Bangladesh leads Australia after Day 3 in historic Test match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Bangladesh is on the verge of securing a historic Test win against Australia, reducing the hosts to 161/4 at stumps on Day 3 in Marrara Stadium. Bangladesh's first-innings total of 426 puts Australia 67 runs behind, needing to erase the deficit while still facing the threat of six remaining wickets. Hasan Mahmud has been instrumental, claiming two wickets in the second innings, taking his match tally to eight. Meanwhile, Mehidy Hasan Miraz contributed both with the bat and ball, scoring 65 runs and dismissing Steve Smith for 44. Josh Hazlewood achieved his 300th Test wicket, taking all four wickets that fell for Australia on this day.
- •Bangladesh is 161/4, needing six more wickets for victory
- •Australia trails by 67 runs after conceding 426 in the first innings
- •Hasan Mahmud has taken two wickets in Australia's second innings
- •Mehidy Hasan Miraz scored 65 runs and dismissed Steve Smith
- •Josh Hazlewood recorded his 300th Test wicket on Day 3
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Bangladesh six wickets away from historic Test win as Australia stumble to 161/4 on Day 3
"Bangladesh is on the brink of a remarkable Test win against Australia, needing just sixty-seven runs to secure victory with four wickets still in hand. Hasan Mahmud has played a pivotal role, claiming several key wickets for the team. Meanwhile, Mehidy Hasan Miraz has made significant contributions with both bat and ball, putting Australia in a tough position to salvage the match.
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