Hasan strikes twice for Bangladesh, Australia trail by 177 runs at tea

Bangladesh paceman Hasan Mahmud removed both openers as Australia went to tea at 51 for two in their second innings in Darwin

By SND Web Desk
August 15, 2026
Hasan strikes twice for Bangladesh, Australia trail by 177 runs at tea

Hasan Mahmud celebrates after dismissing an Australian batsman; he has taken eight wickets in the match so far.

Bangladesh paceman Hasan Mahmud bowled both Australia's openers as the hosts went to tea at 51 for two in their second innings, trailing by 177 runs.

Hasan, who took six wickets in the first innings, bowled Jake Weatherald for a duck and Travis Head for 17, with both batters chopping onto their stumps on a sweltering afternoon at Marrara Oval.

Australia, who were dismissed for 198 in their first innings, face a tough task to avoid a heavy defeat after Bangladesh posted 426 in reply, built on Tanzid Hasan's maiden Test century.

Bangladesh's lead swelled to 228 runs before Josh Hazlewood's six-wicket haul wrapped up their innings, but the damage had already been done.

Hasan Mahmud's eight wickets in the match so far have put Bangladesh in a commanding position as they look for a historic overseas Test win