Bangladesh still in command as Australia fight
Bangladesh tightened their grip on the Darwin Test before Australia fought back late on day three, leaving the hosts 161/4 at stumps after being set a daunting first-innings deficit of 228.
Bangladesh tightened their grip on the Darwin Test before Australia fought back late on day three, leaving the hosts 161/4 at stumps after being set a daunting first-innings deficit of 228.
After Hasan Mahmud’s six-wicket haul put Bangladesh on top with the ball on the opening day, Tanzid Hasan Tamim carried the momentum into the second day with a maiden Test century.
Bangladesh tightened their grip on the first Test against Australia after a commanding second day in Darwin, reaching 351/6 at stumps to take a 153-run lead.
Hasan Mahmud credited Bangladesh’s historic bowling performance against Australia to thorough preparation and disciplined execution after claiming a career-best six-wicket haul on the opening day of the first Test in Darwin.
Steve Smith survived a tense caught-behind review during Australia’s first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin, despite admitting he thought he had edged the ball.
Hasan Mahmud produced a career-best Test performance in Darwin, taking 6 for 55 as Bangladesh bowled Australia out for 198 on the opening day of the first Test.
Bangladesh finished the opening day of the first Test against Australia in Darwin in a strong position after Hasan Mahmud’s sensational six-wicket haul and a composed reply from the top order.
Australia captain Pat Cummins has refused to buy into predictions that the first Test against Bangladesh could be over within three days, insisting that the visitors will provide a strong challenge in Darwin.
Bangladesh are set to face Australia in a Test series after 23 years, with most of their current players having little or no experience of playing Test cricket in Australian conditions.
Bangladesh have received a major boost ahead of the first Test against Australia, with experienced wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das declared 100% fit and likely to feature in the playing XI in Darwin.
Australia on Wednesday opted for Josh Hazlewood ahead of fellow quick Scott Boland for the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin, while veteran spinner Nathan Lyon returned after a long-term injury.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the squad for the Bangladesh High Performance (HP) team’s upcoming Top End T20 Series in Darwin, Australia.