Bangladesh dominates Australia in first Test as Mehidy shines
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 3:00 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 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.
- 3:00 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.
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