Australia Bowled Out for 198
Bangladesh takes control of the first Test in Darwin, reaching 96-1 at stumps on day one and later taking a 228-run lead
Australia was bowled out for 198 on the first day of the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin. Hasan Mahmud took a career-best 6-55 for Bangladesh, exposing Australia's fragile batting lineup.
Steve Smith scored 71 for Australia, but it was largely a sorry batting effort. Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bat, but Australia's decision did not pay off as they were bowled out for a relatively low total.
Bangladesh reached 96-1 at stumps on the first day, trailing by 102 runs. Tanzid Hasan scored 50 for Bangladesh on the second day, helping his team gain momentum. By the third day, Bangladesh had taken a lead of 228 after being dismissed for 426.
The first Test is being played at the TIO Stadium in Darwin, which started on August 13, 2026. The match has seen disciplined bowling from Bangladesh, with Australia struggling to cope with the pace attack.
## What's Next The match is ongoing, with Australia facing an uphill task to catch up with Bangladesh's lead. The Australian team will need to regroup and come up with a strong strategy to counter Bangladesh's bowling and batting.
