DARWIN, Australia — Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test: Bangladesh ended the opening day of the first Test against Australia in a strong position after dismissing the hosts for 198 and reaching 96 for 1 by stumps at Marrara Cricket Ground on Thursday. Australia won the toss and elected to bat first, but Bangladesh’s seamers repeatedly found the right areas and eventually claimed all 10 Australian wickets. Hasan Mahmud was the standout performer with career-best figures of 6 for 55.
- Australia bowled out for 198 after 53 overs on Day 1.
- Steven Smith top-scored for Australia with 71 from 109 balls.
- Hasan Mahmud took 6/55, registering the best bowling figures of his career.
- Bangladesh reached 96/1 after 24 overs and trail by only 102 runs.
Bangladesh Seamers Put Australia Under Pressure
Australia started the Test after Pat Cummins won the toss and chose to bat, but Bangladesh’s seam attack immediately made the decision look difficult. The visitors took four wickets before lunch and continued to create problems throughout the innings.
Travis Head and Jake Weatherald both made starts at the top of the order, but neither could convert them into substantial scores. Hasan Mahmud provided the first breakthrough when Weatherald edged behind for 23 from 37 balls after attempting to drive a delivery outside off.
Head followed soon after, falling for 22 from 39 balls. Hasan Mahmud found extra bounce from a length delivery and Head’s attempted defence resulted in the ball taking the inside edge before hitting the stumps.
Labuschagne and Green Fall as Bangladesh Keep Striking
Marnus Labuschagne became Bangladesh’s third success when Ebadot Hossain found the outside edge. Labuschagne made only 1 from 20 balls, with Najmul Hossain Shanto taking the low catch at second slip.
Cameron Green then became the fourth Australian wicket before lunch. Taskin Ahmed produced a short-of-good-length delivery that Green reached for away from his body. The bat turned in his hands and the resulting catch was completed by Mushfiqur Rahim.
Australia went to lunch at 74 for 4, with Bangladesh firmly in control of the opening session.
Smith and Carey Rebuild Australia’s Innings
The hosts found their most productive partnership after lunch through Steven Smith and Alex Carey. The pair batted with greater composure and helped Australia recover from the early collapse.
Smith made the most of an early opportunity after being dropped on 2. The experienced batter gradually took control of the innings, while Carey provided support from the other end.
The fifth-wicket partnership eventually passed 50 runs from 71 balls. Australia moved through 100 and then 150, but Bangladesh remained capable of breaking the stand.
Carey eventually fell for 19 from 43 balls when Ebadot Hossain bowled him immediately after the drinks interval. That dismissal changed the momentum again, and Australia soon began losing wickets at regular intervals.
Webster and Cummins Cannot Stop Collapse
Beau Webster made a brisk 12 from just 10 balls, including two boundaries, but Taskin Ahmed removed him for the sixth wicket. His dismissal left Australia at 152 for 6.
Pat Cummins contributed 9 before Hasan Mahmud struck again. The Australian captain edged a length delivery outside off and Litton Das completed the catch behind the stumps.
Mitchell Starc was next to depart, also falling to Hasan Mahmud. A full delivery moved across the left-hander and Starc’s attempt to drive resulted in an outside edge to Litton.
Steven Smith Completes Fighting 71
Steven Smith remained Australia’s main source of resistance as wickets continued to fall around him. He reached his half-century from 76 balls, having struck six fours and one six.
Smith eventually attempted to attack Hasan Mahmud but failed to control the shot. The ball went high into the air and Litton Das completed the catch, ending Smith’s innings at 71 from 109 balls.
His innings included seven fours and one six and accounted for more than a third of Australia’s eventual total. Smith’s dismissal left Australia at 189 for 9.
Hasan Mahmud Completes Career-Best Six-Wicket Haul
Hasan Mahmud completed his outstanding spell by removing Nathan Lyon for the final wicket. Lyon attempted a pull against a shorter delivery but top-edged the ball to midwicket.
Australia were bowled out for 198 in 53 overs, with Josh Hazlewood unbeaten on 4. Hasan Mahmud finished with 6 wickets for 55 runs from 17 overs, including three maidens.
The performance was a career-best bowling return for Mahmud and represented the most decisive individual contribution of Bangladesh’s first innings effort in the match.
Australia First Innings Scorecard
| Batter | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Head | 22 | 39 | 69 | 3 | 0 | 56.41 |
| Jake Weatherald | 23 | 37 | 56 | 4 | 0 | 62.16 |
| Marnus Labuschagne | 1 | 20 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 5.00 |
| Steven Smith | 71 | 109 | 183 | 7 | 1 | 65.13 |
| Cameron Green | 13 | 13 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 100.00 |
| Alex Carey (wk) | 19 | 43 | 61 | 2 | 0 | 44.18 |
| Beau Webster | 12 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 120.00 |
| Pat Cummins (c) | 9 | 19 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 47.36 |
| Mitchell Starc | 1 | 11 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 9.09 |
| Nathan Lyon | 7 | 13 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 53.84 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 4 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 |
| Extras | 16 | b 5, lb 8, nb 3 | ||||
| Total | 198 all out in 53 overs (RR: 3.73) | |||||
Fall of Wickets
| Wicket | Score | Batter | Over |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 45 | Jake Weatherald | 11.4 |
| 2nd | 52 | Travis Head | 13.4 |
| 3rd | 61 | Marnus Labuschagne | 18.2 |
| 4th | 74 | Cameron Green | 21.6 |
| 5th | 129 | Alex Carey | 36.1 |
| 6th | 152 | Beau Webster | 38.3 |
| 7th | 172 | Pat Cummins | 44.3 |
| 8th | 176 | Mitchell Starc | 46.5 |
| 9th | 189 | Steven Smith | 50.5 |
| 10th | 198 | Nathan Lyon | 52.6 |
Bangladesh Bowling Figures
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taskin Ahmed | 16 | 2 | 55 | 2 | 3.43 |
| Hasan Mahmud | 17 | 3 | 55 | 6 | 3.23 |
| Ebadot Hossain | 11 | 2 | 39 | 2 | 3.54 |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 3.00 |
| Taijul Islam | 5 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 4.80 |
Bangladesh Begin Their Reply
Bangladesh’s response began positively after Australia were dismissed for 198. Shadman Islam and Tanzid Hasan provided the opening partnership before Mitchell Starc broke through in the ninth over.
Shadman made 20 from 30 balls before edging a fullish delivery from Starc towards the off side, where the chance was taken at cover point. Bangladesh were 36 for 1 after 8.2 overs.
That wicket, however, proved to be Australia’s only breakthrough before stumps. Mominul Haque joined Tanzid Hasan and the pair steadily built Bangladesh’s response through the remainder of the day.
Day 1 Ends with Bangladesh in Strong Position
At the close of play, Bangladesh had reached 96 for 1 after 24 overs. Tanzid Hasan was unbeaten on 32 from 67 balls, while Mominul Haque remained not out on 35 from 49 deliveries.
The pair had added an unbeaten 60-run partnership from 94 balls, leaving Bangladesh only 102 runs behind Australia’s first-innings total at the end of Day 1.
The surface offered some movement for the seamers, but Bangladesh’s batters increasingly appeared comfortable as the innings progressed. Australia’s new-ball bowlers Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood did not extract enough from the conditions to prevent the visitors from establishing a strong platform.
Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test: Day 1 Scorecard and Match Position
Darwin witnessed a gripping opening day in the Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test, with Bangladesh ending the day in a strong position after bowling Australia out for 198. In reply, Bangladesh reached 96/1 in 24 overs at stumps, leaving the visitors only 102 runs behind with nine wickets still in hand.
Australia bowled out for 198
Australia captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bat first, but Bangladesh’s fast bowlers immediately found enough movement and accuracy to trouble the home batting lineup. Australia lost four wickets for 74 runs before lunch, putting Bangladesh firmly in control of the opening session.
Travis Head made 22 from 39 balls, while Jake Weatherald scored 23 from 37 deliveries before Hasan Mahmud removed him. Marnus Labuschagne managed only one run, edging Ebadot Hossain to captain Najmul Hossain Shanto at second slip. Cameron Green then fell for 13 to Taskin Ahmed, leaving Australia at 74/4.
Steven Smith provided the main resistance for Australia. The experienced batter scored 71 from 109 balls, striking seven fours and one six. Smith had been dropped on two and went on to make the most of the reprieve, but Australia could not build a substantial total around his innings.
Hasan Mahmud produces career-best six-wicket haul
Hasan Mahmud was the standout performer with the ball for Bangladesh, finishing with career-best figures of 6 for 55 from 17 overs. His wickets included Weatherald, Head, Cummins, Starc, Smith and Lyon, allowing Bangladesh to wrap up Australia’s innings at 198.
Taskin Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain contributed two wickets each. Taskin conceded 55 runs in 16 overs, while Ebadot returned figures of 2 for 39 from 11 overs. Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taijul Islam went wicketless.
| Bangladesh Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taskin Ahmed | 16 | 2 | 55 | 2 | 3.43 |
| Hasan Mahmud | 17 | 3 | 55 | 6 | 3.23 |
| Ebadot Hossain | 11 | 2 | 39 | 2 | 3.54 |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 3.00 |
| Taijul Islam | 5 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 4.80 |
Australia 1st innings full scorecard
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Head | 22 | 39 | 3 | 0 | 56.41 |
| Jake Weatherald | 23 | 37 | 4 | 0 | 62.16 |
| Marnus Labuschagne | 1 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 5.00 |
| Steven Smith | 71 | 109 | 7 | 1 | 65.13 |
| Cameron Green | 13 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 100.00 |
| Alex Carey | 19 | 43 | 2 | 0 | 44.18 |
| Beau Webster | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 120.00 |
| Pat Cummins (c) | 9 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 47.36 |
| Mitchell Starc | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 9.09 |
| Nathan Lyon | 7 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 53.84 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 4* | 7 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 |
| Extras | 16 | b 5, lb 8, nb 3 | |||
| Total | 198 all out in 53 overs | ||||
Bangladesh make a strong reply
Bangladesh began their response with patience against Australia’s pace attack. Shadman Islam and Tanzid Hasan added 36 runs before Mitchell Starc struck in the ninth over. Shadman attempted to close the face of the bat but produced a leading edge that was taken at cover point, ending his innings at 20.
That wicket, however, did not trigger another collapse. Mominul Haque joined Tanzid Hasan and the pair settled into an increasingly confident partnership. They added an unbeaten 60 runs for the second wicket before stumps.
Mominul finished the day on 35 from 49 balls, with six fours, while Tanzid was unbeaten on 32 from 67 deliveries, also hitting four boundaries. The pair negotiated the Australian attack effectively during the final phase of play.
Bangladesh 1st innings scorecard
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadman Islam | 20 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Tanzid Hasan | 32* | 67 | 4 | 0 | 47.76 |
| Mominul Haque | 35* | 49 | 6 | 0 | 71.42 |
| Extras | 9 | b 2, lb 5, nb 2 | |||
| Total | 96/1 in 24 overs | ||||
Australia bowling figures
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | 7 | 1 | 28 | 1 | 4.00 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 7 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 2.71 |
| Cameron Green | 3 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 4.00 |
| Pat Cummins | 4 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 3.50 |
| Nathan Lyon | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 5.33 |
Bangladesh finish Day 1 in control
The surface appeared slower as the day progressed, giving Bangladesh’s batters an opportunity to settle after Australia’s early innings collapse. Starc and Hazlewood did not make the most of the new ball in the opening phase of Bangladesh’s innings, allowing the visitors to establish a solid platform.
Bangladesh scored 43 runs without losing a wicket during the final 10 overs. Their overall scoring rate reached 4.00 runs per over, while the visitors ended the day only 102 runs behind Australia.
Key Day 1 statistics
- Australia: 198 all out in 53 overs.
- Bangladesh: 96/1 after 24 overs.
- Current deficit: Bangladesh trail by 102 runs.
- Top scorer: Steven Smith, 71.
- Best bowler: Hasan Mahmud, 6/55.
- Bangladesh unbeaten batters: Mominul Haque 35* and Tanzid Hasan 32*.
- Second-wicket partnership: 60* between Mominul and Tanzid.
- Attendance: 5,233.
What Australia need on Day 2
Australia’s immediate priority will be to break the Mominul-Tanzid partnership early. Bangladesh still have Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz and the rest of their batting order available, meaning the visitors have a significant opportunity to take a first-innings lead.
For Bangladesh, the objective will be to bat through the opening period on Day 2 and turn their strong overnight position into a meaningful advantage. Starc has already provided Australia with its only breakthrough, while Hazlewood has kept the scoring under control without finding a wicket.
At stumps on Day 1, Bangladesh were 96/1, with Mominul Haque unbeaten on 35 and Tanzid Hasan unbeaten on 32. Australia had been dismissed for 198 earlier in the day, setting up an intriguing second day at Darwin.
