Bangladesh bowled out for 54 ahead of Test series against Australia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 10:36 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Bangladesh's preparation for its upcoming two-match Test series against Australia suffered a significant blow as the team was bowled out for just 54 runs in their warm-up match against a Cricket Australia invitational XI. They lost the match by an innings and 38 runs, raising concerns about their batting strength ahead of the series starting August 13 in Darwin. South Australian bowler Campbell Thompson excelled for the Australian side, taking 8 wickets for 25 runs. The first Test represents the first encounter between the nations at Test level since 2017.
- •Bangladesh scored 54 runs in their warm-up match.
- •They lost by an innings and 38 runs to an Australian invitational XI.
- •Campbell Thompson took 8 wickets for 25 runs.
- •The Test series begins on August 13.
- •It is the first Test series between the two nations since 2017.
- 10:36 PMYahoo Sports — Bowled out for 54: Alarm bells sounding ahead of Australia vs. Bangladesh Test series
"Bangladesh has suffered a disastrous preparation for its two-match Test series against Australia, humbled in its only warm-up match.
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