Aussies down under: Cricket News & Match Updates

Aussies Down Under: Bangladesh achieved one of their greatest moments in international cricket when they stunned a full-strength Australian team in the latter's own backyard with a historic nine-wicket win in Darwin on Sunday. Bangladesh registered their first-ever Test win against the Aussies Down Under, when they chased down a paltry total of 57 on Day 4 of the Test match here at the Marrara Cricket Ground.

Following their famous win, Najmul Hossan Shanto's team has received a shot in its arm in the World Test Championship points table, while the Pat Cummins-led Australian side has suffered a blow to its top place in the nine-team table.

Before the opening Test of the two-match series, the Asian side had a PCT of 58.33, which has now climbed up to 66.67 after their Darwin win. Meanwhile, the Aussies are still on top of the standings, but their PCT has taken a significant hit. Coming into the match, they had a PCT of 87.50, which has now slipped down to 77.78 as they marginally hold the second-placed South Africa behind them, who have a PCT of 75.   Read More...