Pat Cummins-led Australia will begin a two-match Test series against Bangladesh at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin on Thursday.
Updated: August 12, 2026, 4:17 PM IST
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Australia vs Bangladesh 2026 1st Test: World Test Championships (WTC) 2023-25 runners-up Australia will begin a long run of 20 Tests in a season with a two-match series against Bangladesh at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin on ThursdayBangladesh have not travelled to Australia for a Test series in the last 23 years while Darwin last hosted a Test match 22 years back.
But Najmul Hossain Shanto’s side will be looking to cause an upset and catch the home team on the wrong footThe Bangladesh skipper harped on the fact that tackling ‘bounce’ on the Australian pitches will be crucial for the visitors.
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“Tackling” the bounce is the key, but we have been preparing on bouncy wickets at home in the last few months,” Shanto said at the pre-match press conference in Darwin on Wednesday.
“That gives us a little bit more of an ideaHere, there will be bounce, and we are well prepared, having arrived 10 or 12 days before the TestIt gives us more idea regarding the bounceThey have a world-class bowling attack, but as a team, it is a good opportunity to challenge themWe have had 0poor outings) in practice matches beforeThis came in the preparation phaseWe can have a bad day, but I think we have prepared ourselves pretty well,” said Shanto.
Both Australia and Bangladesh have lost only one out of their last five TestsBut Pat Cummins-led side are currently on top of the WTC 2025-27 Points Table with 7 wins in 8 gamesBangladesh are surprisingly in 4th place ahead of Shubman Gill’s Team India with 2 wins and a draw in 4 Tests in this cycle.
“We are confident that we will play some good cricketAs a batting unit, there will be a lot of challenges, and we have been trying to do a lot of workI think the challenge will be greater against the new ballI think everyone will play their natural game and try to score runsWe are playing against a top bowling attackIt is important how much consistency and focus we can haveWe have to try to bat for longer periods,” Bangladesh skipper Shanto said.
Australia and Bangladesh have faced off six times in Test cricket with the Aussies winning five of those clashes and latter victorious only once.
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Here are all the details about Australia vs Bangladesh 2026 1st Test match…
When is Australia vs Bangladesh 2026 1st Test match going to take place?
The Australia vs Bangladesh 2026 1st Test match will start on Thursday, August 13.
Where is Australia vs Bangladesh 2026 1st Test match going to take place?
The Australia vs Bangladesh 2026 1st Test match will be held at Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin.
What time will Australia vs Bangladesh 2026 1st Test match start?
The Australia vs Bangladesh 2026 1st Test match Day 1 will begin at 6am ISTThe toss for the match will be held at 530am.
Where can I watch Australia vs Bangladesh 2026 1st Test match on TV in India?
The Australia vs Bangladesh 2026 1st Test match will be available LIVE on TV on Star Sports network channels in India.
How can I watch Australia vs Bangladesh 2026 1st Test match in India?
The Australia vs Bangladesh 2026 1st Test match will be available for livestreaming on JioStar website and app in India.
Australia vs Bangladesh 2026 1st Test match Predicted 11
Australia: Jake Weatherald, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Beau Webster, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Khaled Ahmed/Ebadot Hossain, Hasan Mahmud
