Social media loving it as Aussies on the brink against Bangladesh in Darwin

After yet another underwhelming batting display on day three in Darwin, Australia is staring at the prospect of just its second ever Test defeat to Bangladesh - and social media is loving every moment.

Still trailing Bangladesh by 67 runs with six second-inning wickets in hand, the much-maligned Cameron Green (43*) and ever-reliable Alex Carey (19*) largely carry Australia's hopes of avoiding an embarrassing opening loss in the two-match home series.

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Never ones to hold back, some of England's more vocal cricket supporters are preparing to put in an all-nighter to death ride Australia into the Top End dirt.

While on the subcontinent plenty are also enjoying Australia's struggles in a series most predicted the hosts would win comfortably in preparation for far sterner tests against South Africa, New Zealand and India.

Of course Australia did humble England 4-1 in the Ashes last summer, while England has just lost a home series 2-1 to New Zealand, so perhaps some of the gloating is a tad premature.

Regardless, it's all to play for on day four at Marrara Stadium in Darwin with only a significant improvement from Australia's remaining batters likely to see the match extend into a fifth day.

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