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Bangladesh humble Australia on day one of Darwin test

Aug 13 : Bangladesh savoured their first taste of test cricket in Australia in 23 years on Thursday as they skittled the world's top-ranked side for less than 200 and moved to stumps in command at 96 for one on the first day of the series-opener in Darwin.Hasan Mahmud was the standout performer on a famous day for Bangladesh pace bowling, taking 6-55 at Marrara Oval to rout Pat Cummins's team for 198, their lowest innings total in seven tests against the South Asian side.Barring Steve Smith, who top-scored with 71, it was a poor batting display by Australia, with under-pressure opener Jake Weatherald (23) squandering a start and all-rounder Cameron Green's 13-ball 13 set to deepen doubts about his place in the team."Yeah, not our best. Still plenty of cricket to be played, obviously," said
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