Struggling Australia top order faces questions during ongoing Test against Bangladesh
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 9:52 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Australia continues to struggle with its top order in the ongoing Test against Bangladesh in Darwin. As play progresses on day three, Cameron Green, who is currently unbeaten on 43, has faced scrutiny despite avoiding dismissal in a near miss. Jake Weatherald and Marnus Labuschagne have both failed to perform, with Weatherald dismissed for a duck and Labuschagne succumbing to a full delivery that slipped past his defenses. The team's batting woes are raising doubts about the selectors' decisions as Australia tries to recover from a significant deficit headed into the second innings.
- •Australia is 4-161 at stumps, chasing a 228-run target.
- •Cameron Green survives a close call, finishes day unbeaten.
- •Jake Weatherald dismissed for a duck in his latest innings.
- •Marnus Labuschagne dismissed after struggling for runs.
- •Ricky Ponting suggests selectors need to reconsider options.
- 9:52 AMYahoo Sports — Weakest Australia batting lineup in a generation: Tough questions for Aussies after Bangladesh dominates Darwin Test
"Is this the weakest Australian batting lineup in a generation? Analyse the tough questions facing the Aussies after Bangladesh dominated the Darwin 1st Test.
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