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Steve Smith plays lone hand as Australia humbled by Bangladesh’s Mahmud

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Bangladesh made a strong start to the first Test against Australia in Darwin, with fast bowler Hasan Mahmud taking six wickets for 55 runs as Australia collapsed to 198 all out. Steve Smith was the standout performer for Australia, scoring 71 from 109 balls in a largely unsuccessful batting display. Bangladesh reached 96 for 1 in response by the end of day one.

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Steve Smith plays lone hand as Australia humbled by Bangladesh’s Mahmud

First Test, day one: Australia 198; Bangladesh 96 for 1 in Darwin No 4 batter hits 71 as Hasan Mahmud takes six wickets for tourists Steve Smith has played a lone hand as Bangladesh exposed Australia’s batting frailties on day one of the first Test in Darwin, before taking on…