Live updates: Australia on the brink against Bangladesh on day four of first Test in Darwin

Australia begins day four requiring a minor miracle to avoid a shock defeat against Bangladesh in Darwin.

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Bangladesh remain focused on the process

What happened ysterday?

Well, not a whole lot good, from an Australian perspective, anyway.

The Bangladeshi tail wagged, the Aussie fielders dropped a couple sitters, and the tourists took a massive 228-run lead into the second innings.

Then, both Australian openers fell cheaply, chopping on with lazy shots, before both Marnus Labuschagne (31) and Steve Smith (44) made starts, but couldn't go on with their innings.

Alex Carey (19 not out) and Cam Green (44 not out) begin day four at the crease with Australia four wickets down and still 67 runs away from making the Tigers bat again.

Morning folks

Hello everyone and welcome to the ABC Sport coverage of the first Test between Australia and Bangladesh at Marrara Stadium in Darwin.

Ah Test cricket. No matter how much of it you watch, it never fails to deliver surprises when you least expect it.

And as we enter day four of this intriguing contest, Bangladesh are, you have to say, well and truly in the box seat to claim what will be the most famous victory in their entire Test-playing history.

My name is Simon Smale, Henry Hanson is with me as well, and it has been our pleasure to be here with you across the last few days - and we are thrilled to be able to guide you through the next day as well.

Will we be back on Monday?

Time will tell.

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Live: Australia in desperate need of runs with Bangladesh closing in on famous win