Late Aussie stumble has Bangladesh in command: 1st Test, Day 3 (Darwin)

Bangladesh strengthened their grip on the first Test on Day 3, eventually being bowled out for 426 to secure a huge 228-run first-innings lead.

Key Highlights

Massive First-Innings Lead: Bangladesh were bowled out for 426, stretching their lead to 228 runs courtesy of Mehidy Hasan Miraz's 65.

Bowling Milestone: Josh Hazlewood was Australia's top performer, taking 6–89 and achieving his 300th Test wicket.

Australia Still Trailing: Stumbling in their second innings, Australia reached 161/4 at stumps—still trailing by 67 runs—despite contributions from Steve Smith (44) and Marnus Labuschagne (31).

Late Survival: Cameron Green (43*) and Alex Carey (19*) held on through the final session, but Bangladesh maintain strong control heading into Day 4.

Australia 198 and 161 for 4 (Green 43*, Carey 19*) trail Bangladesh 426 (Tanzid 101, Shanto 84, Mehidy 65, Hazlewood 6-89) by 67 runs.

Aug 2026.