Australia beat Bangladesh in first Test

Ponting struck an unbeaten 118 as Australia defeated Bangladesh by three wickets to go 1-0 up in the two-match series.

Captain Ricky Ponting struck an unbeaten 118 as Australia defeated Bangladesh by three wickets in the first Test to go 1-0 up in the two-match series here on Thursday.

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Brief scores:

Bangladesh 427 and 148; Australia 269 and 310-7