{
  "id": 761218,
  "title": "Hasan takes 6-55 as Bangladesh claim opening day of Australia Test",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/hasan-takes-6-55-as-bangladesh-claim-opening-day-of-australia-test",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-13T11:38:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/cricket/2026/08/1510589/hasan-takes-6-55-bangladesh-claim-opening-day-australia-test"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Darwin, 14th November: Hasan Mahmud achieved his career-best 6-55 as Bangladesh dismantled Australia for 198 on the opening day of the first Test, taking control in Darwin. By the close, Bangladesh were 96-1, trailing Australia by 102 runs. Mominul Haque and Tanzid Hasan were the top scorers for the tourists with 35 and 32 respectively. The match was a stark contrast to Bangladesh's previous worst performance, a 217 against Australia in Mirpur in 2017. Hasan, supported by Taskin Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain, was the standout performer. Australia's Steve Smith was the only batsman to offer resistance, scoring 71. The rest of the Australian team struggled against the disciplined Bangladeshi attack.",
  "summary": "DARWIN: Hasan Mahmud took a career-best 6-55 as Bangladesh bundled Australia out for 198 to take the honours on the opening day of the first Test in Darwin on Thursday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Hasan Mahmud took 6-55, his career-best figures",
    "Bangladesh scored 198, chasing down Australia's 198",
    "Mominul Haque and Tanzid Hasan were top scorers for Bangladesh"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Hasan Mahmud's career-best bowling performance gives Bangladesh control on the opening day, allowing them to trail by a manageable 102 runs and setting up a competitive chance.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}