Hasan Mahmud, Bangladesh beat Australia at their own game in Darwin

Ebadot, the tall and angular fast bowler, was probably the most threatening bowler of the lot, and really got under the skin of both Head and Smith as they tried to establish themselves. He should have had Smith out on 2 as well if Tanzid Hasan had hung on to a low catch at third slip. And there was the controversial DRS decision where Smith was convinced he had edged a delivery to the wicket-keeper but RTS insisted there was a no spike. But like the other two, Ebadot’s approach was all about slamming the ball on the 6-8 meter length over after over, much like the hall of fame Aussie pace trio do and getting every bit of what was on offer from the surface. He was probably the most consistent at it, but Taskin was the one who produced the best delivery of the lot to dismiss a well-set Alex Carey to really open up the Australian innings. What was even more impressive about the Bangladeshis with the ball was how they continued to thwart any semblance of a fightback over and over again. Even as Smith continued to wage his solo battle before attempting a wild hoick and becoming Hasan’s fifth victim later in the innings.