DHAKA, Aug 29, 2017 (BSS) – Australia were strongly placed when they finished the third day at 109 for 2 needing another 156 to win the first Test of Rocket two-match Test series at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium at Mirpur on Tuesday.
Vice captain David Warner dropped early in his innings was batting brilliantly on 75 and skipper Smith too living a charmed live as he too was floored by butter finger Bangladesh fielder was 25 not out.
Earlier Bangladesh could only managed 221 runs in their second innings leaving Australia to chase 265 runs to win.
Bangladesh in their first innings were bowled out for 260 runs and in reply Australia scored 217 in their first innings.