Bangladesh strengthened their position in the second Test, reducing Australia to 51-2 at Tea on Day 2 after a strong first-innings performance and early breakthroughs.
The Tigers are in complete command by the end of Day 3 (Image Source: X/@cricketcomau)
Aug 15, 2026
01:54 pm
What's the storyTeam Bangladesh has tightened its grip over the ongoing opening Test match against Australia, reducing the visitors to 161/4 at stumps on Day 3.
After posting a competitive first-innings total of 426/10 in Darwin, Hasan Mahmud came out firing and dismissed both Australian openers early.
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