Bangladesh Dominates Australia in Darwin: Tanjid Hits Historic Century

• Bangladesh has taken a commanding 153-run lead against Australia on day two of the first Test at Darwin’s Marrara Oval.
• Opener Tanjid Hasan Tamim scored a historic century, becoming the first Bangladeshi to reach the milestone on Australian soil.
• Fast bowler Hasan Mahmud set the tone on day one with a career-best 6-wicket haul.

Match Performance

• Bangladesh Batting: Finished day two at 351/6 (110 overs), leading by 153 runs.
• Tanjid Hasan Tamim: Scored 101 off 197 balls, showing patience against an attack including Starc, Hazlewood, Cummins, and Lyon.
• Key Contributions: Najmul Hossain Shanto added a dynamic 84 off 126 balls; Mominul Haque contributed 49, becoming Bangladesh's second-highest Test run-scorer.
• Australian Bowling: Despite a late flurry taking three wickets with the new ball, Australia remains on the back foot.

Bowling Bedrock

• Hasan Mahmud: Recorded 6/55 in 17 overs to dismantle Australia for 198 runs on day one.
• Support: Taskin Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain claimed two wickets each.
• Australian Effort: Steve Smith top-scored for the hosts with 71 runs.

Outlook

• Mehidy Hasan Miraz (32*) and Hasan Mahmud (13*) remain unbeaten after a 43-run seventh-wicket partnership.
• The team aims to extend the lead beyond 200 runs on day three to increase pressure on Australia.