Tanzid makes history as Bangladesh dominate first Australia Test

Tanzid Hasan became the first Bangladeshi to score a Test century in Australia as the visitors dominated to reach 351-6 at stumps on the second day of the first Test in Darwin.

Inspired by a superb 101 by opener Tanzid and an entertaining 84 from captain Najmul Hossain Shanto on Friday, Bangladesh lead the hosts by 153 runs with four wickets in hand.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz was not-out 32 at the close after being dropped by Cameron Green on the last ball of the day, with Hasan Mahmud alongside him on 13 after a gritty 40-run partnership.

“They batted really well obviously,” Australian opener Jake Weatherald said.

“The wicket’s changed a bit since our first innings so we’re excited to get out there – it looks like a really good batting track.”

Tanzid batted brilliantly in perfect conditions in the Northern Territory capital as Bangladesh chase a maiden Test win in Australia at the third attempt.

Playing just his second Test, the 25-year-old looked in complete control against the Australian attack to make a piece of history.

He had a let-off on 62 when he edged Nathan Lyon to first slip, where the usually reliable Steve Smith couldn’t hold on to a sharp chance.