Australia’s Steve Smith survives a caught-behind appeal on Day 1 of the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin after appearing to nick a delivery behind to wicketkeeper Litton Das. Bangladesh reviews the on-field decision, but technology does not show a clear spike on Real Time Snicko, so the call remains not out. Smith describes the moment as one he thought he might have been out, later saying he was lucky to escape.
Smith then converts the reprieve into a substantial innings, scoring 71 runs off 109 balls with seven fours and a six. His eventual dismissal comes from Bangladesh bowler Hasan Mahmud, who takes six wickets and helps restrict Australia. Despite Smith’s resistance, Australia are all out for 198, leaving Bangladesh with the upper hand as the match moves to the next phase.
Across outlets, the main focus is the same: Smith initially believes he nicked the ball, Bangladesh’s review is unsuccessful, and DRS-related technology effectively spares him. The differing emphasis is mainly on Smith’s admission of luck versus the broader impact of Bangladesh’s bowling and Mahmud’s figures.
