Hasan Takes 6-55 as Australia Dismissed for 198 by Bangladesh to Start Test Series
Hasan Mahmud became the first Bangladesh bowler to take a five-wicket haul in Australia, finishing with 6 for 55 as the hosts fell for 198.
- On Thursday in Darwin, Paceman Hasan Mahmud claimed 6 wickets for 55 runs, helping Bangladesh dismiss Australia for 198 in the series-opening Test.
- Australia captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bat first on a hot morning at Marrara Oval, but Bangladesh's fast bowlers quickly capitalized on the conditions to dismantle the home lineup.
- Steve Smith top-scored with 71 runs while Mahmud removed Jake Weatherald, Travis Head, and Cameron Green in quick succession, maintaining relentless pressure on Australia's batting order.
- This result marks Australia's lowest score against the Tigers, surpassing their previous low of 217 set in Chattogram in 2017.
- The Darwin fixture is the first Test between Australia and Bangladesh on Australian soil in 23 years, with Mahmud becoming the first Bangladesh bowler to take a five-wicket haul in Australia.
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Hasan takes 6-55 as Australia dismissed for 198 by Bangladesh to start test series
The return of Australia's so-called Big Four has been overshadowed by Bangladesh on Day 1 of the Top End cricket series. Hasan Mahmud took a career-best 6-55 to help dismiss Australia for 198. Bangladesh's top-order batters reached 96-1 at stumps…
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In a remarkable achievement, Mitchell Starc has etched his name in cricket history as the most successful left-arm bowler. He claimed his 434th Test wicket, overtaking Rangana Herath, while equaling Kapil Dev’s tally in fewer matches. Bangladesh's Hasan Mahmud proved a formidable challenge, snatching an impressive six wickets and leading his team to bowl Australia out for 198 runs.
Mahmud condemns Australia to record-low during 1st Test; makes history for Bangladesh - The Tribune
During the first day, Bangladesh skittled out Australia for just 198 runs, their worst-ever against Bangladesh and their first sub-200 total against the Asian nation in Tests. Hasan shined brightly with a sensational 6/55, ripping apart the Australian top and middle order, becoming the third from his country after legends like Shakib al Hasan and Mohammed Rafique to have Test fifers against Australia and the first one to have it in the Aussie la…
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