Bangladesh vs Australia, Live Cricket Score, 1st Test Day 3: Tamim Iqbal scored his 24th Test half-century.
After a dominating show on Day 2, Bangladesh will begin the third day with an 88-run lead. Tamim Iqbal and Taijul Islam will begin the day’s proceeding with 45/1 on the scorecard. After putting up 260 runs in their first innings, Bangladesh bowled out Australia for 217, taking a lead of 43. The highlight of Day 2 was Shakib Al Hasan’s 16th five-wicket haul, which also made his the only fourth bowler to take a five-for in an innings against all nine Test nations. While Tamim had scored 30 runs, night watchman Taijul is yet to open the account. Catch all live scores and live updates of Day 3 between Bangladesh and Australia here.
Bangladesh vs Australia, Live Cricket Score, 1st Test Day 3: Despite losing Taijul and Imrul, Bangladesh are going strong with Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahim in the middle. Tamim brought up his 24th Test half century, and second in the match. With the left-handed batsman looking in great touch, hosts have extended their lead to 125 runs. After Tamim’s dismissal, skipper Muhfiqur Rahim has taken the responsibility for the hosts as they have extended their lead to 222 runs. Lyon, Agar took five wickets as Bangladesh finished the second session at 205/8, lead by 248 runs.
TEAMS:
Bangladesh: Mushfiqur Rahim (c), Tamim Iqbal, Soumya Sarkar, Imrul Kayes, Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasir Hossain, Shafiul Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Taijul Islam, Mominul Haque.
Australia XI: Steve Smith (c), David Warner, Matthew Renshaw, Usman Khawaja, Peter Handscomb, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Wade, Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
