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What time is Australia vs Bangladesh? First Test start time, schedule and how to watch for free
Watch the first Test live and for free on DAZN
Australia and Bangladesh begin their two-match Test series on Thursday, with the opening match taking place in Darwin.
The first Test will be played at Marrara Stadium from August 13-17 and marks Bangladesh's first Test tour of Australia in 23 years.
It is also a rare Test match in Darwin, with the city hosting the format for the first time since Australia beat Sri Lanka there in 2004.
For fans planning to follow the action, here is everything you need to know about the Australia vs Bangladesh first Test, including the start time, schedule and how to watch for free on DAZN.
What time does Australia vs Bangladesh start?
The first Test between Australia and Bangladesh begins on Thursday, August 13.
Play is scheduled to start at 10am local time in Darwin, which means an early start for viewers in the UK at 1:30am BST.
The match is scheduled to run for five days, concluding on Monday, August 17 if required.
Australia vs Bangladesh first Test schedule
The first Test takes place across five days at Marrara Stadium.
The daily schedule is:
- First session: 1:30am-3:30am BST
- Lunch: 3:30am-4:10am BST
- Second session: 4:10am-6:10am BST
- Tea: 6:10am-6:30am BST
- Final session: 6:30am-8:30am BST
- Scheduled close: 8:30am BST
As with any Test match, session times can change depending on weather, delays and the required number of overs.
Where is Australia vs Bangladesh being played?
The first Test will be played at Marrara Stadium in Darwin, also known as TIO Stadium.
Test cricket has been a rare sight in Australia's Northern Territory, with Darwin having previously staged just two Tests.
Both came in 2003 and 2004, when Australia faced Bangladesh and Sri Lanka respectively.
That makes Thursday's match Darwin's first Test in more than two decades.
Australia vs Bangladesh first Test team news
Australia have confirmed their XI for the series opener, with Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon all returning from injury.
Hazlewood has been selected ahead of Scott Boland, while Australia's attack will also include Mitchell Starc.
Travis Head and Jake Weatherald are set to open the batting, with Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith and Cameron Green forming the core of the middle order.
Bangladesh have yet to confirm their final XI, although Litton Das is available after recovering from a calf injury.
Fast bowler Nahid Rana will miss the series through injury.
How to watch Australia vs Bangladesh for free on DAZN
Fans in the UK can watch the first Australia vs Bangladesh Test live and for free on DAZN.
The match begins at 1:30am BST on Thursday, August 13, with coverage available throughout the Test.
To watch live:
- Download the DAZN app on your preferred device or visit DAZN.com.
- Sign up for a free DAZN account, or log in if you already have one.
- Search for Australia vs Bangladesh.
- Select the first Test and start streaming live.
The first Test is available to watch for free, meaning fans only need a free DAZN account to access the action.
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