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Australia hosts Bangladesh for Test series starting August 13 in Darwin

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 6:28 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Australia hosts Bangladesh for Test series starting August 13 in Darwin

Summary

Australia faces Bangladesh in a two-Test series beginning August 13 in Darwin, marking the first Test in the Northern Territory in over two decades. Key players like Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon return to the Australian lineup. Bangladesh is missing several key bowlers for the opener, while Australia aims to gain momentum in the ICC World Test Championship. Mackay will host the second Test, the first of its kind there.

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By the Numbers

•First Test begins August 13 at 1:30 AM BST.
•Australia's main attack reunites for this series.
•Bangladesh tours Australia for red-ball cricket after 23 years.
•Mackay will stage its first-ever Test match.
•Viewers can watch on various networks globally.

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With Australia's bowling quadret finally back against Bangladesh, here's where you can watch both Test matches live without missing a single over.
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