Hasan Mahmud Takes 6-55 as Bangladesh Skittles Australia for 198 in Darwin Test

First Test, Darwin (day one of five) Australia 198: Smith 71; Mahmud 6-55 Bangladesh 96-1: Mominul 35*, Tanzid 32* Bangladesh trail by 102 runs Bangladesh dominated Australia on day one of the first Test, despite Steve Smith benefitting from being given not out on review to a ball he later said he nicked. Smith was on seven when the Tigers appealed for caught behind off Ebadot Hossain, but umpire Kumar Dharmasena was unmoved. The tourists reviewed the decision and Smith appeared to start to walk off, only for the Snicko technology to show a flat line as the ball passed the bat and so the not out decision stood. Smith went on to make 71 but his team-mates otherwise struggled in Darwin as Tigers fast bowler Hasan Mahmud took a career-best 6-55 to help dismiss the hosts for 198. Bangladesh reached 96-1 at the close, trailing by 102 runs. When asked if he thought he had edged the ball, Smith said: "I think so, yeah. I was lucky? Yeah, it seems that way. You got to take it sometimes. "Maybe I didn't nick it. I don't know. But I certainly felt something. If I'd been given out, I was going to walk off. But yeah, technology saved me today, I guess." Snicko was the source of several controversies during the last Ashes series in Australia - host wicketkeeper Alex Carey was given a reprieve after a mistake by the operator of the technology, while England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith was twice involved in contentious decisions. However, those issues related to images and audio spikes not appearing to line up properly, rather than a flat line throughout. Regardless of Smith, who was also dropped on two, adding crucial extra runs until he skied Mahmud, this was a fine effort by Bangladesh after Australia won the toss and elected to bat. Despite the top and middle orders again failing to convince, the hosts battled to 152-5 before fast bowler Taskin Ahmed bowled Beau Webster and Australia lost their last five wickets for just 46 runs. In reply, opener Shadman Islam nicked Mitchell Starc to gully off a leading edge but Tanzid Hasan Tamim, who is unbeaten on 32, and Mominul Haque, who is 35 not out, steered the Tigers to the close with no further loss. Australia have never lost a home Test to Bangladesh, only losing once to the Tigers in six previous Tests - at Mirpur in 2017. This is the first of a two-Test series.

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DARWIN, Australia (AP) — Australia skipper Pat Cummins won the toss Thursday and elected to bat first in the series-opening cricket test against Bangladesh. Australia’s bowling lineup will be at full strength with Cummins, playing just his second test in 13 months, reunited in the pace attack with Cummins, and Mitchell Starc. The frontline quicks will be supported by veteran offspinner Nathan Lyon and allrounders Cameron Green and Beau Webster. Bangladesh is playing its first cricket test in Australia since 2003. The two-test “Top End” series will start a heavy 12-month schedule for the Australians that will feature 20 test matches, including tours to South Africa, India and England. Opening bat Jake Weatherald, the first test player from Australia’s Northern Territory, was retained from the Ashes series win over England despite indifferent form and is likely to open the innings with Travis Head. Bangladesh's bowling attack will be missing Nahid Rana, Mustafizur Rahman, and Shoriful Islam. Rana sustained a side strain in a Twenty20 international against Zimbabwe after he tormented a depleted Australia squad with his pace and bounce to secure a historic ODI home series victory for Bangladesh two months ago Lineups: Australia: Travis Head, Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Beau Webster, Pat Cummins (captain), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood. Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain, Hasan Mahmud. ___ AP cricket: https://apnews.com/hub/cricket

DARWIN, Australia (AP) — The Bangladesh bowlers overshadowed Australia's Big Four getting back together on day one of the first test as the host was dismissed for 198 and Hasan Mahmud took a career-best 6-55 on Thursday. And just to show the flurry of wickets wasn't entirely down to the conditions, Bangladesh's top-order batters combined to reach 96-1 at stumps and cut the first-innings deficit to 102. Story continues below video Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Log In Keep it Clean.Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language.PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK.Don't Threaten.Threats of harming another person will not be tolerated.Be Truthful.Don't knowingly lie about anyone or anything.Be Nice.No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism that is degrading to another person.Be Proactive.Use the 'Report' link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts.Share with Us.We'd love to hear eyewitness accounts, the history behind an article.

Key Points - Pacer Mahmud Hasan registered career-best figures of 6/55 to bowl out Australia for 198. - Bangladesh are playing their first Test series in Australia since 2003. - Openers Jake Weatherald and Travis Head were both dismissed in the 20s. - Marnus Labuschagne and Cameron Green also failed with the bat. Bangladesh savoured their first taste of Test cricket in Australia for 23 years on Thursday as they skittled the world's top-ranked side for less than 200 and went to stumps in command at 96 for one on the first day of the series-opener in Darwin. Mahmud's haul was the third best in Tests by a Bangladesh quick and included the prized wicket of Steve Smith for 71 before tea. Mahmud Triggers Collapse Barring Smith, it was a poor display by Australia's batters after captain Pat Cummins won the toss and put them to work on a slow, green-tinged pitch under a blazing sun. Under-pressure opener Jake Weatherald (23), Darwin's first test player, squandered a start and all-rounder Cameron Green's 13-ball 13 may deepen doubts about his place in the team. "Yeah, not our best. Still plenty of cricket to be played, obviously," said Smith, who was dropped in the slips on two. "It would have been nice to have taken a few more (wickets). So, hopefully we start well in the morning, pick up a few early ones and put pressure on." By contrast, Bangladesh's top order batted with patience and resilience, foiling Australia's elite attack of Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon as the pitch flattened out in the afternoon. Australia's Shocking Collapse Starc made the sole breakthrough, removing Shadman Islam for 20, but opener Tanzid Hasan (32 not out) and number three Mominul Haque (35 not out) combined in a 60-run partnership to see Bangladesh safely to stumps. The second-wicket stand was six runs better than Bangladesh's paltry second innings total of 54 when they crashed to defeat in a warm-up match against a Cricket Australia XI over the weekend. Starc's dismissal of Shadman, coaxing a leading edge that Lyon caught at cover point, made him the most prolific among left-arm bowlers with 434 wickets, moving past Sri Lanka spinner Rangana Herath. It was about the only highlight for the Australians, who had been coasting at 45 for no loss in the first hour before 26-year-old Mahmud struck to remove both openers. Weatherald spent the winter reworking his batting technique but never looked at ease against disciplined pace bowling. He was out with a loose drive and an edge to the slips to the disappointment of home-town fans. Opening partner Travis Head looked more convincing until he chopped onto his stumps for 22. Number three Marnus Labuschagne made one run in 20 balls before nicking Ebadot Hossain to the slips and Green, batting at number five, left Australia in trouble at 74 for four when he was caught at short midwicket off the bowling of Taskin Ahmed. Wicketkeeper Alex Carey (19) helped Smith steady Australia with a 55-run partnership after lunch but he also chopped on to become Hossain's second victim, triggering another collapse. Taskin bowled all-rounder Beau Webster (12) with a peach of a delivery before Hasan returned to clean up the tail and have a slogging Smith caught in close from a top edge. It was an outstanding display from a pace attack gutted by injuries, with Nahid Rana ruled out of the series and left-armer Shoriful Islam also sidelined until the second and final test in Mackay. Smith said the pitch was "tacky" with dew in the morning when Australia's top order struggled and hoped Bangladesh would find similar conditions early on day two.

Aug 13 (Reuters) - Bangladesh savoured their first taste of test cricket in Australia for 23 years on Thursday as they skittled the world's top-ranked side for less than 200 and went to stumps in command at 96 for one on the first day of the series-opener in Darwin. Hasan Mahmud was the standout performer on a famous day for Bangladesh pace bowling, taking 6-55 at Marrara Oval to rout Pat Cummins's team for 198, their lowest innings total in seven tests against the South Asian side. Sign up here. Mahmud's haul was the third best in tests by a Bangladesh quick and included the prized wicket of Steve Smith for 71 before tea. Barring Smith, it was a poor display by Australia's batters after captain Pat Cummins won the toss and put them to work on a slow, green-tinged pitch under a blazing sun. Under-pressure opener Jake Weatherald (23), Darwin's first test player, squandered a start and all-rounder Cameron Green's 13-ball 13 may deepen doubts about his place in the team. "Yeah, not our best. Still plenty of cricket to be played, obviously," said Smith, who was dropped in the slips on two. "It would have been nice to have taken a few more (wickets). So, hopefully we start well in the morning, pick up a few early ones and put pressure on." By contrast, Bangladesh's top order batted with patience and resilience, foiling Australia's elite attack of Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon as the pitch flattened out in the afternoon. STARC MILESTONE Starc made the sole breakthrough, removing Shadman Islam for 20, but opener Tanzid Hasan (32 not out) and number three Mominul Haque (35 not out) combined in a 60-run partnership to see Bangladesh safely to stumps. The second-wicket stand was six runs better than Bangladesh's paltry second innings total of 54 when they crashed to defeat in a warm-up match against a Cricket Australia XI over the weekend. Starc's dismissal of Shadman, coaxing a leading edge that Lyon caught at cover point, made him the most prolific among left-arm bowlers with 434 wickets, moving past Sri Lanka spinner Rangana Herath. It was about the only highlight for the Australians, who had been coasting at 45 for no loss in the first hour before 26-year-old Mahmud struck to remove both openers. Weatherald spent the winter reworking his batting technique but never looked at ease against disciplined pace bowling. He was out with a loose drive and an edge to the slips to the disappointment of home-town fans. Opening partner Travis Head looked more convincing until he chopped onto his stumps for 22. Number three Marnus Labuschagne made one run in 20 balls before nicking Ebadot Hossain to the slips and Green, batting at number five, left Australia in trouble at 74 for four when he was caught at short midwicket off the bowling of Taskin Ahmed. Wicketkeeper Alex Carey (19) helped Smith steady Australia with a 55-run partnership after lunch but he also chopped on to become Hossain's second victim, triggering another collapse. Taskin bowled all-rounder Beau Webster (12) with a peach of a delivery before Hasan returned to clean up the tail and have a slogging Smith caught in close from a top edge. It was an outstanding display from a pace attack gutted by injuries, with Nahid Rana ruled out of the series and left-armer Shoriful Islam also sidelined until the second and final test in Mackay. Smith said the pitch was "tacky" with dew in the morning when Australia's top order struggled and hoped Bangladesh would find similar conditions early on day two. Reporting by Ian Ransom; Editing by Peter Rutherford and Ken Ferris Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Hasan takes 6-55 as Bangladesh claim opening day of Australia Test Darwin (Australia) (AFP) – Hasan Mahmud took a career-best 6-55 as Bangladesh bundled Australia out for 198 to take the honours on the opening day of the first Test in Darwin on Thursday. Issued on: Modified: At the close Bangladesh were 96-1, 102 runs behind Australia. Mominul Haque was on 35 with Tanzid Hasan alongside him on 32 as the visitors made a superb start to a Test match most people expected them to lose inside three days. Earlier, Hasan led an impressive display by the visitors' seamers as Australia slumped to their lowest Test score against Bangladesh, their previous worst being 217 in Mirpur in 2017. The 26-year-old was the pick of the attack, but he was ably supported by fellow quicks Taskin Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain, who took two wickets apiece. "I was just trying to bowl line and length, trust the process and follow what the captain was saying," Hasan said. "(Taskin and Ebadot) were trying their best and they did very well also." Steve Smith was the only Australian to offer any resistance, scoring 71, while the rest of the batsmen looked out of sorts against the disciplined attack. "We haven't played a Test match for a while and it can take some time to get into it," Smith said. "It wasn't easy. The ball was doing stuff and you have to be patient. "Perhaps we got dragged into a few we didn't need to, but that's the pressure." After skipper Pat Cummins chose to bat on a perfect Darwin day, a full-strength Australia were expected to dominate a Bangladesh side who were well beaten by a Cricket Australia XI in their only warm-up match. Hasan made the initial breakthrough in the 12th over with the score on 45. Jake Weatherald, on 23, had a huge swipe at a ball outside off stump and only managed a thick edge to wicketkeeper Litton Das. Hasan struck again soon after, fellow opener Travis Head chopping on for 22 to leave Australia 52-2. Bangladesh then saw a huge opportunity go begging when Smith, on two, edged Ebadot to third slip where Tanzid Hasan spilled the chance. Smith had a second escape next over when he got a thick edge off Taskin only for the ball to fly through a vacant third slip. Marnus Labuschagne, on one, wasn't so fortunate. He poked at an Ebadot ball outside off stump and edged to Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto at second slip, leaving Australia 61-3. Cameron Green came in and played some big shots before chipping Taskin to short midwicket, where Mushfiqur Rahim took an easy catch. Wicketkeeper Alex Carey looked in good touch after lunch and cruised to 19 until he played on to Ebadot with the score on 129. Taskin then produced the ball of the day to beat Beau Webster's bat and clip the top of off stump to leave the home side struggling on 152-6. Cummins tried to steer the hosts to tea without further loss, however Shanto brought Hasan back into the attack with immediate success, the Australian skipper getting a big edge to Litton. Hasan got his fourth in the same fashion, Mitchell Starc getting a thin edge to the keeper with the score on 172. Smith threw his wicket away going for a big hit before Nathan Lyon was last man out in similar fashion. Bangladesh started their reply confidently and eased to 36 before Australia got the breakthrough, Shadman Islam (20) getting a leading edge off Mitchell Starc to Lyon at backward point. © 2026 AFP

Australia vs Bangladesh: Hosts humbled on first day of Test, skittled for 198 as Hasan Mahmud takes six first-innings wickets Australia post their lowest Test innings, 198, against Bangladesh on first day of Darwin Test in two-match series; Bangladesh reach 96-1 at stumps in dream start to first Test in Australia since 2003; Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon were all back in home side Thursday 13 August 2026 13:47, UK Bangladesh's bowlers overshadowed Australia's Big Four getting back together on day one of the first Test as the hosts were dismissed for 198 and Hasan Mahmud took a career-best 6-55. Bangladesh's top-order batters then combined to reach 96-1 at stumps and cut the first-innings deficit to 102. Bangladesh lost their last Test match against Zimbabwe in June by an innings and 85 runs but in Darwin on Thursday made a dream start to their tour of Australia, where they are playing their first Test series since 2003. - Australia vs Bangladesh: First Test, Day One scorecard - What cricket is live on Sky Sports and when? - Stream England cricket and more top sport without a contract Australia are beginning a schedule of at least 20 Tests over the coming 12 months, with tours of New Zealand, South Africa, India and England - where The Ashes begins at Trent Bridge from June 18. Steve Smith admitted their start against Bangladesh was "not our best" "Still plenty of cricket to be played, obviously," Smith added. "It would have been nice to have taken a few more [wickets]. So, hopefully we start well in the morning, pick up a few early ones and put pressure on." Mahmud starred for the visitors with consistent line and length, striking in his sixth and seventh overs to remove openers Jake Weatherald (23) and Travis Head (22) after Australia won the toss and raced to 45 without loss on a green-tinged pitch. From there, Mahmud and fellow pacemen Taskin Ahmed (2-55) and Ebadot Hossain (2-39) dominated the first two sessions, bowling with discipline to exploit the conditions and get on top of a batting line-up that was held together primarily by Smith's defiant 71. Smith was the next-to-last wicket to fall, advancing at Mahmud before top-edging a high catch to wicketkeeper Litton Das, bringing an innings featuring seven boundaries and a six to an end. The day started positively for the hosts, with skipper Pat Cummins winning the toss. Playing just his second Test in 13 months, he reunited with fellow pacemen Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc and veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon in a frontline attack long known in Australia as the Big Four. A partisan crowd was in full support of Darwin-born Weatherald but he never really settled and needlessly swiped at a ball from Mahmud. Head was out soon after, chopping on a delivery that was bowled from around the wicket as Australia slipped to 52-2. Ebadot had Marnus Labuschagne (1) caught by Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto, and could have dismissed Smith early too, but a chance at third slip was put down. Bangladesh took a full toll on the opening morning, restricting the hosts to 74-4 when all rounder Cameron Green (13) was out immediately before the lunch interval. Ebadot dismissed Alex Carey (19) after the break and Taskin bowled Beau Webster (12). Hasan had Cummins (9) and Starc (1) out edging and wrapped up the innings in 53 overs with the wickets of Smith and Lyon. Despite having their first-choice bowling attack back together, Australia were unable to take more than one Bangladesh wicket, with Mominul Haque (35) and Tanzid Hasan (32) going on to share an unbeaten 60-run stand. 'Opportunity here that may have been missed' - Ponting questions Australia selectors Speaking to Australia's Channel 7, former captain Ricky Ponting said: "Look, what's the state of Australian cricket? "This has been a very, very successful cricket team. (But) right now, there are a couple of chinks in the armour and the selectors decided to stick with what they know. "At the end of last season, I thought the time was right now to blood a couple of youngsters into these two Test matches. I said (Campbell) Kellaway and (Ollie) Peake were the ones that I wanted to have. "So they decided not to do that. But my worry is, when do they do that? Are you going to debut these guys in South Africa against (Kagiso) Rabada and (Marco) Jansen and co? "I think that would be a whole lot harder. So I just feel there's an opportunity here that may have been missed." Watch the three-Test series between England and Pakistan live on Sky Sports Cricket from August 19. Stream cricket and more sport contract-free with NOW.

Steve Smith stood alone for Australia with a knock of 71(109) runs Fast bowler Hasan Mahmud was a star performer as Bangladesh had a dominant outing on day one of the first Test against Australia in Darwin. The right-arm pacer registered a six-wicket haul, conceding 55 runs as Australia were bowled out for 198 runs in the first innings. Steve Smith was a lone warrior for Australia as he scored 71 runs off 109 balls, hitting seven fours and a maximum. Talking about the match, the hosts Australia opted to bat first after winning the toss in hot, dry and humid conditions at Marrara Stadium in Darwin with a hard and fast surface, offering steep bounce and good carry, which heavily favoured fast bowlers hitting the deck. Nobody expected that Bangladesh had the ability to come and compete in Australia, especially when their fast-bowling gun was ruled out with injury. Well, they’ve done much more than compete. They humbled the Aussies on the field, with the ball, by bagging the entire squad for less than 200. HASAN MAHMUD: 17-3-55-6 🔥One of the greatest spell in Australia by an overseas bowlers, he has dominated the Australian batters in the first Test.AUSTRALIA 198 ALL OUT IN THE FIRST INNINGS.pic.twitter.com/r0KpEUICdC Hasan Mahmud achieved a historic feat becoming the first Bangladeshi bowler to take a five-wicket haul in Australia. He eliminated the Aussie top-order batsmen including Jake Weatherald and Travis Head early in the day and later went on to wrap up the lower order, ultimately grabbing his 6th wicket by dismissing Nathan Lyon. He also dismissed Australia’s only star batsman of the day, Steve Smith at 71. Mahmud recorded a career-best spell of 6/55 on the first day of the Test against Australia. His sensational and outstanding bowling performance alongside Taskin Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain, restricted the Aussies to a total of just 198 runs, marking their lowest-ever Test total against Bangladesh. The Aussie bowling side need to step up on Day 2 if they really want to fight back in this test match. Bangladesh ended the day with 96/1. Opening batsman Shadman Islam was dismissed by Mitchell Starc on 20(30) runs. Australian Left-arm fast bowler, Mitchell Starc created history at the end of the day by claiming his 434th Test wicket by dismissing Shadman, which made him the most successful left-arm bowler in Test history, surpassing Rangana Herath’s 433 wickets. With this,Starc equalled former Indian captain Kapil Dev in the list of most Test wicketsand will be looking to surpass him on day two of the Test match. Tanzim Hasan (32* off 67) and Mominul Haque (35* off 49) ended the day for Bangladesh remaining unbeaten. They will start day two of the Test match for Bangladesh Written by

Tigers take control of Darwin Test after first day Bangladesh finished the opening day of the first Test against Australia in a commanding position after Hasan Mahmud's career-best six for 55 helped bowl the hosts out for 198 before the visitors reached 96 for one at stumps at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on Thursday. The visitors trail by 102 runs with nine wickets in hand, having followed an outstanding bowling performance with a composed start with the bat. Tanzid Hasan was unbeaten on 32 off 67 balls and Mominul Haque on 35 off 49, with the pair adding 60 runs for the second-wicket partnership after Shadman Islam was dismissed for 20 off 30 balls. Mominul struck six fours in his 49-ball stay, while Tanzid hit four boundaries as Bangladesh reached 96 for one in 24 overs. Their partnership ensured the visitors finished the day strongly after losing Shadman at 36. Earlier, Hasan became the first Bangladesh bowler to take a five-wicket haul in a Test in Australia, finishing with six for 55 from 17 overs. Taskin Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain took two wickets each as Bangladesh's three pacers claimed all 10 Australian wickets. It was only the second time Bangladesh's pacers had taken all 10 wickets in a Test innings, the other instance coming against Pakistan in Rawalpindi in 2024, when Hasan also claimed five wickets. Australia were 183 for eight after tea before Hasan removed Steve Smith for 71 and Nathan Lyon for seven to complete his six-for. The hosts were bowled out for 198 in 53 overs. Hasan's figures were the third-best by a Bangladesh fast bowler in Test cricket and surpassed Mashrafe Bin Mortaza's previous best by a Bangladesh bowler in Australia, three for 74 in 2003. Tigers make steady start with the bat Bangladesh made a reasonably steady start with the bat, but lost opener Shadman Islam inside the first 10 overs in the third session on Day 1 of their first Test against Australia at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on Thursday. After 12 overs, Bangladesh reached 41 for one after Hasan Mahmud’s six-for helped the visitors bundle Australia out for 198 in their first innings. Shadman failed to negotiate a Mitchell Starc delivery clocked at over 140kph in the ninth over, with the left-hander trying to close the bat on a fullish ball angling in, only to edge it in the air towards cover point for an easy catch. Shadman, who struck two boundaries, made 20 off 30 deliveries and will be disappointed not to have built on his start after negotiating the initial movement from the Australian quicks. Opener Tanzid Tamim, who did not shy away from driving whenever opportunities presented themselves, remained unbeaten on 13 off 31, while Mominul Haque, who survived an LBW scare off Starc, was on one not out off 11 deliveries. Hasan makes history as Tigers bundle Australia out for 198 Pacer Hasan Mahmud became the first Bangladesh bowler to take a fifer in Australia as the Tigers bundled out the hosts for 198 in 53 overs in the third session on Day 1 of the first Test of their two-Test series at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on Thursday. Hasan finished with career-best figures of six for 55 in 17 overs, removing a well-set Steve Smith (71 off 109) before also claiming the wicket of Nathan Lyon (7 off 13) early in the final session. Mashrafe Bin Mortaza’s three for 74, recorded during the Tigers’ previous Test tour Down Under in 2003, was the previous best by a Bangladesh bowler in Australia. Australia resumed at 183 for eight after tea, with Hasan claiming the final two wickets. Both batters tried to charge the bowler, only to top-edge shorter deliveries into the hands of fielders. Hasan was the standout bowler on a day when Bangladesh's three pacers claimed all 10 Australian wickets. Taskin Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain took two wickets each as Bangladesh put on a dominant display with the ball. Pacers dominate as Bangladesh expose Australia's tail Bangladesh pacers' relentless pressure exposed Australia’s tail, continuing their dominance in the second session on Day 1 of the first Test at Darwin’s Marrara Stadium on Thursday. By Tea, the Tigers had reduced the hosts to 183 for eight in 48 overs, leaving the experienced Steven Smith as the lone recognised batter holding the fort. Smith -- who was dropped early on when he was on just two -- notched his 45th Test fifty, reaching 67 off 96 deliveries. He went into the break with tailender Nathan Lyon (0 off 3) at the other end. After Australia resumed the session at a shaky 74 for four, Smith and Alex Carey briefly swung the momentum back, building a promising partnership. However, right-arm quick Ebadot Hossain provided the breakthrough just after the drinks break, bowling Carey for 19 to end a crucial 56-run fifth-wicket stand. Smith and Beau Webster then attempted to rebuild, but their resistance was short-lived. Right-arm pacer Taskin Ahmed castled Webster for a 10-ball 12 to break the 23-run sixth-wicket partnership. Australian skipper Pat Cummins tried to steady the innings in a 20-run stand with Smith, but Cummins edged a Hasan Mahmud delivery behind to the wicketkeeper to depart for nine off 19 balls. Hasan struck again shortly after, finding the edge of Mitchell Starc (1 off 11) to send another catch to the keeper and leave Australia in deep trouble. Bangladesh regain momentum as Ebadot, Taskin strike Pacers Ebadot Hossain and Taskin Ahmed took two quick wickets to revive Bangladesh’s momentum after Australia threatened to fight back in the opening Test in Darwin on Thursday. Ebadot provided Bangladesh with an important breakthrough just after the drinks break in the second session, bowling Alex Carey for 19 to end a crucial 56-run fifth-wicket partnership with Steve Smith. Australia had resumed the session on 74 for four after lunch. Smith and Beau Webster then attempted to counterattack, with Smith welcoming left-arm spinner Taijul Islam by hitting him for a six. However, Taskin struck soon after, bowling Webster for 12 to leave Australia struggling at 152 for six in the 39th over. Smith remained unbeaten on 50 off 76 balls—his 45th Test half-century—while Australia captain Pat Cummins was batting on two. Australia reached 157 for six after 40 overs when the report was filed. Tigers' pacers rock Australia in opening session Hasan Mahmud struck twice, while Ebadot Hossain and Taskin Ahmed picked up one wicket apiece as Bangladesh reduced Australia to 74-4 at lunch on Day 1 of the opening Test of the two-match series at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on Thursday. After Australia’s openers had negotiated the first 11 overs and appeared set to lay a solid foundation, Hasan, the most threatening of Bangladesh’s pacers in the opening session, struck twice in successive overs to reduce the hosts to 52-2 after 14 overs. Jake Weatherald had looked determined to hold one end together. He picked up four boundaries but never appeared entirely comfortable and eventually succumbed to a delivery that moved away from him in the 12th over. The left-hander chased a wide delivery without getting fully behind his drive and edged it through to wicketkeeper Litton Das. Weatherald made 23 off 37 balls. At the other end, the aggressive Travis Head had been playing with greater freedom. He began to open up after the first drinks break, but his counterattack was short-lived. Soon after hitting Hasan for a boundary, he was back in the pavilion in the 14th over. Bowling around the wicket, Hasan used his length to put Head in two minds. The left-hander dragged a delivery back onto his stumps and was bowled for 22 off 39 balls. Bangladesh were then left to rue a missed opportunity in the 17th over when Tanzid Tamim dropped dangerman Steven Smith, on two, at slip. However, Ebadot kept hitting the good lengths and it eventually paid dividends as he managed to removeMarnus Labuschagne for just one in the 19th over. The right-arm pacer found the outside edge with a length delivery outside off that angled in slightly, with Labuschagne attempting to fend without much footwork. The edge lobbed towards second slip, where Shanto took a low catch. Bangladesh’s excellent opening session was capped by another wicket at the stroke of lunch, with Taskin dismissing Cameron Green. Taskin bowled a short-of-good-length delivery that angled into Green, who reached well in front of his body to clip. The bat turned in his hands and the ball popped up towards Mushfiqur Rahim stationed at short mid-wicket. Green departed for 13, giving Bangladesh four wickets in an impressive opening session. Smith, meanwhile, remained unbeaten on seven. Hasan strikes twice, removes Aussie openers Right-arm quick Hasan Mahmud struck twice as Bangladesh removed both Australia openers in the first session on Day 1 of the opening Test of the two-match series between the sides at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on Thursday. After a cautious start, Australia’s openers were beginning to settle in and threaten a solid platform, but Hasan had other plans. He removed both openers in successive overs as Australia were reduced to 52-2 after 14 overs. Jake Weatherald had looked determined to hold one end together. He picked up four boundaries but never appeared entirely comfortable and eventually succumbed to a delivery that moved away from him in the 12th over. The left-hander chased a wide delivery and failed to get fully behind his drive, edging it through to the wicketkeeper Litton Das. He managed 23 runs off 37 balls. At the other end, the aggressive Travis Head had been playing with greater freedom. He began to open up after the first drinks break, but his counterattack was short-lived. Soon after hitting Hasan for a boundary, he was back in the pavilion in the 14th over. Bowling around the wicket, Hasan had Head caught in two minds with his length. The left-hander dragged a delivery back onto his stumps and was bowled for 22 off 39 balls. Bangladesh were then left to rue a missed opportunity in the 17th over when Tanzid Tamim dropped dangerman Steven Smith, on two, at slip. Tigers to field first Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto lost the toss, and the Tigers were asked to field first in the opening Test of the two-match series against Australia at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on Thursday. This will be Bangladesh’s first Test on Australian soil in 23 years. The Tigers played their first Test series in Australia in 2003, when they were just three years into their Test journey, and lost both matches by an innings in Darwin and Cairns. Bangladesh have gone with three pacers and two spinners, with Taskin Ahmed leading the pace attack alongside Hasan Mahmud and Ebadot Hossain. Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taijul Islam make up the spin department. At the top of the order, Tanzid Hasan and Shadman Islam will open, with experienced campaigner Mominul Haque coming in at three. Shanto will bat at four and will be key if the Tigers are to stand a chance against an Australian side currently sitting atop the World Test Championship (WTC) standings. Since January 2025, Shanto has scored the most Test runs for Bangladesh, closely followed by veteran Mushfiqur Rahim, who will play a Test in Australia for the first time in his 21-year international career. Litton Das, who raced against time to make a remarkable recovery, has also made the XI and will bat at six and keep wickets. Litton was not included in the initial squad but recovered swiftly and joined the team in Darwin. He missed the practice match but passed his fitness test to feature in the opening Test. Miraz is the last recognised batter before the tail begins. Bangladesh will have to play out of their skin if they are to make this trip Down Under memorable. Their only tour match offered little encouragement though, as the Tigers suffered an innings-and-38-run defeat to a Cricket Australia XI. They were bowled out for just 54 in the second innings, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s unbeaten century the lone bright spot. Both the batting and bowling departments raised concerns ahead of the opening Test. For Australia, there is no surprises as they named their XI way before the start of the match. Two left-handers will open, with destructive Travis Head partnering the more vigilant Jake Weatherald. Marnus Labuschagne retains his position at three, followed by Steven Smith at four, Cameron Green, Alex Carey and Beau Webster before the bowlers come in. Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood lead one of the most daunting attacks in red-ball cricket, with Green and Webster offering additional seam options. Nathan Lyon will shoulder the sole spin responsibilities. Bangladesh XI: Tanzid Hasan, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain, Hasan Mahmud Australia XI: Travis Head, Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Beau Webster, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood

Barnstorming Bangladesh humble Australia on day-1 of Darwin test Australia struggled against the visitors’ attack after opting to bat first Bangladesh savoured their first taste of test cricket in Australia for 23 years on Thursday as they skittled the world's top-ranked side for less than 200 and went to stumps in command at 96 for one on the first day of the series-opener in Darwin. Hasan Mahmud was the standout performer on a famous day for Bangladesh pace bowling, taking 6-55 at Marrara Oval to rout Pat Cummins's team for 198, their lowest innings total in seven tests against the South Asian side. Mahmud's haul was the third best in tests by a Bangladesh quick and included the prized wicket of Steve Smith for 71 before tea. Barring Smith, it was a poor display by Australia's batters after captain Pat Cummins won the toss and put them to work on a slow, green-tinged pitch under a blazing sun. Under-pressure opener Jake Weatherald (23), Darwin's first test player, squandered a start and all-rounder Cameron Green's 13-ball 13 may deepen doubts about his place in the team. "Yeah, not our best. Still plenty of cricket to be played, obviously," said Smith, who was dropped in the slips on two. "It would have been nice to have taken a few more (wickets). So, hopefully we start well in the morning, pick up a few early ones and put pressure on." By contrast, Bangladesh's top order batted with patience and resilience, foiling Australia's elite attack of Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon as the pitch flattened out in the afternoon. STARC MILESTONE Starc made the sole breakthrough, removing Shadman Islam for 20, but opener Tanzid Hasan (32 not out) and number three Mominul Haque (35 not out) combined in a 60-run partnership to see Bangladesh safely to stumps. The second-wicket stand was six runs better than Bangladesh's paltry second innings total of 54 when they crashed to defeat in a warm-up match against a Cricket Australia XI over the weekend. Starc's dismissal of Shadman, coaxing a leading edge that Lyon caught at cover point, made him the most prolific among left-arm bowlers with 434 wickets, moving past Sri Lanka spinner Rangana Herath. It was about the only highlight for the Australians, who had been coasting at 45 for no loss in the first hour before 26-year-old Mahmud struck to remove both openers. Weatherald spent the winter reworking his batting technique but never looked at ease against disciplined pace bowling. He was out with a loose drive and an edge to the slips to the disappointment of home-town fans. Opening partner Travis Head looked more convincing until he chopped onto his stumps for 22. Number three Marnus Labuschagne made one run in 20 balls before nicking Ebadot Hossain to the slips and Green, batting at number five, left Australia in trouble at 74 for four when he was caught at short midwicket off the bowling of Taskin Ahmed. Wicketkeeper Alex Carey (19) helped Smith steady Australia with a 55-run partnership after lunch but he also chopped on to become Hossain's second victim, triggering another collapse. Taskin bowled all-rounder Beau Webster (12) with a peach of a delivery before Hasan returned to clean up the tail and have a slogging Smith caught in close from a top edge. It was an outstanding display from a pace attack gutted by injuries, with Nahid Rana ruled out of the series and left-armer Shoriful Islam also sidelined until the second and final test in Mackay. Smith said the pitch was "tacky" with dew in the morning when Australia's top order struggled and hoped Bangladesh would find similar conditions early on day two.

Steve Smith has played a lone hand as Bangladesh exposed Australia’s batting frailties on day one of the first Test in Darwin, before taking on their bowlers with class. Bangladesh pace bowler Hasan Mahmud starred with 6 for 55 as Australia were bundled out for 198 in 53 overs at Marrara Stadium. It was the 26-year-old’s best Test figures in an innings. Under pressure batters Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne and Cameron Green all failed. In reply, the visitors went on the attack to finish the day at 96 for 1 with Tanzid Hasan (32 not out) and Mominul Haque (35 no) relatively untroubled. Mitchell Starc ended a breezy knock by Shadman Islam (20) to take his Test wicket tally to 434, the most ever by a left-arm bowler. Smith had a few nervous moments before top-scoring with 71 after captain Pat Cummins won the toss. The veteran was out skying a swat off Mahmud chasing runs with the tail. Smith is yet to score a Test century against Bangladesh, the only one of the nine Test-playing nations he has played against where he has not achieved the milestone. The rest of the Australian batters struggled as Bangladesh pace trio Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain and Mahmud bowled superbly on a surface that assisted the seam bowlers. Ebadot (2 for 39) should have claimed Smith for two, but he was dropped by Tanzid Hasan at third slip. Bangladesh then lost a second review when Smith was given not out when on seven after Ebadot was convinced he’d nicked one. There was a sense Australia’s No 4 had made a move towards the pavilion, but Snicko showed nothing on his outside edge. Ebadot cleaned up Alex Carey (19) after lunch and Taskin castled Beau Webster (12) with an absolute beauty. Pat Cummins (nine) and Starc (one) both nicked off to Mahmud before tea. Smith made a statement when he launched veteran spinner Taijal Islam over the ropes and then through the covers in his first over of left-arm spin. Earlier the battles of Weatherald, Labuschagne and Green in Test cricket continued as Bangladesh struck early blows to have the hosts 74 for 4 at lunch. Weatherald, who has passed 50 just once in 11 Test innings, had an opportunity to enhance his chances of staying in the top order in front of a partisan crowd in the city of his birth, but was unable to make the most of a start. It was no surprise when the 31-year-old edged impressive paceman Mahmud on the brink of drinks to bring an end to a scratchy 23 off 37 deliveries. Opening partner Travis Head (22) followed soon after, chopping on to Mahmud when he went around the wicket. Ebadot had Labuschagne (one) edging to captain Najmul Hossain Shanto with an indecisive poke as his drought without scoring a Test ton extended to 37 innings. A horror shot by all-rounder Cameron Green (13) on the stroke of lunch went straight to mid-wicket, another misadventure by a player who is yet to turn his promise into consistent runs. The Test is the first played at the venue since 2004 and just the third in Darwin history after Bangladesh were the first visiting side in 2003.

Bangladesh had a dream start to their Test tour of Australia as they bowled out the hosts for a paltry 198 in the first innings on day 1 (Aug 13) of the first of two Tests. Batting first, Australia were in all sorts of trouble throught the innings in Darwin and Bangladesh pacers made sure to take advantage of that. Hasan Mahmud was the pick of the bowlers, taking 6/55 as Taskin Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain chipped in with a couple wickets each. How Bangladesh bowlers dismantled Australia? Australia started well with openers Travis Head (22) and Jake Weatherhald (23) adding 45 runs for the first wicket before Mahmud dismissed the latter in the 12th over. Head followed his fellow opener two overs later before Marnus Labuschagne was dismissed by Hossain after scoring just one run off 20 balls. Cameron Green was also dismissed in the first session as Australia went to lunch at 74/4. Also Read - England's 2019 ODI WC winning captain Eoin Morgan to be next CSK coach? Ravi Ashwin has a 'feeling' In the second session, Alex Carey (19) and Steve Smith (71) added 55 runs as Australia tried to recover before Hossain broke the partnership. Beau Webster was next to go as Australia succumbed to 152/6 before heading to tea at 184/8. Bangladesh made light work of last two wickets and dismissed the hosts for just 198 in the first innings. Bangladesh batters build on bowlers' success Trending Stories In their first innings, Bangladesh batted better than Australia, scoring 96/1 before the close of play. Shadman Islam (20) and Tanzid Hasan added 36 runs for the first wicket before Mitchell Starc dismissed Islam. Mominul Haque (35 not out) and Hasan, who remained not at 32, then added 60 runs for the second wicket before the day was ended. Bangladesh now trail by 104 runs in the first innings and would be looking to take huge lead over the hosts to be in the driving position in the match.