Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Updates: Australia won the toss and opted to bat against Bangladesh in the 1st Test of the two-match series on Thursday. Australia captain Cummins confirmed on the eve of the Test that Boland would miss out, with Josh Hazlewood returning to the side for their first Test in eight months. The first Test will be played from August 13 to 17 at Marrara Stadium in Darwin, followed by the second Test from August 22 to 26 at Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay. The two-match Test series between Australia and Bangladesh will be part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 cycle. Australia is ranked second in the points table, whereas Bangladesh is placed fourth. (LIVE SCORECARD)