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Bangladesh enjoy one of the finest days in test history

Published : Thursday, 13 August, 2026 at 2:57 PM

Observer Online Report

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Bangladesh produced one of the finest days in its Test history on Thursday, putting themselves in a commanding position against Australia on the opening day of the Darwin Test. After dismissing the hosts for 198, Bangladesh finished the day on 96 for one, trailing by just 102 runs with nine wickets in hand.

Twenty-three years after Bangladesh first faced Australia in Test cricket, the gap between the two sides has narrowed considerably. This time, the Tigers arrived in Australia with victory as their target and their performance on the opening day suggested that the ambition is far from unrealistic.

Bangladesh's opening pair of Shadman Islam and Tanzid Tamim made a solid start, dealing confidently with the swing and bounce of the Australian pace attack. However, Shadman fell in the ninth over after edging a delivery from Mitchell Starc to Nathan Lyon at cover point. He scored 20 off 30 balls, ending the 36-run opening partnership.

Mominul Haque then joined Tanzid at the crease and played an assured innings, combining solid defence with effective strokeplay whenever Australia offered him scoring opportunities. He remained unbeaten on 35 off 49 balls at the close of play.

Tanzid was equally impressive, showing considerable patience and discipline in his Test innings. The young opener was particularly cautious against deliveries outside the off stump and avoided chasing balls in the tempting areas. He finished the day unbeaten on 32 from 67 balls.

Earlier, Bangladesh's pace attack dominated the Australian batting. Hasan Mahmud led the charge with a brilliant six-wicket haul, finishing with figures of 6 for 55. Ebadot Hossain and the other Bangladeshi pacers also kept the pressure on, preventing Australia from reaching 200 in their first innings.

Hasan's figures also became the best bowling performance by a Bangladeshi bowler in Test cricket against Australia, underlining the significance of Bangladesh's remarkable opening day in Darwin.

-HIS

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