upset brewing in fatullah...

Bangladesh struggled in their second innings against Australia as they attempt one of cricket's biggest upsets but still hold a healthy lead.

At the close on day three of the first Test in Fatullah they were 124-5, 282 runs ahead of Test cricket's top nation, with Rajin Saleh 29no.

Earlier Australia were dismissed for 269, Adam Gilchrist saving their blushes with 144, his 16th Test ton.

Spinner Mohammad Rafique did the damage taking 5-62 in 32.2 overs.

But after Bangladesh dominated the first two days' play the match is now more evenly poised, with the hosts just favourites to land what would be their biggest cricket achievement.

Australia had resumed on 145-6 with Gilchrist on 51 and Brett Lee on 13 and Lee's was the only wicket to fall in the morning session.