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Bangladesh rock Australia as historic Test win in sight

Bangladesh rock Australia as historic Test win in sight

Summary

Bangladesh are close to winning a Test cricket match in Australia for the first time. After three days of play in Darwin, Bangladesh lead by 67 runs with Australia at 161 runs for 4 wickets in their second innings.

Key Facts

  • Mehidy Hasan Miraz took the important wicket of Australian player Steve Smith.
  • Australia scored 198 runs in their first innings and 161-4 in their second innings by the end of day three.
  • Bangladesh scored 426 runs in their first innings.
  • Bangladesh bowler Hasan Mahmud took two early wickets in Australia’s second innings.
  • Australia’s bowler Josh Hazlewood took six wickets in Bangladesh’s first innings and reached 300 career Test wickets.
  • Bangladesh batsman Mehidy Hasan scored 65 runs to help build a strong position for his team.
  • Bangladesh are trying to win a Test match in Australia for the first time, in their third attempt.
  • The match is being played on a good batting pitch in a hot and humid climate in Darwin.
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