Tanzid century edges Bangladesh ahead of Australia: 1st Test, Day 2 (Darwin)

Tanzid Hasan's resolute 101 off 197 balls dominated Bangladesh first innings reply against Australia in Darwin.

Commanding Lead: Bangladesh reached 351/6 at stumps on Day 2, building a 153-run first-innings lead over Australia.

Historic Century: Tanzid Hasan scored his maiden Test century (101)—the first by a Bangladeshi batter in Australia—supported by key runs from Najmul Hossain Shanto (84) and Mominul Haque (49).

Late Resistance: Australia picked up three late wickets with the second new ball, but missed key chances. An unbeaten 43-run stand between Mehidy Hasan Miraz (32*) and Hasan Mahmud (13*) restored stability.

Bangladesh 351 for 6 (Tanzid 101, Shanto 84, Mominul 49, Mehidy 32*, Hazlewood 2-68) lead Australia 198 by 153 runs.

Aug 2026.