Sawt Falasteen - Mosaddek steers Bangladesh to 284-8 against sloppy Australia

The all-rounder, recalled after a four-year absence, took charge against the Australian spinners, hitting seven fours and three sixes in his 70-ball knock at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.

Bangladesh benefited from Australia's poor display in the field, with the visitors putting down as many as six catches, four of them off Mosaddek.

Opener Tanzid Hasan and number three Najmul Hossain Shanto gave Bangladesh a solid platform, with the left-handed pair hitting half-centuries.

Tanzid struck 54 off 44 balls before Nathan Ellis removed him in his second spell.

Shanto, continuing his rich vein of form, made 67 off 86 before a soft dismissal ended his innings.

The pair put on 96 runs for the second wicket off 91 balls after Australia struck early, with Ellis accounting for Saif Hassan (5) who edged to second slip where Marnus Labuschagne took a simple catch.

Australia threatened to seize control when Matt Renshaw's part-time off-spin proved surprisingly effective, removing Litton Das (7) with a return catch before also accounting for Shanto.

But Mosaddek steadied the innings, first adding 75 with Towhid Hridoy, before late partnerships of 20 with Tanvir Islam and 45 with Taskin Ahmed to ensure a competitive total.

Ellis was the pick of the Australia bowlers with 3-38, while debutant Liam Scott and Renshaw claimed two wickets each.

L.Hussein--SF-PST