Bangladesh create history, beat Australia by 20 runs

Ace all-rounder Shakib al Hasan shone brightly with both bat and ball as Bangladesh beat Australia by 20 runs during day four of their first Test match in Mirpur's Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Wednesday.

Tigers win! What a game. Bangladesh win an instant classic to secure their first Test victory vs Australia: https://t.co/pZR57wcCoh #BANvAUS pic.twitter.com/ratB0K34im

— cricket.com.au (@CricketAus) August 30, 2017

Well done Bangladesh. Special effort to beat Australia. #BANvAUS— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 30, 2017

Following his composed 84 in the first innings, Shakib bagged five wickets in the second innings as Australia were all out for 244 in 70.5 overs.

Shakib Al Hasan is second player after Richard Hadlee (thrice) to score half-century & take 10 wkts in a Test more than once. #BangvAus— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) August 30, 2017

Congratulations Bangladesh ?? didn't think I would be writing this tweet but you need to give credit where credit is due. ?? #testcricket— Michael Clarke (@MClarke23) August 30, 2017

In the process, the Magura lad registered his second 10-wicket haul in Test.

4 days. 942 runs. 40 wickets. And the margin of victory-20 runs. Test Cricket at its very best. Well done Bangladesh. History created. — Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) August 30, 2017

This is the first time the Tigers beat the Aussies in a Test ever since their first Test in 2000.

He took half of the Australia wickets and made a crucial contribution with the bat too - the Man of the Match is @Sah75official! #BANvAUS pic.twitter.com/ANbkuc297X— ICC (@ICC) August 30, 2017

Earlier, opener David Warner blasted his 19th hundred before he was trapped in front for 112 by Shakib; his 135-ball knock featuring 16 fours and a six.

Bangladesh have recorded their first-ever Test victory over Australia after beating them by 20 runs in Dhaka ?? pic.twitter.com/AwzvPEIR5d— BT Sport Cricket (@btsportcricket) August 30, 2017

Captain Steve Smith (37) soon followed his deputy to the dressing room after he was out caught behind off the bowling of Shakib.

Bangladesh & Windies win,test cricket was dying anyone? — zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) August 30, 2017

Middle-order batsman Peter Handscomb (15) was then dismissed by left-arm spinner Taijul Islam before Shakib came back to haunt the Aussies again, this time accounting for the wicket of wicketkeeper-batsman Matthew Wade (four).

Congratulations to @BCBtigers for their first ever win against Australia in a test match.#HearUsRoar pic.twitter.com/KcaqSPnTsJ— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) August 30, 2017

No 8 batsman Ashton Agar (two) was also dismissed before lunch, Taijul taking a catch off his own bowling.

Congrats to Bangladesh for their first Test win over Australia. What an amazing 24 hours for Test cricket. — Melinda Farrell (@melindafarrell) August 30, 2017

Following lunch, Shakib continued his heroics as the dangerous Glenn Maxwell was cleaned up for 14.

With @Gmaxi_32 wicket, @Sah75official claimed 10 wickets in test match for the 2nd time pic.twitter.com/ZRCjQfKbsc— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) August 30, 2017

Youngster Mehedi Hasan Miraz joined the party by dismissing lower-order batsman Nathan Lyon for 12.

Historic moment for Bangladesh cricket and the millions of fans! Congratulations @BCBtigers @Sah75official #BANvsAUS— parambrata (@paramspeak) August 30, 2017

No 11 batsman Josh Hazlewood (nought) was the last wicket to fall as he was pinned in front of the stumps by Taijul.

Two brilliant Tests in last 13 hours. No8 West Indies beat No3 England & No9 Bangladesh beat No4 Australia. Test cricket at it's very best! pic.twitter.com/FlGUl3MCTx— Daniel Alexander (@daniel86cricket) August 30, 2017

The plucky Pat Cummins was unbeaten on 33 at the other end.BRIEF SCOREBangladesh 260 & 221 beat Australia 217 & 244 in 70.5 overs (Warner 112, Shakib 5/85) by 20 runs