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.