Australia 178-5, Bangladesh Leads by 50 in Day Four of Test at Marrara

The fifth‑day Test between Australia and Bangladesh continued at Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin, with play scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. ACST (10:30 a.m. AEST). After 60 overs, Australia posted 178 for five wickets, anchored by a 49‑run contribution from Aaron Green while Beau Webster remained scoreless. The innings progressed with Bangladesh’s seam attack probing the middle, and a pivotal moment arrived when Mehidy Hasan, bowling from around the wicket, delivered an off‑break that forced Australian batsman Carey onto a mis‑judged leg‑stump line. The ball, pitching slightly on middle and turning away, nicked the bat’s edge and was safely caught, removing a key player from the Australian line‑up.

With the dismissal, Bangladesh narrowed the deficit to a 50‑run lead and found themselves just one wicket away from consolidating their advantage. The match, part of the ongoing bilateral series, remains finely balanced as both sides prepare for the next session. The next phase of play is set to resume later this morning, with teams aiming to capitalize on the shifting momentum.