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Australia prepares for first Test against Bangladesh with expected lineup

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Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Australia prepares for first Test against Bangladesh with expected lineup

Summary

Australia is set to face Bangladesh in the first Test starting August 13 at Marrara Stadium in Darwin. Travis Head will open the batting after his success during the Ashes, while Pat Cummins returns to lead a full-strength team. Bangladesh, which has not played a Test in Australia for 23 years, comes off a challenging warm-up match where they were bowled out for 54. Australia aims to secure crucial World Test Championship points in this two-match series.

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By the Numbers

•Australia won five of their last six Tests against Bangladesh.
•Travis Head and Jake Weatherald are expected to open the batting.
•Cummins, Hazlewood, and Lyon return for Australia.
•Bangladesh suffered a heavy defeat in a recent warm-up match.
•The series carries important points for the World Test Championship.

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12:55 PMYahoo Sports — AUS vs BAN 1st Test predicted playing XI: Likely Australia lineup as Travis Head set to open after Ashes heroics

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With Australia and Bangladesh getting ready for the first Test, here's a look at how their lineups could look with Travis Head set to open once again.
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