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Hasan Mahmud takes 6-55 as Bangladesh bowl out Australia for 198
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The predictable narrative that Australia's vaunted pace quartet would steamroll Bangladesh lasted one session. Hasan Mahmud's six-wicket haul, better than any of the home side's bowlers managed on day one, showed that reputations count for little on the park. The real test begins on Friday: can Bangladesh's openers, already 96 for 1, convert this position into a formidable total, or will Australia's attack strike back with the new ball? That will decide how seriously this performance is remembered.
Sources (4): sports.ndtv.com, sports.ndtv.com (2), deccanherald.com, zeenews.india.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 4 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 4 sources.
