which they reached for the loss of one wicket. Tanzid Hasan scored a maiden Test hundred during the match, and Bangladesh were the better side throughout. It was their first Test win in Australia in only their third attempt and their first Test in the country in 23 years. Bangladesh had also beaten Australia in a Test at home in 2017, but this victory was even more one-sided.