Twitter Reactions: Bangladesh continue to maintain a strong hold in the Test match at the end of Day 2

In what was another action packed day at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh continued to have a stronger hold in the Test match. Earlier in the day, Australia who had been reduced to 18/3 overnight continued to struggle against spin. Skipper Steve Smith tried to come down the track but ended up getting stumped.

With the scoreboard reading 33/4, it was a splendid 69-run partnership between opener Matt Renshaw and Peter Handscomb that recovered the innings for the visitors after an early slump. As soon as Taijul Islam broke the partnership, another collapse triggered in the Australian batting ranks as they were left reeling at 144/8.

The likes of Matthew Wade and Glenn Maxwell failed terribly given their allegiance against spin. However, Ashton Agar and Pat Cummins in the lower order ensured Australia crossed the 200-run mark and lowered the Bangladeshi lead. While the visitors were bundled for 217 runs, Agar remained not out on 41.

Shakib Al Hasan again proved his potential as he ended up picking a five-wicket haul. Mehedi Hasan was also splendid, taking three important wickets. Bangladesh came out to bat with a first innings lead of 43 runs in their account.

The Australian bowlers tried hard to get some quick Bangladeshi wickets but failed in their attempt. However, just when the day was about to end, Soumya Sarkar committed harakiri as he skied a ball falling straight into the hands of Usman Khawaja. Agar got them the breakthrough after a splendid effort with the bat.

At stumps on Day 2, Bangladesh were placed at 45/1 with a lead of 88 runs. They would be looking forward to setting a target of 250 runs or so. On the other hand, Australia would be hoping they don’t get to chase anything in excess of 200. We might well witness a winner tomorrow as the game promises to provide an exciting finish.

Here are some of the amazing Twitter reactions during the course of the game:

Australian fans everytime their team tours an Asian country.. pic.twitter.com/tmTKiifvIh

— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) August 28, 2017

I Wonder why Shaun marsh is not playing. #BANvsAUS

— SUSHMITA (@sushmitadhikari) August 28, 2017

Good fightback by Australia. Lower order and Renshaw showing the way???. Good effort narrowing the gap #ForTheLoveOfTestCricket #BANvsAUS

— Thato (@ThatoMamathuba) August 28, 2017

Bangladesh have been superb but these tactics now are poor. Not enough close catchers, too many easy singles. #BANvsAUS

— Paul Dennett (@the_summer_game) August 28, 2017

No edge but you understand the excitement from the Aussies over Wade catching one #BANvsAUS

— Stoney (@Stoney258) August 28, 2017

This is not first time we see it's been happening for a long time #BanvAus Bangladesh is now becoming very good team . They can beat anyone

— sanjay 22?? (@Sanjaymandaviya) August 28, 2017

Smith gone…Australia 44/4. 3.5 day Test match in the offing #BanvAus

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) August 28, 2017

I am not an expert but I think Warner & Maxwell should play their natural game. Remember "attack is the best form of defense" #AUSvBAN

— Waѕiyullah Budye (@WasiyullahB) August 28, 2017

So glad our cricketers were able to resolve that pay dispute so that they could get back to massively sucking on overseas pitches. #AUSvBAN

— Tom Glasson (@tomglasson) August 28, 2017

Meanwhile in Dhaka, Australia is digging their own grave.#BANvAUS #AUSvBAN pic.twitter.com/5r5lVR0ZIW

— Santanam? (@invitrosantanu) August 28, 2017

Shakib becomes the 4th player along with Murali, Steyn & Herath to take 5 wkt haul against all test playing nations #AusVsBan#RiseOfTigers

— TAFSER AHMED (@imTafser) August 28, 2017

Good to see Ashton Agar make runs saved us from certain embarrassment. He has a lot of upside. #AUSvsBAN

— Rob (@Cpcc15) August 28, 2017

Ashton Agar looks really really good #touchwood #AUSvsBAN

— Luke Farry (@LukeFarry) August 28, 2017

#AUSvsBAN Spinners again looming large on Oz..And their scratching continue n sub continent..

— M(an)i Views.. (@ManikandanN13) August 28, 2017

Bangladesh are making our cricketers @CricketAus look like grade players! #AUSvsBAN #cantplayspin

— Luke Robinson (@L_Robbo) August 28, 2017

And these pricks wonder why @CricketAus wanted to cut there pay #AUSvsBAN

— jeddly (@jeddly1) August 28, 2017

Imagine if we spent winter training instead of whinging about money #AUSvsBAN

— Linc Fleetwood (@lincs10) August 28, 2017

Australia are going down to Bangladesh. Not sure if Bangladesh have improved or if Aus have become shit. Both, actually. #AUSvsBAN

— Raaghav Ram (@southindianbuoy) August 28, 2017

For starters champ it's Matt not mike.
And secondly, he didn't hit the ball or even play a shot at it to be dropped at slip. #AUSvsBAN

— Matt Mason (@maso_12) August 28, 2017