AUS vs BAN Match Prediction : 1st Test, Bangladesh tour of Australia, 2026
AUS vs BAN Win Probability
90%
Australia
5%
Draw
5%
Bangladesh
Australia To Win, 1.03
Beating Australia in Australia is one of the toughest assignments in all of cricket
Australia is playing a full strength team with a legendary pace attack likely to take the field
Bangladesh was beaten in its tour match and was bowled out for 58. That does not bode well for the Test matches.
AUS vs BAN Betting Tips
Mitchell Starc to pick up over 5.5 wickets
Mitchell Starc is the leading wicket-taker in the current WTC cycle. He has picked up at least 6 wickets in 3 of his last 6 matches, and given his excellent form, we are backing him to put in another strong performance with the ball.
Australia total runs before fall of 1st wicket 1st innings over 33.5
Australia is likely to continue with the opening pair of Jake Weatherald and Travis Head. They have an average opening partnership of 47 across 8 matches, including 4 stands worth more than 50 runs. We are backing them to give Australia a strong start.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Australia
N/A
Bangladesh
N/A
Australia will look to strengthen its position at the top of the WTC table as it hosts Bangladesh for a two-match Test series starting later this week. The first Test will begin on Thursday and will be played at the Marrara Cricket Stadium in Darwin.
Australia vs Bangladesh Head-to-Head Record
Of the 6 matches played between these two teams, Australia has dominated with 5 wins, while Bangladesh has won only once.
Australia vs Bangladesh Live-streaming and Broadcast
The match will be broadcast and streamed across multiple regions as follows:
- India: FanCode
- Pakistan: Tapmad
- Bangladesh: Tapmad
- United Kingdom: TNT Sports
- USA: Willow TV
- UAE: Cricbuzz
AUS vs BAN Team Previews
Australia
Australia has been in excellent form during the current WTC cycle, winning 7 of its 8 matches so far. They are currently at the top of the table and will look to strengthen their position with another series win.
Australia has named a full-strength 13-member squad for this series, with all the big names back to full fitness. Jake Weatherald has been retained at the top of the order, where he will join Travis Head and look to give the hosts a solid start. With Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith coming in at No. 3 and No. 4 respectively, Australia has a formidable top order that will look to put the Bangladeshi seamers under pressure.
With Usman Khawaja retired, Australia is likely to include Beau Webster and Cameron Green in the middle order, where they will join Alex Carey. Pat Cummins, who has played only one red-ball game over the past year, is certain to lead the side and spearhead the pace attack alongside Mitchell Starc.
However, the selectors will have to choose between Scott Boland and Josh Hazlewood for the third seamer's spot. Nathan Lyon retains his place as the specialist spinner.
Australia Expected Playing 11
Travis Head, Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Alex Carey (WK), Cameron Green, Beau Webster, Pat Cummins (C), Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon
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Bangladesh
Bangladesh is coming into this contest on the back of consecutive wins over Pakistan in their previous red-ball series. However, Australia represents a significantly tougher challenge, while the conditions in Australia are very different from those in Bangladesh. The visitors will need to be at their best to compete in this series.
With Litton Das available for selection, the visitors have a strong batting line-up headlined by Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tanzid Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Mominul Haque. It is a good blend of experience and talent, and Bangladesh will look to put pressure on the Australian bowlers by producing a strong performance with the bat.
The selectors could also bring in Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Jaker Ali to further strengthen the batting line-up. However, Nahid Rana and Shoriful Islam are both unavailable for this match, which is a setback for the visitors. There will be considerable pressure on Taskin Ahmed to make an impact with the new ball.
Hasan Mahmud and Ebadot Hossain are likely to join him in the pace department, while Taijul Islam will lead the spin attack.
Bangladesh Expected Playing 11
Litton Das (WK), Mushfiqur Rahim, Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Tanzid Hasan, Mominul Haque, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Jaker Ali, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Taijul Islam
AUS vs BAN Toss Prediction
The team winning the toss will likely opt to bowl first.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
Darwin is hosting a Test match after 22 years, so there is limited information on how the surface will behave. The match will be played on a drop-in pitch that is likely to have plenty of green grass, giving the quicker bowlers an opportunity to extract movement both off the seam and through the air. However, once the batsmen settle in, playing shots should become easier.
The weather is expected to remain cloudy and warm throughout the match, although there is no forecast for rain.
AUS vs BAN : Who Will Win?
We are backing Australia to win this match. They have named a full-strength squad, with most of their key players in excellent form. While Bangladesh have some quality players in their ranks, they will find it difficult to overcome a strong Australian side, particularly in home conditions.
Bet on Australia to win.
AUS vs BAN win percentage stands at 90% in favor of AUS.
