Dhaka, August 15, 2026 Bangladesh were bowled out for 426 runs in their first innings against Australia in the opening Test at Darwin’s Marrara Stadium, securing a commanding 228-run lead after Australia had managed only 198 in their first innings.
Bangladesh were bowled out for 426 in their first innings against Australia in the opening Test, securing a commanding 228-run lead after Australia had been dismissed for 198.
The Test at Darwin’s Marrara Stadium has increasingly tilted in Bangladesh’s favour. Australia were bowled out on the opening day for 198 before Bangladesh began their reply with 96 for one at the close.
The visitors continued their steady progress on the second day, reaching 351 for six at stumps. With four wickets remaining, Bangladesh already held a 153-run advantage.
The lower order then added another 75 runs on the third day.
Bangladesh Add 75 Runs
Bangladesh added 75 runs for their remaining four wickets on the third day before being bowled out for 426. Hasan Mahmud, who resumed on 13, was dismissed for 14.
Mehedi Hasan Miraz provided valuable resistance after beginning the day unbeaten on 32. He completed his half-century before being dismissed for 65.
Miraz, who was unbeaten on 32 overnight, completed his half-century before returning to the pavilion. He scored 65, including five fours and one six.
Taijul Islam scored 17 before his dismissal, while Ebadat Hossain contributed seven. Taskin Ahmed remained unbeaten on 14 when the innings ended.
Tanzid’s Century Sets the Platform
Bangladesh’s substantial total was built around several important batting contributions.
Opener Tanzid Hasan was the leading scorer, producing an impressive 101. His century provided the foundation for Bangladesh’s innings and represented his first Test hundred.
Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto also played a major role, scoring 84 and narrowly missing out on a century.
Mominul Haque contributed 49, while experienced batter Mushfiqur Rahim scored 36.
For Bangladesh, Tanzid Hasan scored 101, captain Najmul Hossain Shanto made 84, Mominul Haque contributed 49 and Mushfiqur Rahim scored 36.
The collective nature of Bangladesh’s batting effort proved crucial. Rather than depending on a single dominant innings, the visitors received meaningful contributions from several positions in the batting order.
Hazlewood Claims Six Wickets
Josh Hazlewood was Australia’s most successful bowler, finishing with six wickets.
Hazlewood claimed six Bangladesh wickets for 89 runs.
His figures reflected a strong individual performance, but Australia were unable to convert that success into a decisive collapse. Bangladesh’s batting depth allowed them to continue accumulating runs and establish a sizeable advantage.
Bangladesh Hold a 228-Run Lead
Australia scored 198 in their first innings. Bangladesh responded with 426.
That leaves the visitors with a 228-run first-innings lead, a significant advantage at this stage of the Test.
Australia must now erase that deficit in their second innings before they can begin thinking about establishing a lead of their own.
For Bangladesh, the immediate objective will be to make effective use of the advantage with the ball. Early wickets could place Australia under substantial pressure and further strengthen the visitors’ grip on the contest.
Australia, meanwhile, need a prolonged and disciplined batting performance.
The match has now entered a crucial phase. Bangladesh’s 426 has given them a substantial numerical advantage, while Australia face the arduous task of recovering from a 228-run deficit.
Tanzid Hasan’s century, Shanto’s 84 and Miraz’s valuable 65 have collectively given Bangladesh a strong platform.
With Australia preparing for their second innings, the visitors are firmly positioned to press their advantage further.