Steve Smith conceded Australia were thoroughly outplayed by Bangladesh in Darwin, giving the visitors full credit after their historic nine-wicket victory over the world’s top-ranked Test side.

“Pretty simple: we were outplayed,” Smith told Australian broadcaster ABC after the match. “I thought Bangladesh bowled really well the first morning, really disciplined. Our batters probably weren't disciplined enough.”

Bangladesh took control after dismissing Australia for 198, then piled up 426 to secure a 228-run lead. Tanzid Hasan Tamim made a century, while Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mehidy Hasan Miraz made important contributions.

“They got too many in front, and we weren't able to catch it up yesterday on what was a pretty decent wicket to bat on,” Smith said.

Australia were in deeper trouble before Cameron Green’s 104 offered resistance. But Bangladesh’s bowlers, led by Mehidy and Hasan Mahmud, dismissed Australia for 284, leaving only 57 runs to defend.

“Couple of us got starts and didn't go on with it. Greeny, I thought, played really nicely to get a hundred, but he didn't have any partners to go with him.”

Smith made 44 in the second innings before Mehidy dismissed him, completing a five-wicket haul. Bangladesh then completed the chase in only 14.2 overs, with Mominul Haque and Shadman Islam finishing the job.

“We needed probably 200 plus at least to be in the game there,” Smith said, acknowledging how little pressure Australia ultimately placed on Bangladesh.

He had no hesitation in praising Bangladesh for a performance that produced their first Test victory in Australia.

“We could have done things a lot better,” Smith said. “But credit goes to them for the way they played throughout these last four days.”

Despite the defeat, Smith viewed it as a setback rather than a sign of a deeper problem for Australia.

“I hope it's one bad week,” he said. “We're the number one team for a reason. We've played really good, consistent cricket over a long period of time, and this week was a bit of a blip.”