Australia is facing a potential historic Test defeat on home soil after Bangladesh established a significant first-innings lead in Darwin. At the close of day three, Australia was 161 for 4 in their second innings, still trailing Bangladesh by 67 runs.
Bangladesh had earlier been dismissed for 426, securing a first-innings lead of 228 runs. Australia's second innings saw early wickets fall, including openers Jake Weatherald (0) and Travis Head (17), and Marnus Labuschagne (31).
Cameron Green was unbeaten on 43 at stumps, alongside wicketkeeper Alex Carey (19 not out). Steve Smith was dismissed for 44. For Australia, paceman Josh Hazlewood was a notable performer, taking 6 for 89 in Bangladesh's first innings, which included his 300th Test wicket.