# Hasan Mahmud takes 6-55 as Bangladesh bowl out Australia for 198

2026-08-13T10:25:41+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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Bangladesh fast bowler Hasan Mahmud claimed a career-best 6 for 55 to dismiss Australia for 198 on day one of the first Test in Darwin. Australia's lowest total against Bangladesh in seven Tests came despite a fighting 71 from Steve Smith. Mitchell Starc became the most prolific left-arm bowler in Test history with his 434th wicket, surpassing Rangana Herath, reports Deccan Herald. Bangladesh's openers Tanzid Hasan (32 not out) and Mominul Haque (35 not out) then guided their side to 96 for 1 at stumps, a lead of 102 runs.

## Coverage

- sports.ndtv.com <https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/hasan-mahmud-registers-six-wicket-haul-as-bangladesh-bundle-out-australia-for-198-11904388#publisher=newsstand>
- sports.ndtv.com <https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/australia-vs-bangladesh-1st-test-live-updates-and-live-cricket-score-11902153#publisher=newsstand>
- deccanherald.com <https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/australia-vs-bangladesh-hasan-mahmuds-six-wicket-haul-derails-hosts-on-day-1-in-darwin-4109683>
- zeenews.india.com <https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/hasan-mahmud-creates-history-becomes-1st-bowler-to-achieve-this-feat-as-bangladesh-bundle-australia-for-mere-198-smith-kept-fighting-with-lone-71-3066215.html>

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