The first day of the Darwin Test against Australia was nothing short of a dream for Hasan Mahmud. The pacer became one of the key architects in bowling Australia out for 198, claiming career-best figures of 6 for 55. While he described each of his wickets as special, he singled out the wicket of Steven Smith as particularly significant.
Two decades ago, when Bangladesh played a Test in Australia, the goal was simply to play good cricket. Over 23 years, the gap in strength between the two teams has narrowed significantly. This time, the Tigers crossed the Tasman with the aim of winning. That Bangladesh's new target is far from unrealistic was proven on the very first day. Dominating with both bat and ball on Australian soil, Bangladesh ended the day in the driver's seat. Dismissing Australia for 10 wickets and then wiping off half the deficit with one wicket down — such a day is among the best in Bangladesh's Test history.
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Bangladesh seized control of the opening day of the Darwin Test as a devastating spell from Hasan Mahmud helped bowl Australia out for 198 in their first innings. The right-arm pacer claimed six wickets, while Taskin Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain provided crucial support to dismantle the hosts’ batting lineup.
Bangladesh's fast bowlers put on a scintillating display on the opening day of the first Test against Australia in Darwin, reducing the hosts to 157 for six inside 40 overs after Australia opted to bat first at the Marrara Stadium.