Many expected Australia vs Bangladesh to be a one-sided affair. It indeed was. But it was the Tigers who marched over to Australia and pulled off a stunning nine-wicket Test victory in Darwin. Social media didn’t waste a single second blowing up. Drawing reaction from the likes of Kevin Pietersen and Ian Bishop.
How Did the Likes of Kevin Pietersen, Ian Bishop React to Bangladesh Defeating Australia?
Najmul Hossain Shanto’s side didn’t just beat the hosts. They thoroughly outplayed them. Chasing down a modest target of 57 with absolute authority to take a 1-0 lead in the series.
Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen summed up the mood of millions across the globe with a short, punchy reaction on X that said it all. He wrote, “BANGLADESH – WOW.”
BANGLADESH – WOW— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) August 16, 2026
“Momentous achievement for Bangladesh Cricket, and the people of Bangladesh,” former England all-rounder Ian Bishop posted on X.
“Surely they’re deserving of their flowers and just recognition now from those from whom it has previously been too sparse… Happy for coach Phil Simmons and his squad.”
Former Australian cricketer Lisa Sthalekar commented on X, “Congratulations to @bangladeshtigers on a famous victory. Having watched them at home recently & beat Aus in the ODIs always thought that this series was going to be tighter than everyone thought. Bravo on taking it to the Aussie.”
Congratulations to @bangladeshtigers on a famous victory. Having watched them at home recently & beat Aus in the ODIs always thought that this series was going to be tighter than everyone thought. Bravo on taking it to the Aussie.— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) August 16, 2026
Former Indian off-spinner R. Ashwin declared on X, “Damn good from Bangladesh and this reiterates the value of designated test centres. The conditions in Darwin have caught the ausies by surprise.”
Former Sri Lanka batter Angelo Mathews suggested to ICC, “Another reason for @ICC to reconsider the 2 tier test system! What a win by @BCBtigers against the leaders of WTC. Congratulations and very well deserved.”
Another reason for @ICC to reconsider the 2 tier test system ! What a win by @BCBtigers against the leaders of WTC . Congratulations and very well deserved— Angelo Mathews (@Angelo69Mathews) August 16, 2026
It’s a monumental achievement for coach Phil Simmons and his squad. All eyes will now be on Pat Cummins’ team.