Bangladesh Bowled Out for 426, Lead Australia by 228

Bangladesh batsman Mehidy Hasan Miraz ducks a bouncer on the third day of the first cricket Test match between Australia and Bangladesh at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on August 15, 2026.

Bangladesh were bowled out for 426 in their first innings on the third day of the opening Test against Australia in Darwin on Saturday, securing a 228-run lead.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz played a crucial role with a resilient 65, helping Bangladesh’s lower order frustrate Australia’s bowlers and extend the visitors’ advantage.

Bangladesh resumed the day on 351-6, with Australia hoping to wrap up the innings quickly. Josh Hazlewood struck twice in the opening hour, but Mehidy’s determined batting kept the lower order together.

Mehidy reached his half-century and helped Bangladesh push their lead beyond 200 before Hazlewood eventually dismissed him shortly after lunch.

Bangladesh had entered the Test under pressure after suffering an innings defeat to a Cricket Australia XI in their only warm-up match, including being dismissed for just 54 in the second innings.

However, the visitors responded strongly in the Test, bowling Australia out for 198 on the opening day before producing a disciplined batting performance that kept the hosts in the field for 138 overs.

Australia also missed several opportunities in the field. Steve Smith dropped a straightforward chance offered by Taskin Ahmed, while Travis Head later spilled a more difficult opportunity from Mehidy.

Hasan Mahmud, who resumed on 13, was dismissed for 14 by Hazlewood after lasting four overs on Saturday morning.

Taijul Islam then scored a brisk 17 before becoming Hazlewood’s 299th Test wicket, caught by Cameron Green at gully.

Mehidy continued to protect Taskin Ahmed as Bangladesh extended their lead past 200. Hazlewood finally removed Mehidy for 65, caught behind by Alex Carey, to claim his 300th Test wicket.

Hazlewood then completed his five-wicket haul and reached 301 Test wickets when Ebadot Hossain was dismissed for seven, leaving Bangladesh all out for 426.

Hazlewood finished with 6-89, while Bangladesh secured a substantial first-innings advantage over Australia.