AUS vs BAN 1st Test: Bangladesh Lead by 153 Runs

DARWIN, Australia — Bangladesh strengthened their position in the AUS vs BAN 1st Test on Day 2, reaching 351/6 at stumps after Australia were dismissed for 198 in their first innings at Marrara Stadium. The visitors now lead by 153 runs, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Hasan Mahmud unbeaten at the close.

Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test: Day 1 Score

DARWIN, Australia — 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.

Hazlewood Returns as Australia Confirm Bangladesh Test XI

DARWIN, Australia — Australia have confirmed their playing XI for the opening Test against Bangladesh in Darwin, with Josh Hazlewood returning to international cricket after a lengthy injury absence and Nathan Lyon coming back into the side. Captain Pat Cummins also confirmed that Alex Carey will remain at No. 6, while Cameron Green and Beau Webster will bat at Nos. 5 and 7 respectively.

Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test: Bangladesh Face Toughest Test in Australia

DARWIN, Australia — Bangladesh begin their two-match Test series against Australia at Marrara Cricket Ground on Thursday, August 13, facing one of the toughest challenges of their Test journey. The Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test comes 23 years after Bangladesh last played a Test in Australia, but the visitors now arrive as a more experienced side determined to compete across five days.

Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test: Full Match Details

DARWIN, Australia — Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test: Australia and Bangladesh are set to begin their two-match Test series at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on Thursday, August 13, with the opening match marking Bangladesh’s return to Test cricket in Australia after 23 years. The first Test will start at 10:00 AM local time, with both teams arriving with experienced squads and several important selection and fitness questions.