Australia rolled by Bangladesh: Batters embarrassed in Darwin first Test
Everyone thought Bangladesh would be Test match cannon fodder for Australia after they were skittled for 54 in a tour game against a Cricket Australia XI.
Australia suffered a devastating defeat at the hands of Bangladesh in the first Test match at Darwin. Despite being perceived as low-tier opposition, Bangladesh's formidable bowling attack dismantled the Australian batting lineup, leaving them reeling with a score of 198 all out. Hasan Muhmud spearheaded the attack with an impressive 6/55, while the other bowlers contributed to the collapse, which occurred within the first 52.5 overs.
Australia's top-order batsmen, Travis Head and Jake Weatherald, had the match in their grasp at 0/45, but a disastrous collapse ensued. The duo failed to provide the necessary support, with Marnus Labuschagne and Cameron Green failing to add significant runs. Steve Smith's gritty 71-run innings, coupled with Alex Carey's 19, offered some resistance; however, it was insufficient to prevent the Australian innings falling apart.
Once Carey was out, the final five wickets tumbled for just 69 runs, a testament to Bangladesh's bowling prowess. With the top order vulnerable, Australia will need to capitalize early on in the series to avert further embarrassment.
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