Australia v Bangladesh: Steve Smith benefits from reprieve but tourists dominate day one of first Test
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Key Points:
- On day one of the first Test in Darwin, Bangladesh dominated Australia despite Steve Smith scoring 71 runs, benefiting from a controversial not out decision after a review showed no edge on Snicko technology.
- Bangladesh fast bowler Hasan Mahmud took a career-best 6-55, helping to restrict Australia to 198 all out, with the hosts losing their last five wickets for just 46 runs.
- At stumps, Bangladesh reached 96-1, trailing by 102 runs, with Mominul Haque unbeaten on 35 and Tanzid Hasan Tamim on 32, showing strong resistance against Australia’s bowling attack.
- Australia, who won the toss and batted first, saw their top and middle order struggle again, while Bangladesh’s bowling and batting performances suggest a competitive Test ahead.
- This match marks the first Test of a two-match series, with Australia yet to lose a home Test to Bangladesh in their history, having lost only once in six previous encounters.
