Steve Smith, the long-time talisman for Australia in Assessments, was the lone vivid spot for the hosts on the opening day of the opening Take a look at in opposition to Bangladesh in Darwin on Thursday. Australia managed to bat simply 53 overs because the Pat Cummins-led facet was bundled out for a below-par rating of 198. The state of affairs would have been all of the extra abysmal had Smith not scored 71 runs off 109 balls. Hasan Mahmud was the decide of the Bangladesh bowlers as he returned with six wickets,
Nevertheless, the opening day of the primary Take a look at between Australia and Bangladesh additionally witnessed a hilarious second after one spectator obtained riled up seeing the antics of Smith, who was chasing his thirty eighth Take a look at century.
The suitable-handed batter was on the crease throughout Australia’s first innings when play was briefly held up due to motion close to the sight-screen. The previous Australia captain appeared sad with the distraction and waited for the problem to be resolved earlier than resuming his innings.
Regardless of the fan repeatedly asking Smith to get on with the proceedings the batter didn’t get going till the problem on the facet display screen obtained solved.
The cheeky comment directed at Smith drew consideration and shortly grew to become one of many lighter moments. It’s value noting that Darwin is internet hosting a Take a look at for the primary time in additional than twenty years. That is additionally Bangladesh’s first Take a look at in Australia after 23 years.
Hasan Mahmud runs via Australia
Bangladesh produced an excellent bowling efficiency after Australia captain Pat Cummins opted to bat first. Mahmud was the chief destroyer, ending with a career-best 6/55 as Australia had been bowled out for under 198 in 53 overs. This was Australia’s lowest whole in seven Assessments in opposition to Bangladesh.
Hasan’s six-wicket haul was additionally a major achievement for Bangladesh cricket. His figures represented the third-best innings return by a Bangladeshi quick bowler in Take a look at cricket, behind Shahadat Hossain’s 6/27 and Ebadot Hossain’s 6/46.
Bangladesh then ended the day at 96/1, solely trailing by 102 runs. For Australia, the only real wicket got here via Mitchell Starc. Together with his scalp, Starc grew to become the main wicket-taker for left-armers in Assessments and likewise equalled the tally of Kapil Dev in Assessments (434).
