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Barnstorming Bangladesh humble Australia on day one of Darwin test

Aug 13 : Bangladesh savoured their first taste of test cricket in Australia for 23 years on Thursday as they skittled the world's top-ranked side for less than 200 and went 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.Mahmud's haul was the third best in tests by a Bangladesh quick and included the prized wicket of Steve Smith for 71 before tea.Barring Smith, it was a poor display by Australia's batters after captain Pat Cummins won the toss and put them to work on a slow, green-tinged pitch under a blazing sun. Under-pressure opener Jak
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