{
  "id": 1004993,
  "title": "Bangladesh close to historic Test win in Aus",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/bangladesh-close-to-historic-test-win-in-aus",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-15T09:22:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/cricket/bangladesh-close-to-historic-test-win-over-australia-after-strong-day-3-performace/articleshow/133259645.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bangladesh inches closer to historic Test win in Australia, trailing by 67 runs on Day 3 of the first Test. The visitors need just six wickets to secure their first victory in Australia and potentially their biggest triumph in the format. Resuming on 351-6, Bangladesh added 75 runs to reach 426 in their first innings, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz leading the lower order with a crucial 65 off 154 balls. Australia's Josh Hazlewood was the standout bowler, claiming 6-89 from 28 overs, including his fifth wicket, Mehidy, marking the fourth member of Australia's Big Four bowling attack to reach the milestone. Australia's top order struggled once again, with Jake Weatherald dismissed for a duck and Travis Head making 17 before both got caught attempting cut shots. Mehidy Hasan Miraz's 65 off 154 balls, adding 46 runs with Hasan Mahmud and another 46 with Taskin Ahmed, proved crucial, bringing Bangladesh's total to 426 in their first innings. Australia's Marnus Labuschagne scored 31, while Steve Smith made 44; however, Mehidy removed Smith with a sharp caught-and-bowled chance, leaving Australia at 122-4, still 106 runs behind.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Bangladesh trails by 67 runs on Day 3, needs six wickets to win",
    "Mehidy Hasan Miraz scores crucial 65 off 154 balls",
    "Australia's Josh Hazlewood takes 6-89, fifth wicket"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}