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Bangladesh seize early dominance in Darwin Test with Mahmud’s career-best figures
Hasan Mahmud claims six wickets as hosts are bowled out for 198; Bangladesh reach 96-1 at stumps
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Australia skittled for 198 by Bangladesh in Darwin Test
Bangladesh bowler Hasan Mahmud claimed a career-best 6-55 to dismiss Australia for 198 on the opening day of the first Test in Darwin. Bangladesh then reached 96-1 by stumps, reducing their first-innings deficit to 102 runs, with Mominal Haque and Tanzid Hasan remaining unbeaten.
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Background
Why this event matters
Bangladesh secured a commanding position on Day 1 of the first Test in Darwin, dismissing Australia for 198 runs. Hasan Mahmud delivered a career-best bowling performance of 6-55, removing key Australian batsmen including Steve Smith and captain Pat Cummins. Bangladesh responded with a solid batting display, reaching 96-1 by stumps with an unbeaten partnership between Mominal Haque and Tanzid Hasan. This match marks Bangladesh’s first Test series in Australia since 2003.
event-brief
Australia skittled for 198 by Bangladesh in Darwin Test
Bangladesh secured a commanding position on Day 1 of the first Test in Darwin, dismissing Australia for 198 runs. Hasan Mahmud delivered a career-best bowling performance of 6-55, removing key Australian batsmen including Steve Smith and captain Pat Cummins. Bangladesh responded
Reporting trail
Yahoo Sports | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/hasan-mahmud-career-best-6-55-blows-australia-away-bangladesh-take-control-on-day-1-of-darwin-test/articleshow/133208471.cms | published 2026-08-13T16:16:00.000Z | primary sourceSky Sports | https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/13572532/australia-vs-bangladesh-hosts-humbled-on-first-day-of-test-skittled-for-198-as-hasan-mahmud-takes-six-first-innings-wickets | published Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:24:00 BST | primary source
Fact cards
entity brief
Australia skittled for 198 by Bangladesh in Darwin Test: key people and institutions
Key entities: Hasan Mahmud, Bangladesh, Australia, Darwin, Steve Smith, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc.
faq brief
Australia skittled for 198 by Bangladesh in Darwin Test: key questions
Who was the standout bowler for Bangladesh on Day 1? Hasan Mahmud, who took a career-best 6-55. What was Australia's total score on Day 1? Australia was dismissed for 198 runs. Who remained unbeaten for Bangladesh at stumps? Mominal Haque (35) and Tanzid Hasan (32). Why did Steve
source brief
Australia skittled for 198 by Bangladesh in Darwin Test: reporting sources
Yahoo Sports | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/hasan-mahmud-career-best-6-55-blows-australia-away-bangladesh-take-control-on-day-1-of-darwin-test/articleshow/133208471.cms | published 2026-08-13T16:16:00.000Z | primary source | Sky Sports | https://www.sky
timeline brief
Australia skittled for 198 by Bangladesh in Darwin Test: timeline
2026-08-13: Bangladesh bowl out Australia for 198 on Day 1 of the Darwin Test. 2026-08-13: Hasan Mahmud takes career-best figures of 6-55, dismissing Steve Smith (71) and captain Pat Cummins. 2026-08-13: Bangladesh reach 96-1 by stumps, with Mominal Haque (35*) and Tanzid Hasan (
Timeline
2026-08-13
Bangladesh bowl out Australia for 198 on Day 1 of the Darwin Test.
2026-08-13
Hasan Mahmud takes career-best figures of 6-55, dismissing Steve Smith (71) and captain Pat Cummins.
2026-08-13
Bangladesh reach 96-1 by stumps, with Mominal Haque (35*) and Tanzid Hasan (32*) unbeaten.
2026-08-13
Steve Smith attributes Australia’s slow start to a lack of recent Test cricket and changing pitch conditions.
2027-06-18
The 2027 Men's Ashes series is scheduled to begin at Trent Bridge.
FAQ
Who was the standout bowler for Bangladesh on Day 1?
Hasan Mahmud, who took a career-best 6-55.
What was Australia's total score on Day 1?
Australia was dismissed for 198 runs.
Who remained unbeaten for Bangladesh at stumps?
Mominal Haque (35) and Tanzid Hasan (32).
Why did Steve Smith cite a lack of recent Test cricket?
Smith attributed Australia’s slow start to the team not having played a Test match for eight months.
When was Bangladesh's previous Test series in Australia?
Bangladesh's last Test in Australia was in 2003.