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Australia vs Bangladesh first Test day three
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The gist
Bangladesh lead Australia by 209 runs on day three in Darwin after Mehidy Hasan Miraz's half-century. The No. 9-ranked tourists are mauling the ICC champions on home soil.
Background
Australia batted first and were bowled out for 198, with Hasan Mahmud taking career-best figures of 6 for 55. Bangladesh then built a substantial lead through Tanzid Hasan's maiden Test century and contributions from Shanto and Miraz. The series is part of Australia's demanding 12-month schedule featuring 20 Tests.
How it unfolded
- Aug 13, 2026Australia win toss and bat, dismissed for 198; Hasan Mahmud takes 6 for 55. Bangladesh end day one at 96-1, trailing by 102.
- Aug 14, 2026Bangladesh resume at 96-1; Tanzid Hasan scores maiden Test century, Shanto 84. Bangladesh finish day two with a 153-run lead and four wickets in hand.
- Aug 15, 2026Day three: Bangladesh reach 411-8 at lunch, lead by 209. Miraz scores half-century; Australia drop six catches.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said 'bounce is the key' as his team looked to rebound from a previous 54 all out.
- Analysts
- Commentators describe Australia as 'falling apart' and 'getting mauled by a cricketing minnow' on their home deck.
- Public
- Crowd in Darwin is described as 'bubbling away nicely' as locals drift into the ground.
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