Bangladesh claims early wickets as Australia struggles at lunch
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 3:01 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026

On the first day of play, Bangladesh's fast bowlers claimed four early wickets against Australia. Hasan Mahmud dismissed both opening batsmen, while Ebadot Hossain and Taskin Ahmed each took a wicket. Australia was 74 for 4 at lunch, facing challenges in their innings. The match is currently ongoing.
- •Bangladesh took four wickets before lunch on the first day.
- •Hasan Mahmud dismissed both Australian openers.
- •Ebadot Hossain and Taskin Ahmed also took wickets.
- •Australia reached 74 for 4 at lunch.
- •The match is ongoing.
- 3:01 AMESPNcricinfo — Quicks give first morning to Bangladesh with four top-order strikes
"Hasan Mahmud sent back both openers, while Ebadot Hossain and Taskin Ahmed picked up a wicket each as Australia went to lunch on the first day at a shaky 74 for 4
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