Watch: Smith's stunning DRS admission in AUS vs BAN 2026 Test

Steve Smith had a major escape during the first Test between Australia and Bangladesh in Darwin on Thursday (13th August 2026). The Australian batter was on seven when Bangladesh appealed for a caught-behind dismissal off Ebadot Hossain. Umpire Kumar Dharmasena rejected the appeal, but Bangladesh decided to review the decision.

Smith appeared to edge the ball behind to wicketkeeper Litton Das and even seemed to start walking back to the pavilion. However, the Real Time Snicko showed no clear spike as the ball passed the bat. The original not-out decision was therefore upheld, allowing Smith to continue his innings.

After surviving the DRS scare, Smith admitted that he was fortunate to remain at the crease. The veteran batter said he “certainly felt something”, despite the technology failing to show conclusive evidence of an edge.

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Snicko shows no edge as Smith survives despite being ready to walk off

Steve Smith had a major escape during the opening day of the first Test between Australia and Bangladesh in Darwin. Smith was batting on seven when he appeared to edge a delivery from Ebadot Hossain towards wicketkeeper Litton Das. Bangladesh appealed strongly, but umpire Kumar Dharmasena rejected the appeal.

Bangladesh decided to review the decision, but the replays showed no clear edge on Snicko. The original not-out decision was upheld, even though Smith himself seemed to believe that he had made contact with the ball. He was even ready to walk back to the pavilion before the review gave him a reprieve.

The second chance proved valuable as Smith went on to score a fighting 71 off 109 balls, including seven fours and a six. However, Hasan Mahmud eventually dismissed him after taking a career-best six wickets. Australia were bowled out for 198, giving Bangladesh the advantage at the end of the opening day.

"Technology saved me today" — Smith's honest reaction sparks debate after play

Steve Smith admitted that he may have edged Ebadot Hossain’s delivery during the first Test against Bangladesh. When asked if he had nicked the ball, Smith replied, “I think so, yeah.” He also admitted that he was lucky to survive the DRS review, saying, “I was lucky? Yeah, it seems that way. You got to take it sometimes.”

Smith was asked whether he trusted the technology after the review failed to overturn the on-field decision. He said, “Normally it's pretty good. Maybe I didn't nick it. I don't know, but I certainly felt something.” Smith also revealed that he was ready to walk off if he had been given out, adding, “If I'd been given out, I was going to walk off. But, yeah, technology saved me today, I guess.”

The reprieve proved valuable as Smith went on to score 71 off 109 balls, including seven fours and a six. Australia were bowled out for 198, with Hasan Mahmud taking six wickets, while Bangladesh finished the day on 96/1. Smith’s DRS escape became one of the biggest talking points of the opening day.

Cricket fans erupt over Smith's DRS escape as Australia crumble to 198 in Darwin

Cricket fans reacted strongly to Steve Smith’s DRS escape during the first Test between Australia and Bangladesh in Darwin. Smith appeared to edge a delivery from Ebadot Hossain to wicketkeeper Litton Das, but the review found no clear evidence of an edge. The on-field not-out decision was therefore upheld.

Smith made the most of his second chance, scoring 71 runs off 109 balls, including seven fours and a six. However, the rest of Australia’s batting lineup struggled against Bangladesh’s pace attack. Australia were eventually bowled out for 198 in 53 overs, with Hasan Mahmud taking six wickets.

The DRS decision quickly became a major talking point among cricket fans on social media. Here’s how fans reacted on X (formerly Twitter) to Smith’s controversial escape and Australia’s batting collapse: