Bangladesh Near Historic Test Win Against Australia

Bangladesh is close to achieving one of its most notable Test victories, having limited Australia to 161/4 at the conclusion of Day 3 of the first Test at Marrara Stadium. The hosts are still 67 runs short of Bangladesh's first-innings total of 426, with the visitors requiring only six more wickets to secure the win.

Cameron Green and Alex Carey remained not out at 43 and 19, respectively, as Australia struggled to hold on during the final session. Hasan Mahmud was pivotal for Bangladesh, taking two wickets in the second innings, adding to his impressive match tally of eight after previously claiming 6/55 in the first innings.

Bangladesh resumed Day 3 at 351/6 and managed to post a total of 426, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz contributing significantly with a score of 65. He also took the crucial wicket of Steve Smith, who was dismissed for 44, leaving Australia in a precarious position. Meanwhile, Josh Hazlewood reached a milestone by taking his 300th Test wicket, finishing with figures of 6/89.