Australia faces a daunting task to save the first Test against Bangladesh after a dismal day three, marked by dropped catches, desperate appeals, and a bright spot in Josh Hazlewood's 300th Test wicket.
Australian cricketer Steve Smith equalled Joe Root's record of 218 Test catches by a non-wicketkeeper during the first Test against Bangladesh, where Bangladesh closed in on a historic victory.
Bangladesh moved closer to a historic first Test victory in Australia on day three in Darwin, reducing the hosts to 161-4 in their second innings, still 67 runs behind.
Australia reached 161 for 4 in their second innings, trailing Bangladesh by 67 runs at stumps on day three of the Darwin Test after Bangladesh posted 426.
Steve Smith top-scored with 71 as Bangladesh bowled Australia out for 198 on day one of the first Test in Darwin, powered by Hasan Mahmud's 6 for 55.
Bangladesh dominated day one of the first Test in Darwin, with Hasan Mahmud's 6-55 helping restrict Australia to 198. Bangladesh reached 96-1 at stumps, trailing by 102 runs, despite a controversial not out decision benefiting Steve Smith, who made 71.
Steve Smith suffered a dramatic dismissal in PSL 2026 Eliminator 1, scoring 13 runs off 10 balls before being caught by Maaz Sadaqat off Mohammad Ali's bowling. The young bowler's aggressive celebration sparked fury in the Australian star, who was later captured on video slamming his bat inside the dressing room. Hyderabad Kingsmen chased down 159 to win by 8 wickets, with Sadaqat scoring 64* in the chase.
Steve Smith reacted angrily after his dismissal in PSL 2026 Eliminator 1, slamming his bat in the dressing room after a heated send-off by young Multan Sultans fielder Maaz Sadaqat. Smith scored 13 runs off 10 balls before being caught at square leg. Hyderabad Kingsmen chased down 159 to win by 8 wickets, with Sadaqat scoring an unbeaten 64.
