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Bangladesh move closer to historic win in Australia

Bangladesh move closer to historic win in Australia

Summary

Bangladesh is close to winning its first-ever Test cricket match in Australia during the first Test in Darwin. After a strong first innings score of 426, Bangladesh took key Australian wickets on day three, leaving Australia 67 runs behind with six wickets left to play.

Key Facts

  • Bangladesh scored 426 runs in their first innings.
  • Australian bowler Josh Hazlewood took 6 wickets for 89 runs and reached 300 Test wickets.
  • Bangladesh spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz took the important wicket of Australian captain Steve Smith.
  • Australia ended day three at 161 runs for 4 wickets, still 67 runs behind Bangladesh.
  • Cameron Green remained not out on 43 and Alex Carey on 19 for Australia.
  • Bangladesh’s seamer Hasan Mahmud took early wickets in Australia’s second innings.
  • Australia has never lost a home Test match against Bangladesh before.
  • This match is the first of a two-Test series between Australia and Bangladesh.
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