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Dhaka Test: Shakib spins Bangladesh to victory over Australia

Dhaka Test: Shakib spins Bangladesh to victory over Australia

Shakib spins Bangladesh to victory in first Test against Australia

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Shakib Al Hasan tore through the Australian batting picking up five wickets

Bangladesh beat Australia by 20 runs in the first Test today to record their maiden Test win against the Aussies at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.

Australia chasing 265 to win were shot out for 244 on the fourth day even after Warner(112) hit a ton.

Shakib Al Hasan tore intothe Australian batting picking up five wickets as the hosts celebrated theirfamous victory withHazlewood's last wicket.

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Warner led from the front hitting 112 in 135 balls studded with sixteen boundaries and a six but fell victim to Shakib's spin with Australia on 158/5. The Australians lost regular wickets after Warner's exit to fall short by 20 runs.

Man of the Match Shakib ended the Test bagging10 wickets.

Shakib Al Hasan reacts after dismissing Australian batsmen Matthew Wade during the fourth day of the first Test against Australia at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka. (AFP)