Twitter Reactions: David Warner's valiant knock keeps Australia on top for the moment

The Dhaka crowd continued to witness some stiff competition between both the teams. Bangladesh continued from their overnight score of 45/1. Tamim Iqbal displayed his consistency again with a superior 78 runs knock. Scoring his 24th half century, Iqbal helped the home team steer the lead to over 200 runs.

The hosts lost a couple of wickets early in the first session as the likes of Taijul Islam and Imrul Kayes fell prey to Nathan Lyon. Skipper Mushfiqur Rahim showed some resilience as he batted alongside Tamim to put up a 68 runs partnership for the fourth wicket. However, once Tamim got out, none of the Bangladeshi batsmen managed to stay at the crease.

Shakib Al Hasan was dismissed cheaply this time around. However, a late charge by Sabbir Rahman and Mehidy Hasan helped Bangladesh set a target of 269 for the visitors. Nathan Lyon was the pick of the bowlers with impressive figures of 6/82. Ashton Agar also plucked up a couple of wickets while Pat Cummins got the key wicket of Tamim.

Chasing a target of 265 on a turning track was never going to be easy. Australia lost two quick wickets in the form of Matt Renshaw and Usman Khawaja as they were reduced to 28/2. What followed was a splendid batting display by vice-captain David Warner.

The left-hander along with Steve Smith put up a fabulous unbeaten 81-run partnership for the third wicket as they continued to bat till stumps. While Smith was batting on 25 (58), it was Warner leading the way with a stupendous 75 not out. With 156 runs more required, this game might go either way.

The hosts would be looking to get Warner and Smith early tomorrow. On the other hand, the visitors would be willing to watch these two bat Australia to victory. Whatever the result, the first session tomorrow promises to be an exciting one for the fans.

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

Excellent reflex from Lyon finds Mushfiqur out of crease at non-striker's end. Bangladesh loses the captain, Ban 186/6 #BANvAUS

— Omkar Mankame (@Oam_16) August 29, 2017

Tamim Iqbal departs. This might be Australia's lone opening to save this match. #BANvAUS

— Manya (@CSKian716) August 29, 2017

51 out of team's 72. In the second innings. On a difficult pitch.
Tamim Iqbal is playing an absolute blinder #BANvAUS

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) August 29, 2017

Usman knocking that to short leg and not running. Learning. Always learning #BANvsAUS

— Stoney (@Stoney258) August 29, 2017

248 should be enough. Another 25-30 runs will take the game a fair distance away from Aus. Mehidy proving what an asset he is. ?? #BanvAus

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) August 29, 2017

Past five fourth innings scores in Mirpur (Bangladesh currently lead by 174)

164
221
7-101
167
3-107 #BANvAUS

— Martin Smith (@martinsmith9994) August 29, 2017

Mehidy to Warner. Over the stumps. Bowl into the rough with a leg-trap. #BanvAus

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) August 29, 2017

Khawaja not working as a nightwatchman for Australia. Need to change strategies. #BanvAus

— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) August 29, 2017

Oz shd learn to curb their natural aggressive style & graft runs. Should watch the last two knocks of Dhoni #AUSvsBAN

— Kapalee (@Kapalee) August 29, 2017

Batted, David. Must kick on to three figures. Leaders have to stand up when it's tough. #AUSvsBAN

— Luke D'Anello (@LukeDAnello) August 29, 2017

Both openers wearing the baggy green does look fabulous.0/10 #AUSvsBAN #cricket

— Peter Newlinds (@PeterNewlinds) August 29, 2017

Aussies won't be getting 250+ on this spitting cobra?….. #AUSvsBAN

— Rodney Bird (@Birdos_82) August 29, 2017

This would be a huge half ton from Warner. Desperately needs runs on these wickets..#AUSvsBAN

— Josh Bromley-Lynch (@JBromleyLynch) August 29, 2017

What an innings from warner so far shortcomings from him have come in Asia but his playing a hell of a knock so far #AUSvsBAN

— Dylan Murphy (@pluggerplug) August 29, 2017

200+ lead….Its gonna difficult for Australia…. I don't think they can chase it??#AUSvBAN

— Sreya Watson (@sreya_watson) August 29, 2017

Why Isn't Shaun Marsh Playing Ahead of Usman Khawaja?
Usman Khawaja has Failed Zillion Times in Asia.#AusvBAN

— Tanzeel (@Tanzeelified) August 29, 2017

Well done to Australua's Test Cricketers for proving they deserved better pay… #AUSvBAN

— Andrew Ferguson (@AndrewRLP) August 29, 2017

Lyon now has five wicket hauls in his 3 of his last 4 tests in Asia. World class in all conditions – GOAT #AUSvBAN

— Gav Joshi (@Gampa_cricket) August 29, 2017

Part of me says we are in for a Steven Smith special. But then this pitch is dancing to the Bangladeshi spinner's beats. #AUSvBAN

— rohit sankar (@imRohit_SN) August 29, 2017