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Bangladesh dominate Australia despite Smith's Snicko reprieve

Bangladesh took control on day one of the first Test against Australia, dismissing the hosts for 198 despite Steve Smith's controversial reprieve.

  • Bangladesh dismissed Australia for 198, with Hasan Mahmud taking a career-best 6-55.
  • Steve Smith, who made 71, was given not out on review despite believing he edged the ball.
  • Bangladesh closed day one on 96-1, trailing Australia by 102 runs.

Bangladesh asserted their dominance over Australia on day one of the first Test in Darwin, despite a controversial technology reprieve for Australian batter Steve Smith.

Smith, on seven, appeared to nick a ball from Ebadot Hossain, and later stated he felt something, but Snicko technology showed a flat line, leading umpire Kumar Dharmasena's not out decision to stand. Smith went on to score 71 runs.

However, the rest of the Australian batting line-up struggled against Tigers fast bowler Hasan Mahmud, who claimed a career-best 6-55. Australia were dismissed for 198. In reply, Bangladesh reached 96-1 at the close of play, with Mominul Haque unbeaten on 35 and Tanzid Hasan Tamim on 32 not out, trailing by 102 runs.

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