Bangladesh bowled out for 426 in first innings, lead by 228 runs
Bangladesh are playing their first test series in Australia in 23 years.
Australia dismissed Bangladesh for 426 in their first innings on day three of the first Test match in Darwin on Saturday. Bangladesh had led by 228 runs after adding 75 runs to their overnight total of 351 for six. All-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz played a crucial role, scoring 65 runs at number seven to steer Bangladesh's tail. Paceman Josh Hazlewood, returning from injury, finished with a remarkable 6-89, taking all of Bangladesh's final four wickets.
His fifth wicket, which saw Miraz caught behind, marked his 300th Test wicket milestone. Australia's fielding issues persisted, with captain Pat Cummins dropping two catches and Travis Head missing a difficult one-handed chance, allowing Miraz to survive. This was Bangladesh's first Test series in Australia in 23 years, with the second and final Test scheduled for Mackay, Queensland, starting August 22.
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