DHAKA, AUGUST 29 (Reuters): David Warner and Steve Smith survived Bangladesh's relentless spin onslaught to keep Australia alive in the opening test against Bangladesh on Tuesday. The duo forged an unbroken 81-run stand for the third wicket and hold the key to Australia's hopes of successfully completing the tricky 265-run chase as Australia ended the third day at the Shere Bangla National Stadium on 109 for two. Warner was on 75 at the close, a belligerent knock studded with a six and 11 fours. Smith had reached 25, with Australia still needing 156 for what would be a memorable victory on a pitch where the ball has spun alarmingly and bounced unpredictably. Earlier, Nathan Lyon kept Australia in the contest, claiming six for 82 to help bowl out Bangladesh for 221 after the hosts had resumed on 45 for one. Australia's tricky chase got off to a poor start with Matt Renshaw, who had top-scored for the team in the first innings with 45, trapped leg-before to Mehidy Hasan for five and Khawaja fell for one for the second time in the match. The Australia captain, walked off, convinced he had been stumped off Mehidy before he had started his innings and had to be called back after replays suggested otherwise. Two overs later, Smith was dropped at short leg. Warner also got a reprieve on 14, when he edged Shakib and the ball flew past Soumya Sarkar. Realising the futility of trying to block, Warner decided to back his natural aggressive game and scored bulk of the runs.
