{
  "id": 714783,
  "title": "Live: Australia bats first against Bangladesh in historic Darwin Test",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/live-australia-bats-first-against-bangladesh-in-historic-darwin-test",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-12T23:58:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News",
    "slug": "abc-news",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-13/live-updates-australia-vs-bangladesh-first-test-day-one/107021750"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a historic Test match at Darwin, Australia decided to bat first after winning the toss against Bangladesh. Pat Cummins successfully won the toss and opted for a strategic start. The opening ceremony featured a welcome address by Kumar Dharmasena and Richard Illingworth, the standing umpires, alongside the traditional anthem. James Parfitt delivered a heartfelt Welcome to Country on behalf of the Larrakia Nation, adding a unique cultural touch to the event. The teams entered the field, marking a significant moment in Test cricket history where such a historic venue sets the stage for two crucial matches.",
  "summary": "Pat Cummins wins the toss and Australia will bat first as Darwin hosts its first Test match in 23 years. Follow live.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Cummins unveils XI for Darwin Test",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/cummins-unveils-xi-for-darwin-test-715026",
        "published": "2026-08-12T23:44:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}