Now Reading: Mehidy dismisses Smith as Australia reach 161-4 against Bangladesh
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Mehidy dismisses Smith as Australia reach 161-4 against Bangladesh
Australia reached 161-4 at the close of play on day three of the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin, according to NDTV Sports. Bangladesh spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz claimed the key wicket…
The Story in Brief
Australia reached 161-4 at the close of play on day three of the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin, according to NDTV Sports. Bangladesh spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz claimed the key wicket of Steve Smith, reducing Australia during their chase or reply. The available report does not provide the innings target, Australia’s opponents’ total, or the individual scores of the remaining batters.
The match remains in progress, with Australia four wickets down after the third day. Mehidy’s dismissal of Smith was the central moment reported from the day’s play. Further context, including the state of the pitch and the required runs, is needed to judge which side holds the advantage.
The Indian Opinion
The lazy reading would be to treat Smith’s dismissal as proof that Australia are in trouble, while the opposite claim would make 161-4 sound comfortable without knowing the target. Neither view is supported by the available score alone. The useful test is Australia’s final total and the runs still required, not one prominent wicket or a mid-innings score.
Source: sports.ndtv.com
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