Bangladesh beat Australia by 20 runs in first test

August 30 (CRICKETNMORE) - Bangladesh made history when they beat Australia by 20 runs in the first test at the Shere Bangla National Stadium on Wednesday. The host now takes 1-0 lead in the two-match series .

Chasing 265 to win the spin-dominated contest, Australia were all out for 244 in the post-lunch session on the penultimate day.

David Warner (112) top-scored for Australia with his 19th test century, while Shakib Al Hasan was the pick of the Bangladesh bowlers with figures of 5-85.

Brief Scores

Bangladesh - 260 & 221

Australia - 217 & 244

Player of the Match - Shakib Al Hasan

Full Scorecard

Sahir