{
  "id": 1213272,
  "title": "Quick hits: Das's redemption and Mehid's Messi attempt",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/quick-hits-dass-redemption-and-mehids-messi-attempt-1213272",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T05:56:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-16/quick-hits-australia-vs-bangladesh-day-four/107043378"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Litton Das redeemed himself and Mehidy Hasan Miraz suffered a significant blow, as Mitch Starc's review revealed the true nature of Bangladesh's victory. Day four of the first Test saw Bangladesh claim their first Test win on Australian soil, despite being 67 runs behind.\n\nThe day began with Alex Carey walking back to the pavilion just three overs after being wrong-footed by Litton Das, who made a significant catch. Das's redemption proved crucial as Bangladesh's spin bowlers, led by Mehidy Hasan Miraz, exposed Australia's tail.\n\nMehidy's masterful spin bowling, characterized by deception and subtle angles, proved to be the turning point. His delivery to Cameron Green, who had struggled throughout the Test, was particularly impressive, turning to take the top of Green's off stump. Despite a minor injury, Green continued and delivered a century, marking his first on home soil.\n\nAustralia's attempts to mount a comeback were thwarted by the accurate and guileful spin of Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who struggled to find any success in his previous 13 Test innings. As the match concluded, Bangladesh had secured a stunning victory, marking a significant morale boost for the team and a significant upset against a stronger opponent.",
  "summary": "Litton Das was wrong-footed behind the stumps, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz suffered a worse fate in front of them. Here are the quick hits from day four of the first Test between Australia and Bangladesh.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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        "title": "Quick hits: Das's redemption and Mehid's Messi attempt",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/quick-hits-dass-redemption-and-mehids-messi-attempt",
        "published": "2026-08-16T05:56:06.000Z"
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  "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."
}