Australia v Bangladesh: first men’s Test, day four – live

Updates as the Test at Marrara Cricket Ground continues Play starts in Darwin at 10am ACST/10.30am AEST Any thoughts? Email Geoff Are you ready? We are about to begin a Cusp of History day. This could be – could be – the day that Bangladesh win a Test match in Australia, something that literally not one single perso

Bangladesh moved to within sight of one of the biggest wins in their Test history after Australia stumbled to 161-4 at stumps on day three of the first Test in Darwin, still 67 runs behind.

Bangladesh moves closer to a historic test cricket win against Australia after the hosts stumble to 161-4, trailing by 67 runs at stumps on Day 3

Australia close Day Three of the first Test against Bangladesh on 161-4, trailing the record-chasing tourists by 67.

Bangladesh tighten grip of 1st test as Australia unravel in the field  Toronto Star

The incident took place during Starc's 21st over, the 103rd over of Bangladesh's innings. Miraz hit the ball towards point and set off for a single, but while following the ball, appeared to run through the protected area in the middle of the pitch.

With Bangladesh 153 runs ahead and the pitch appearing easier for batting, Ponting believes the next phase could reveal plenty about the character and quality of Australia’s batting order.

After bowling Australia out on day one in Darwin, Bangladesh have made them pay by building a big lead on day two.

Bangladesh dominated the opening day of the first Test against Australia in Darwin

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 Bang

Latest scorecard from the first Test between Australia and Bangladesh in Darwin.