Australia and Bangladesh begin first men’s Test at Marrara Cricket Ground
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 12:16 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Australia faces Bangladesh in the first men’s Test match at Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin. Play commenced today at 10am ACST/10.30am AEST. The Australian team features players such as Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, and captain Pat Cummins, while the match updates are being provided live as the game progresses. No scores or dismissals have been reported yet as the match unfolds.
- •Match underway at Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin
- •Australia's lineup includes Travis Head and Pat Cummins
- •Play started at 10am ACST/10.30am AEST
- •Live updates being provided as the match progresses
- •No scores or dismissals reported yet
- 12:16 AMThe Guardian Sport — Australia v Bangladesh: first men’s Test, day one – live
"Updates as the Test match gets under way at Marrara Cricket Ground Play starts in Darwin at 10am ACST/10.30am AEST Any thoughts? Email James Teams: Australia: Travis Head, Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Beau Webster, Pat Cummins (capt), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood Continue reading...
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