Bangladesh dominates Australia in first Test as Mehidy shines
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 3:04 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Bangladesh has taken control of the first Test against Australia, reaching 417-8 at lunch on Day 3 in Darwin. Mehidy Hasan Miraz contributed significantly with an unbeaten 65 runs, helping Bangladesh to a lead of 219 runs after they started the day at 351-6. Australia’s performance in the field was marred by dropped catches from key players, while Josh Hazlewood stood out with four wickets. The match represents the beginning of a challenging 12-month schedule for Australia, featuring multiple Test series ahead.
- •Bangladesh scored 66 runs for the loss of two wickets in the morning session.
- •Mehidy Hasan Miraz is currently unbeaten on 65 runs.
- •Josh Hazlewood has claimed four wickets, returning to Test cricket after injury.
- •Australia was dismissed for 198 in their first innings.
- •This match is part of a significant 12-month schedule for Australia.
- 3:04 AMYahoo Sports — Mehidy Hasan Miraz takes 3 wickets to have Australia on the ropes at lunch on Day 4 of 1st test
- 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — Bangladesh tighten grip of 1st test as Australia unravel in the field
"A half-century for Mehidy Hasan Miraz helped guide Bangladesh to 417-8 at lunch on Day 3 as it continued to dominate the series-opening cricket test against Australia. Resuming Saturday at 351-6, Bangladesh added a further 66 runs in the morning session for the loss of two wickets as it lifted its lead over a battered and sloppy Australia to 219 runs. At lunch, Mehidy was unbeaten on 65 from 152 balls, including a towering six off Cameron Green from the final ball of the session, to underline the tourists' dominance in all facets of this test so far.
"Mehidy Hasan Miraz spun Bangladesh to the verge of a famous victory as he claimed three wickets to have Australia at 243-7 at lunch on Day 4 of the first cricket test. Resuming Sunday at 161-4, Australia added 82 runs for the session to avoid the ignominy of a home innings defeat to take a 15-run lead at the interval. Only Cameron Green provided concerted resistance to the Bangladesh attack as he notched his eighth test half century, and highest score in Australia, on his way to 85 not out.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 3:04 AMMehidy Hasan Miraz takes 3 wickets to have Australia on the ropes at lunch on Day 4 of 1st test
Mehidy Hasan Miraz spun Bangladesh to the verge of a famous victory as he claimed three wickets to have Australia at 243-7 at lunch on Day 4 of the first cricket test. Resuming Sunday at 161-4, Australia added 82 runs for the session to avoid the ignominy of a home innings defeat to take a 15-run lead at the interval. Only Cameron Green provided concerted resistance to the Bangladesh attack as he notched his eighth test half century, and highest score in Australia, on his way to 85 not out.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 3:00 AMBangladesh tighten grip of 1st test as Australia unravel in the field
A half-century for Mehidy Hasan Miraz helped guide Bangladesh to 417-8 at lunch on Day 3 as it continued to dominate the series-opening cricket test against Australia. Resuming Saturday at 351-6, Bangladesh added a further 66 runs in the morning session for the loss of two wickets as it lifted its lead over a battered and sloppy Australia to 219 runs. At lunch, Mehidy was unbeaten on 65 from 152 balls, including a towering six off Cameron Green from the final ball of the session, to underline the tourists' dominance in all facets of this test so far.
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