'Technology saved me today' — Steve Smith on Snicko controversy

Steve Smith had started walking when the on-field umpire turned down Bangladesh's appeal for a catch behind. The review showed no spike on Snicko, so he returned to the crease.

He scored 71 before tea and later told reporters he felt he had made contact with the ball but accepted the technology ruling. "Technology saved me today," he said.

Bangladesh reduced Australia to 198 on day one, their lowest total against the visitors in seven Tests. Hasan Mahmud took 6 for 55, including Smith's wicket, on a slow, green pitch. Jake Weatherald made 23 and Cameron Green scored 13 as the rest of the batting collapsed. Bangladesh reached 96 for one at stumps, with the series opener at Marrara Oval marking their first Test in Australia in 23 years.