Josh Hazlewood Claims 300th Test Wicket Against Bangladesh

Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood achieved the significant milestone of 300 Test wickets on Saturday, August 15, 2026, during the first Test match against Bangladesh in Darwin. He became the ninth Australian bowler to reach this career landmark by dismissing Bangladesh batter Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who was caught for 65 runs. In the same innings, the 35-year-old also claimed his 14th five-wicket haul in Test cricket, finishing with a total of six wickets.

Hazlewood's career bowling average stands at an impressive 24.02, placing him fourth among Australia's nine 300-wicket bowlers behind Glenn McGrath, Pat Cummins, and Dennis Lillee. This achievement creates a unique piece of history for Australian Test cricket, as the current playing group now features four bowlers—Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins, and Mitchell Starc—who have all taken at least 300 Test wickets. During the match, Bangladesh posted a first-innings total of 426 runs, establishing a commanding 228-run lead over Australia.

The touring team established a strong position in the match, leaving the home side facing a substantial deficit on the scoreboard. Hazlewood expressed optimism about his team's prospects despite the heavy deficit as the Test match progresses toward its concluding days. Cricket analysts note that the presence of multiple active 300-wicket bowlers highlights an exceptionally durable and successful era for Australian fast bowling and spin integration.