Bangladesh humble Australia with worst total in contest as Hasan takes 6-55
On Day One of the first Test in Darwin, Bangladesh dominated Australia, bowling them out for 198, their lowest total against Bangladesh. Hasan Mahmud was the standout bowler, taking a career-best 6-55, supported by Taskin Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain who claimed two wickets each.

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AI-generatedOn Day One of the first Test in Darwin, Bangladesh dominated Australia, bowling them out for 198, their lowest total against Bangladesh. Hasan Mahmud was the standout bowler, taking a career-best 6-55, supported by Taskin Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain who claimed two wickets each. Steve Smith was the only Australian batsman to show resistance, scoring 71. In response, Bangladesh made a strong start, finishing the day at 96-1, trailing by 102 runs. This performance was unexpected, given Australia's full-strength squad and Bangladesh's recent warm-up match results.
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5 extractedSteve Smith scored 71, the only Australian to offer significant resistance.
Bangladesh were 96-1 at the close of Day One, trailing Australia by 102 runs.
Hasan Mahmud took a career-best 6-55 wickets.
Australia was dismissed for 198 against Bangladesh, their lowest total in the contest.
Most people expected Bangladesh to lose the Test match inside three days.