Bangladesh leave Australia reeling at 183-8 at tea
MELBOURNE: Australia batsman Steve Smith scored a defiant half-century but Bangladesh’s depleted attack produced another four-wicket session to reduce the hosts to 183 for eight at tea on day one of the series-opening Test in Darwin on Thursday. Paceman Hasan Mahmud dismissed tailenders Pat Cummins (9) and Mitchell Starc (1) in quick succession before the tea break, having removed both…
Melbourne witnessed a formidable display from Bangladesh's bowling attack as they limited Australia to 183 for eight at tea on the opening day of the series-opening Test in Darwin. The formidable spell was delivered by Hasan Mahmud, who dismissed tailenders Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc in quick succession. Australia's openers were also removed early in the morning, with Ebadot Hossain taking a second wicket when wicketkeeper Alex Carey was out for 19.
Taskin Ahmed added to his tally with the third wicket, dismissing Beau Webster. Despite a hot morning, Australia's captain Steve Smith managed to cling on to a half-century not out.
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