Bangladesh edge closer to historic Test win in Australia

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.

First Test, day three: Australia 198 and 161-4; Bangladesh 426 Cameron Green rides luck to remain unbeaten on 43 at stumps Australia will have to dig themselves out of a huge hole without their best batsman Steve Smith after Bangladesh kept their foot on the hosts’ throat in pursuit of an upset Test win in Darwin. Un

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

Steven Smith waged a lone battle for Australia with 71 in 109 balls, but it was largely a sorry batting effort

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 Bang

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