Australia faced a challenging third day as Bangladesh established a substantial 228-run lead in the ongoing Test match. Despite Josh Hazlewood adding two wickets to his tally, the day proved largely frustrating for the visitors.

Hazlewood’s Six-Wicket Contribution

Josh Hazlewood reached a total of six wickets in the match after claiming two on day three. His efforts provided some breakthroughs but could not prevent Bangladesh from extending their advantage significantly.

The Australian bowling attack struggled to maintain pressure throughout the day. Hazlewood’s figures stood out as the most notable performance from the visitors’ perspective.

Frustrations Mount for Australia

Two dropped catches added to Australia’s difficulties on the third day. These missed opportunities allowed Bangladesh batters to build partnerships and push the lead to 228 runs.

The combination of limited success with the ball and lapses in the field left the Australian side in a difficult position heading into the later stages of the match.

“It has largely been frustrating for Australia,” the report noted, highlighting the impact of the dropped catches on the overall effort.

• Josh Hazlewood – 6 wickets in the match (2 on day three)
• Bangladesh lead – 228 runs
• Dropped catches – 2

The events of the third day underscored the challenges Australia encountered both in bowling and fielding. Bangladesh capitalized on the opportunities presented to them.

As the match progresses, Australia will need to address these issues quickly to stay competitive. The substantial lead puts Bangladesh in a strong position.