Cricket: Australia are set to take on Bangladesh in the first Test on these shores between the sides since 2003 — and they will come into the game at Darwin’s TIO Stadium as the firmest of favourites.
The scale of the challenge facing the tourists suffered a disastrous innings-and-53 run loss to a Cricket Australia XI rounded out by fringe State players last week.
Meanwhile, Australia’s selectors have resisted any urge to rest any of the country’s top talent, with a full-strength side named to take on the ICC’s No.9-ranked Test team.
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That’s where we’ll leave things after a stunning first day of action in Darwin.
We will see you tomorrow for day two from 10am local time!
Analysis
Cam Green has spent plenty of time under the microscope, and his first day misfire means he may well find himself there again.
Stumps on Bangladesh’s day
And that is stumps from what has been a remarkable day of cricket in Darwin.
The unfancied Bangladesh will go in 103 runs in arrears with nine wickets still in hand after bowling out an all-conquering Australian side earlier in the day.
Hasan Mahmud was their hero with the ball, collecting figures of 6-55, before Mominul Haque (35 not out) and Tanzid Hasan (32 not out) stood up with the bat.
STUMPS: BAN 1-96
50 stand up
The 50 partnership is well and truly up between Mominul Haque (34 not out) and Tanzid Hasan (31 not out).
Australia’s vaunted bowling attack had had no answers for the left-handers.
BAN 1-94
Bangladesh’s proud day
With just about 20 minutes left in the day, there’s still been no more joy for Australia.
This has been one of the great days for Bangladesh cricket in Darwin.
BAN 1-81
Bangladesh’s great day continues
Bangladesh are really beginning to grow in confidence here as they work their way towards reducing their deficit inside 100.
Nathan Lyon is not threatening Mominul Haque, based on hos the Bangladesh No.3 is taking him on.
BAN 1-73
GOAT not roaring yet
Bangladesh have seen out Nathan Lyon’s first over without much trouble.
Their side boasts a litany of left-handers the GOAT will fancy himself against - including Mominul Haque, who has gone along to 12.
BAN 1-58
Game on
Mominul Haque has flashed Cam Green away for a pair of boundaries in his third over.
The second one may have been a bit fortuitious, but Bangladesh’s No.3 has made a composed start.
BAN 1-53
Mominul settling
Bangladesh’s No.3 Mominul Haque is settling in Darwin, having blocked out Cam Green’s second over for a maiden.
Drinks are on the field at TIO Stadium, with just under an hour left in the day.
BAN 1-39
Green on the scene
Somewhat surprisingly, Pat Cummins has opted to introduce Cam Green into the attack ahead of himself.
The all-rounder started with a wide half-volley punished by Tanzid Hasan.
BAN 1-38
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