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Summary Off-spinner Nathan Lyon took 6-82 as Bangladesh lost nine wickets in little over two sessions.
DHAKA (AFP) – Bangladesh set Australia a target of 265 to win the first Test after the hosts were bowled out for 221 in their second innings in Dhaka on Tuesday.
Off-spinner Nathan Lyon took 6-82 as Bangladesh lost nine wickets in little over two sessions on the third day after resuming on 45-1. Tamim Iqbal top-scored with 78.
Bangladesh, ranked a lowly ninth in Tests, are seeking their first-ever win over Australia in what is only their fifth Test meeting. Australia are fourth in the rankings.
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