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Aussies need 156 runs to win 1st Test

Tamim hits consecutive 50s

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At the end of the 3rd day's play on Tuesday, the Tigers found them in a tight situation as Australia will need 156 runs more with eight wickets in their hands to win the match. They finished the 3rd day on 109 for 2 in 30 overs, report agencies.
Soumya Sarker missed a catch from David Warner at slip off Shakib Al Hasan at 7.3 overs when the Aussie opener was at 14.
Imrul Kayes also dropped a catch from Australia captain Steven Smith at short mid-on.
Earlier, Tamim Iqbal scored his second half-century of the match.
Tamim, who made 71 in the first innings, was 76 not out at the break after Bangladesh resumed play on 45-1.
Skipper Mushfiqur Rahim was on 25 at the interval, with Bangladesh seeking their first-ever win over Australia in what is only their fifth meeting in a Test.
Off-spinner Nathan Lyon took both the wickets to fall in the morning, trapping nightwatchman Taijul Islam lbw for four and forcing Imrul Kayes to edge a catch to David Warner at second slip for two.
Mushfiqur hit Lyon for a four and six in the bowler's successive overs during his unbroken 66-run partnership with Tamim for the fourth wicket.
Tamim, unbeaten on 30 overnight, struck Pat Cummins for two fours in the first over of the day before surviving a strong lbw appeal at 42.
Australia reviewed the not out decision by on-field umpire Aleem Dar but in vain.
The left-hander dispatched Ashton Agar to backward point for four to complete his second fifty of the game off 109 balls.

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