Live: Australia hunting quick wickets against brave Bangladesh

Australia faces an uphill battle on day two of the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin after a disappointing performance on the opening day. The home side was dismissed for 198, with Bangladesh's bowlers, particularly Hasan Mahmud who took six wickets, outplaying the Australian batters.

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I’m hoping Australia can get their act together today as yesterday definitely wasn’t our best ever performance

Bangladesh's composure was evident as they reached 1-96 at stumps. Tanzid Hasan and Mominul Haque remained unbeaten, showcasing a steady approach that contrasted with Australia's struggles. The visiting bowlers were sensational early on, exploiting conditions that the Australian batters failed to navigate effectively.

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It was pretty dire stuff from Australia yesterday.

Australia's bowlers will need to find a way to take quick wickets on day two to prevent Bangladesh from building a significant lead. The team's performance with the bat has drawn criticism, with concerns raised about a lack of care and conviction. Spinner Nathan Lyon acknowledged the need for more runs but refrained from criticizing his teammates directly.

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I think the lack of care with the bat was the most disappointing aspect from an Australian perspective, especially in comparison with how composed and considered Bangladesh seemed in reaching 1-96 at stumps.