Bangladesh holds strong position as Hasan takes 6-55 against Australia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 8:51 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Bangladesh's Hasan Mahmud achieved a career-best 6-55, helping dismiss Australia for 198 on Day One of the first Test in Darwin. At the close of play, Bangladesh was 96-1, trailing by 102 runs. Mominul Haque scored 35, and Tanzid Hasan contributed 32 as Bangladesh started their innings positively. Australia's previous lowest total against Bangladesh was 217 in 2017. Steve Smith's 71 was the standout performance for Australia, who struggled against a disciplined bowling attack, while Australia captain Pat Cummins opted to bat first.
- •Australia dismissed for 198, their lowest total against Bangladesh.
- •Hasan Mahmud takes 6-55 on Day One of the Test match.
- •Bangladesh ends Day One at 96-1, trailing by 102 runs.
- •Steve Smith scores 71 for Australia, with little support from teammates.
- •Match takes place in Darwin, Australia.
- 4:16 PMYahoo Sports — Hasan Mahmud's career best 6-55 blows Australia away; Bangladesh take control on day 1 of Darwin Test
- 8:51 AMYahoo Sports — Bangladesh humble Australia with worst total in contest as Hasan takes 6-55
"Hasan Mahmud took a career-best 6-55 as Bangladesh's pace attack kept Australia's batting under pressure. Bangladesh then reached 96-1 by stumps, reducing the first-innings deficit to 102 runs.
"Bangladesh's bowlers overshadowed Australia's Big Four getting back together on day one of the first Test as the host was dismissed for 198 and Hasan Mahmud took a career-best 6-55.
"Australia dismissed for lowest total against Bangladesh as Hasan Mahmud claims career-best on Day One of first Test.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 4:16 PMHasan Mahmud's career best 6-55 blows Australia away; Bangladesh take control on day 1 of Darwin Test
Hasan Mahmud took a career-best 6-55 as Bangladesh's pace attack kept Australia's batting under pressure. Bangladesh then reached 96-1 by stumps, reducing the first-innings deficit to 102 runs.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 8:51 AMBangladesh humble Australia with worst total in contest as Hasan takes 6-55
Australia dismissed for lowest total against Bangladesh as Hasan Mahmud claims career-best on Day One of first Test.
- Sky Sports—Australia exposed by Bangladesh in stunning start to first Test
Bangladesh's bowlers overshadowed Australia's Big Four getting back together on day one of the first Test as the host was dismissed for 198 and Hasan Mahmud took a career-best 6-55.
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