Australia resume their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) campaign with the first Test against Bangladesh at Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin from August 13.
The series opener launches a tough 12-month Test challenge for Australia. For Bangladesh, it is their first Test Down Under since 2003.
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Australia are atop the WTC 2025-27 standings table with seven wins out of eight Tests, and another win will certainly help them reach the WTC final.
For Bangladesh, they need a constant source of points if they wish to make the cut. Under the WTC system, a win brings 12 points, a draw 4 and a tie 6 points, with teams ranked by points percentage.
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Australia vs. Bangladesh 1st Test live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch Australia vs. Bangladesh 1st Test live in India:
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TV channel: Sony Sports Network
Sony Sports Network channels will telecast the series in India, while fans can live stream the action through SonyLiv app and website.
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What time does Australia vs. Bangladesh 1st Test start?
The first Test between Australia and Bangladesh will be played at Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin, Australia.
Play is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. local time (ACST), which translates to 6:00 a.m. IST on Thursday, August 13 for viewers in India.
Australia vs. Bangladesh 1st Test team news, lineups
Australia have named their XI for their first Test in Darwin, with Josh Hazlewood getting the nod ahead of Scott Boland, and completing the reunion of pacers with Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc. Nathan Lyon is the specialist spinner.
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Cameron Green will be batting at No. 5, with Beau Webster as an all-round option. Jake Weatherald remains at the top of the batting order, while Alex Carey stands behind the wickets as Josh Inglis misses out.
Australia official XI: Jake Weatherald, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Beau Webster, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.
The Bangladesh team has yet to announce its XI, but Najmul Hossain Shanto will lead as captain. Wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das has recovered from a calf injury in a major boost.
The visiting side may utilise three pacers and two leading spinners, with the chances that Taijul Islam and Mehidy Hasan Miraz will share spin bowling at Darwin.
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Bangladesh predicted XI: Tanzid Hasan, Shadman Islam, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain, Hasan Mahmud.
Australia vs Bangladesh Test schedule
Here’s the schedule for the two-match Test series between Australia and Bangladesh:
|
Match |
Dates |
Venue |
Time (IST) |
|
1st Test |
August 13-17 |
Darwin |
6:00 a.m. |
|
2nd Test |
August 22-26 |
Mackay |
6:00 a.m. |
Australia vs Bangladesh: Betting odds
Australia are the favourites to win this Test match at 1.01 on Dafa, while the odds for Bangladesh to win are 12.00.
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Team |
Odds |
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Australia |
1.01 |
|
Bangladesh |
12.00 |
* Odds are correct at time of publish but subject to change.
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