Bangladesh bowled out for 54 against CA XI in Darwin practice match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 12:54 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Bangladesh's cricket team was bowled out for just 54 runs in their second innings of a three-day practice match against the Cricket Australia XI in Darwin on August 8. The team's performance was hampered by Campbell Thompson, who achieved remarkable bowling figures of 8 for 25. Bangladesh had initially posted 263 in their first innings, but the collapse in the second innings saw them lose by an innings and 38 runs. Coach Phil Simmons expressed disappointment over the batting collapse but emphasized the importance of focusing on the upcoming Test series against Australia, starting August 13. Positive updates were shared regarding Taijul Islam's injury, indicating that he is likely to be available for the Test match.
- •Bangladesh scored 263 in their first innings against CA XI.
- •They collapsed to 54 runs in their second innings.
- •Campbell Thompson took 8 wickets for 25 runs.
- •The defeat came by an innings and 38 runs.
- •The first Test against Australia begins on August 13.
- 12:54 PMYahoo Sports — Bangladesh crash to 54 against CA XI: Coach Simmons admits 'it wasn't nice' ahead of Australia Tests
"Bangladesh’s batting order faced a severe setback in a recent practice match held in Darwin, where the team crumbled to a mere 54 runs due to Campbell Thompson's exceptional bowling performance, earning eight wickets. Following this innings defeat, coach Phil Simmons conveyed his disappointment but emphasized the importance of shifting focus to the forthcoming Test series against Australia.
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