Australia sliding towards humiliation against Bangladesh
Australia appear headed for a vast and humiliating defeat by Bangladesh after the tourists struck twice in the first hour to expose the home side’s bowlers
Australia is on the brink of a humiliating defeat against Bangladesh. The tourists have taken a significant lead, with Bangladesh's tailenders contributing and Australian fielders dropping catches. At the end of the third day, Australia trailed by 67 runs in their second innings, with Cameron Green on 43 and Alex Carey on 19.
The Australian openers fell cheaply, and Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith made starts but couldn't build on them. Smith was dismissed by off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz, edging a shot back to the bowler for 44. Labuschagne was bowled by left-arm spinner Taijul Islam for 31.
Bangladesh's bowlers have been effective, with Hasan Mahmud claiming both Australian openers and Mehidy taking crucial wickets. The visitors are close to achieving a historic upset, their first Test win in Australia.
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