Australia Four Down And Still Behind As Bangladesh Take Command On Day 3
Bangladesh tightened their grip on the first Test against Australia as a resilient lower-order effort gave them a 228-run first-innings lead before the hosts mounted a late fightback on Day 3 in Darwin. Josh Hazlewood was Australia’s standout performer, claiming 6/89 and reaching 300 Test wickets as Bangladesh were bowled out for 426, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz contributing a crucial 65. Australia’s second innings then suffered early setbacks, with Jake Weatherald falling for a duck and Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith also departing. Smith’s 44 was the best score before Cameron Green and Alex Carey steadied the innings. Australia reached 161/4 at stumps, still trailing by 67 runs, leaving Bangladesh firmly in control.
Cameron Green of Australia makes a run during play on day three of the first cricket test against Bangladesh in Darwin, Australia, Saturday, Aug.15, 2026. | Photo: James Ross/AAPImage via AP
Steve Smith of Australia bats during play on day three of the first cricket test in Darwin, Australia, Saturday, Aug.15, 2026. | Photo: James Ross/AAPImage via AP
Hasan Mahmud, left, of Bangladesh reacts after dismissing Australia's Travis Head during play on day three of the first cricket test in Darwin, Australia, Saturday, Aug.15, 2026. | Photo: James Ross/AAPImage via AP
Travis Head of Australia walks from the field after he was dismissed during play on day three of the first cricket test in Darwin, Australia, Saturday, Aug.15, 2026. | Photo: James Ross/AAPImage via AP
Mehidy Hasan Miraz, center, of Bangladesh celebrates the dismissal of Australia's Jake Weatherald during play on day three of the first cricket test in Darwin, Australia, Saturday, Aug.15, 2026. | Photo: James Ross/AAPImage via AP
Australia's Josh Hazlewood, second right, is congratulated by teammate Nathan Lyon after taking the wicket of Mehidy Hasan Miraz of Bangladesh during play on day three of the first cricket test in Darwin, Australia, Saturday, Aug.15, 2026. | Photo: James Ross/AAPImage via AP
Nathan Lyon of Australia bowls during play on day three of the first cricket test against Bangladesh in Darwin, Australia, Saturday, Aug.15, 2026. | Photo: James Ross/AAPImage via AP
Mehidy Hasan Miraz of Bangladesh bats during play on day three of the first cricket test against Australia in Darwin, Australia, Saturday, Aug.15, 2026. | Photo: James Ross/AAPImage via AP
Taijul Islam of Bangladesh bats during play on day three of the first cricket test against Australia in Darwin, Australia, Saturday, Aug.15, 2026. | Photo: James Ross/AAPImage via AP
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