Tanzid Hasan Tamid of Bangladesh celebrates scoring a century against Australia during play on day two of the first cricket test in Darwin,
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Opener Tanzid Hasan scored his maiden century in his second Test as Bangladesh reached 286 for three at tea on day two of the series-opener against Australia in Darwin on Friday (August 14, 2026), taking a first-innings lead of 88 runs.
Lefthander Tanzid became Bangladesh’s first century-maker in Australia in the nation’s third Test “Down Under” with 101 in 197 balls before slogging spinner Nathan Lyon to be caught by Mitchell Starc running in from long-off.
Captain and number four Najmul Hossain Shanto was 79 not out at the tea-break, with Mushfiqur Rahim on 26 on a sweltering afternoon at Marrara Oval.
Paceman Josh Hazlewood took Australia’s sole wicket in the first session, denying number three Mominul Haque (49) a half-century by having him caught behind.
Bangladesh resumed on 96 for one in the morning, having bowled Australia out for 198 on day one after home captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bat.
Bangladesh are playing their first Test series in Australia in 23 years. The second and final Test is in Mackay, Queensland from August 22.
Published – August 14, 2026 01:22 pm IST
