Bangladesh Collapses to 64 All Out Against Australia in Macao Test
Bangladesh suffered a dramatic batting collapse during the first innings of the second Test against Australia in Macao, managing a total of only 64 runs. The team's dismal performance adds to a historical list of exceptionally low scores in Test cricket.
The Bangladesh cricket team experienced a severe batting collapse during the first innings of their second Test match against Australia, taking place in Macao. The team was bowled out for a total of just 64 runs, as Australia's bowling attack dismantled the Bangladeshi batting lineup completely. During the innings, players Taijul and Shariful were among the squad facing the Australian onslaught, though the team struggled to build any meaningful partnerships on the pitch.
This low total of 64 runs ranks among the lowest innings scores in the history of Bangladesh Test cricket. The team's absolute lowest Test score remains 43 runs, a dismal total that was recorded back in 2018 during a match against the West Indies. Such recurring batting failures highlight ongoing challenges for the national team when facing top-tier international bowling attacks in the longest format of the game.
In addition to the 2018 low against the West Indies, Bangladesh has a history of several other severely restricted innings totals. In 2022, the team managed only 53 runs during a Test match in Cape Town against South Africa. Furthermore, going back to 2007, Bangladesh was dismissed for 62 runs in Colombo during a fixture against Sri Lanka.
The latest scorecard from Macao further compounds these historical struggles. During the course of the first innings, the team was reduced to 39 runs for the loss of 9 wickets before being completely bowled out at 64 runs. Such statistics underline the deep consistency issues that continue to plague Bangladesh's batting performances in international Test cricket across various global venues.
