Australia v Bangladesh: first men’s Test, day three – live

Key events15m agoPreambleAs Australia faces the heat here in Darwin, England’s cricketers are in a heatwave of their own, with returning captain Joe Root about to kick off their post-Bazball future next week with a three-Test series against Pakistan.For those who came in late, here’s a wrap of Day Two…PreambleAngus FontaineGreetings cricket lovers. Welcome to day three of the first Test between Australia and Bangladesh in Darwin. And what a fascinating day it promises to be. The boys in the baggy green caps are on the ropes and looking increasingly rattled, as Bangladesh push hard for a historic first victory in Australia.The Tigers are now a whopping 153 runs ahead with four wickets still in hand after 25-year-old Tanzid Hasan Tamim clobbered a majestic 101 from 197 balls to become the first Bangladesh player to notch a ton on Australian soil. He was given plenty of help by captain Najmul Hossain Shanto (84), Mominul Haque (49) and Mushfiqur Rahim (36) as the visitors surged to an imperious 351 for 6 at stumps.Australia endured a torrid day in the Darwin heat, dropping yet more catches and watching their legendary pace cartel spanked to all corners of the Marrara Cricket Ground. As the visitors cantered to their commanding lead, the home side’s fears and frustrations bubbled over, with Mitchell Starc involved in a final-hour confrontation with Mehidy Hasan Miraz after the two almost collided mid-pitch during a quick single. Umpires had to step in as Starc snarled “Get off the wicket!” to his rival.The tantrum was just another sign of the deep trouble Australia find themselves in. Pat Cummins’ men have been thoroughly outplayed in this Test. First, they were humiliated with the bat as young Hasan Mahmud tore through them with 6 for 55 to send them packing for a feeble first-innings total of 198. Yesterday they were given a lesson in Test batting as Bangladesh powered into ascendancy with soft hands and quick runs, showing batting technique and match tactics their esteemed rivals should envy.Today brings a reckoning for Australia’s XI. Careers hang in the balance with the underperforming Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne and Cameron Green all needing runs or face the axe. Can Postman Pat and his wrecking crew bowling squad crash through the Tigers’ tail and keep the visitors under a lead of 200? And if so, will the home side’s brittle top order step up with the same smart and mature batting their opposition have shown? Either way, today is moving day and history beckons.First ball is at 10am ACST / 10.30am AEST so batten ‘em down and buckle ‘em up because this could be a monumental day of Test cricket.