Australia are staring at a historic Test defeat to Bangladesh in Darwin after batting failures left them trailing, with Cameron Green unbeaten on 43 at stumps on day three.
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Key facts
- First Test, day three in Darwin: Australia 198 and 161-4; Bangladesh 426
- Cameron Green was unbeaten on 43 at stumps after riding some luck
- Alex Carey was not out on 19 at the close of play
- Australia are without their best batsman Steve Smith
Australia face the prospect of a historic Test defeat to Bangladesh in Darwin after their batting problems resurfaced on day three of the first Test, according to the Guardian.
Bangladesh posted 426 in their first innings, dwarfing Australia’s opening total of 198 and handing the visitors a substantial advantage in their pursuit of an upset win. By stumps on day three, Australia had reached 161 for 4 in their second innings, still working to dig themselves out of what the Guardian described as a huge hole.
Compounding the hosts’ difficulties, Australia are without their best batsman, Steve Smith. The absence has heightened the pressure on the remaining order as they attempt to stave off defeat.
Under-pressure all-rounder Cameron Green provided some resistance, remaining unbeaten on 43 at the close. Green was bailed out by a stroke of luck, the Guardian reported, but looked composed as he sought to steady the innings.
Green was accompanied at the crease by wicketkeeper Alex Carey, who was not out on 19 at stumps. The pair will resume on day four with Australia needing a significant partnership to have any hope of turning the contest around.
Bangladesh, meanwhile, kept their foot on the hosts’ throat throughout the day as they chased what would be a notable Test victory over Australia on Australian soil.
Why it matters
A defeat would rank among Bangladesh's most significant Test results and a rare upset over Australia at home. It also underlines ongoing concerns about Australia's batting, particularly when key players are unavailable.
Frequently asked questions
What are the scores in the Darwin Test?
Australia made 198 and were 161 for 4 in their second innings, while Bangladesh scored 426 in their first innings, according to the Guardian.
Why is Australia's batting under pressure?
Australia's batting woes resurfaced and they are without their best batsman, Steve Smith, leaving them battling to avoid defeat, the Guardian reported.
Who was batting for Australia at stumps on day three?
Cameron Green was unbeaten on 43 and wicketkeeper Alex Carey was not out on 19 at the close of play.
Timeline
- Australia on brink of historic defeat to Bangladesh as batting woes resurface
The Guardian Sport: First Test, day three: Australia 198 and 161-4; Bangladesh 426 Cameron Green rides luck to remain unbeaten on 43 at stumps Australia will have to dig themselves out of a huge hole without their best batsman Steve Smith after Bangladesh kept their foot on the hosts’ throat in purs