Bangladesh fold for 54 in Test warm-up as Thompson takes 8 for 25

Bangladesh's chances for the upcoming Test against Australia were dealt a significant blow after they were dismissed for a paltry 54 runs in a warm-up match against a Cricket Australia XI in Darwin. Left-arm quick Campbell Thompson played a pivotal role, claiming 8 wickets for just 25 runs. The visiting side faltered early, losing two wickets in quick succession on the third morning and failing to reach lunch, ultimately collapsing in the final 17 overs.

Opener Tanzid Hasan was the lone batsman to reach double figures with a respectable 22. Thompson, a 22-year-old from South Australia with limited first-class experience, took the initial five wickets, including Najmul Hossain Shanto who was bowled for a duck before closing the match with the final two wickets in two deliveries. Thompson expressed satisfaction with his performance, highlighting the valuable experience of playing against a top-level side alongside Australian cricketers.

Bangladesh now faces a daunting challenge as they prepare to face Australia's star players, including Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, and Josh Hazlewood, in their first Test in Australia in 23 years. The team managed 263 runs in the first innings, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz scoring a century at No. 7, but their bowling efforts were unconvincing, as Hasan Mahmud claimed 4 wickets for 42 runs.