Australia were bowled out for 198 on the opening day of the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin, with Hasan Mahmud taking a career-best 6-55 to hand the tourists a dream start.
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Key facts
- Australia were dismissed for 198 on day one of the first Test in Darwin.
- Hasan Mahmud took a career-best 6-55 for Bangladesh.
- Bangladesh's bowlers overshadowed the return of Australia's 'Big Four'.
- The match is the first Test between Australia and Bangladesh in Darwin.
Bangladesh made a stunning start to the first Test against Australia in Darwin, with the hosts collapsing to be dismissed for 198 on the opening day, according to Sky Sports.
The tourists’ bowling attack overshadowed the reunion of Australia’s so-called ‘Big Four’, turning what was expected to be a home advantage into a difficult first session for the hosts.
Hasan Mahmud was the standout performer, claiming a career-best 6-55 to lead Bangladesh’s charge through the Australian batting order.
Sky Sports described the display as one in which Australia were ‘humbled’ on the first day of the Test, skittled for a modest total that left them exposed early in the contest.
The BBC published the latest scorecard from the match, confirming the first Test between the two sides was being played in Darwin.
The result of the opening day represents an early upset in the fixture, with Bangladesh’s bowlers setting the tone for what promises to be a closely watched contest.
Why it matters
Australia are one of Test cricket's strongest sides, so being bowled out for 198 by Bangladesh signals a notable early upset. Hasan Mahmud's career-best haul underlines Bangladesh's growing capability in the longest format of the game.
Frequently asked questions
What score were Australia bowled out for?
According to Sky Sports, Australia were dismissed for 198 on day one of the first Test in Darwin.
Who took the most wickets for Bangladesh?
Hasan Mahmud took a career-best 6-55 for Bangladesh.
Where is the first Test being played?
The first Test between Australia and Bangladesh is being played in Darwin, according to the BBC.
Timeline
- Hasan hits Bangladesh's first century in Australia
BBC Sport: Tanzid Hasan Tamim becomes the first Bangladesh cricketer to score a Test century in Australia as the visitors continued to dominate on day two in Darwin.
- Australia exposed by Bangladesh in stunning start to first Test
Sky Sports News: Bangladesh's bowlers overshadowed Australia's Big Four getting back together on day one of the first Test as the host was dismissed for 198 and Hasan Mahmud took a career-best 6-55.
- Australia collapse in Bangladesh's dream start – first Test scorecard
BBC Sport: Latest scorecard from the first Test between Australia and Bangladesh in Darwin.