Bangladesh leads Australia by 67 runs after Day Three of Test
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 9:42 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Bangladesh finished Day Three of the first Test against Australia in Darwin with a total of 426, leaving Australia with 161-4 in response. Australia trails by 67 runs in their second innings, with Cameron Green on 43 and Alex Carey on 19. Australia struggled with the bat again, as Mehidy Hasan Miraz took the vital wicket of Steve Smith, who contributed to the team's early troubles. Bangladesh aims for a historic Test victory in Australia, having lost both previous attempts.
- •Bangladesh scored 426 and bowled Australia out for 198 in the first innings.
- •Australia is currently 161-4 after three days of play.
- •Steve Smith fell to Mehidy Hasan Miraz, adding to Australia's batting woes.
- •Cameron Green and Alex Carey remain at the crease for Australia.
- 8:50 AMYahoo Sports — Bangladesh rock Australia as historic Test win in sight
"Bangladesh moved to within sight of one of the biggest wins in their Test history after Australia stumbled to 161-4 at stumps on day three of the first Test in Darwin, still 67 runs behind.
"Australia close Day Three of the first Test against Bangladesh on 161-4, trailing the record-chasing tourists by 67.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 8:50 AMBangladesh rock Australia as historic Test win in sight
Australia close Day Three of the first Test against Bangladesh on 161-4, trailing the record-chasing tourists by 67.
- Sky Sports—Bangladesh edge closer to historic Test win in Australia
Bangladesh moved to within sight of one of the biggest wins in their Test history after Australia stumbled to 161-4 at stumps on day three of the first Test in Darwin, still 67 runs behind.
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