Bangladesh seize control as Australia stumble in Darwin Test
Mehidy claims Smith as Bangladesh sense historic upset in Australia
Darwin: Spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz struck out Steve Smith to shrink Australia to 161-4 on the third day of the first Test, on Saturday, pushing Bangladesh closer to a historic upset. At stumps, Australia trailed by 67 runs in the second innings, with Cameron Green on 43 and Alex Carey 19. Hasan Mahmud, Bangladesh's seamer, stunned the Australians when he took wickets of both openers.
Tanzid Hasan etched his name into history as the first Test century in Australia for Bangladesh. Marnus Labuschagne and Smith steadied the ship after Hasan took a career-best 6-55 in the first innings, dismissing Jake Weatherald (0) and Travis Head (17) alike. Smith batted sensibly but was out for 44. The Bangladesh captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, praised his team's character and focus on the process over the outcome.
Formerly, the visitors bowled Australia out for 198 in the first innings and showed great dedication at the crease to keep the hosts in the field for 138 overs.
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