Bangladesh are within sight of a historic first Test victory in Australia after the hosts stumbled to 161-4 at stumps on day three in Darwin, still 67 runs behind the tourists.
Key facts
- Australia closed day three on 161-4 in the first Test in Darwin.
- The hosts still trail Bangladesh by 67 runs.
- Spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz dismissed Steve Smith, according to the BBC.
- A win would rank among the biggest in Bangladesh's Test history, according to Sky Sports.
Bangladesh moved to within reach of one of the most significant results in their Test history after Australia stumbled to 161-4 at stumps on day three of the first Test in Darwin, according to Sky Sports.
At the close of play, the hosts were still 67 runs behind the record-chasing tourists, leaving Bangladesh in a strong position heading into the remainder of the match, as reported by Al Jazeera.
A key moment came when spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz took the crucial wicket of Steve Smith, the BBC reported, a dismissal that helped tilt the day in the visitors’ favour.
Sky Sports described Australia’s position as reflecting continued top-order woes for the hosts, who found themselves under pressure against the Bangladesh attack.
With Australia four wickets down and still trailing, Bangladesh will look to press home their advantage on the following day of play. The tourists have been described as chasing a record, underlining the potential magnitude of the result on offer.
Should Bangladesh close out the match, it would represent a historic first Test victory in Australia, according to the BBC and Sky Sports.
Why it matters
A Bangladesh victory in Darwin would be a landmark moment for the nation's cricket, marking a first Test win on Australian soil. Such a result would rank among the biggest upsets in the sport and highlight the growing competitiveness of the Bangladesh Test side.
Frequently asked questions
What was the score at the end of day three?
Australia closed day three of the first Test in Darwin on 161-4, still trailing Bangladesh by 67 runs, according to Al Jazeera and Sky Sports.
Who took the key wicket for Bangladesh?
Spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz took the crucial wicket of Steve Smith, according to the BBC.
Why would this win be significant for Bangladesh?
It would be a historic first Test victory in Australia and, according to Sky Sports, one of the biggest wins in Bangladesh's Test history.