Tanzid Hasan achieved a remarkable milestone by scoring his maiden Test century during Bangladesh's impressive performance against Australia in Darwin. After two days of the first Test, Bangladesh finished at 351-6, establishing a commanding position over the hosts.

Tanzid reached his hundred with a single off Nathan Lyon, facing 188 deliveries, but soon after, he added only one more run before being caught by Mitchell Starc. His innings was pivotal, featuring crucial partnerships:

• 102-run stand with Mominul Haque (49) for the second wicket
• 93-run collaboration with skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto, who scored 84 from 126 deliveries

At the start of day two, Bangladesh resumed at 96-1, trailing by 102 runs after dismissing Australia for 198. They ended the day with a 153-run lead and four wickets remaining, surprising many with their disciplined batting approach, especially in their first Test on Australian soil since 2003.

The seventh-wicket partnership between Mehidy Hassan Miraz (32) and Hasan Mahmud (13) also proved significant as they added an unbroken 43 runs. Despite the reunion of Australia’s Big Four—Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, and Nathan Lyon—the visiting batters effectively countered their efforts.

Tensions flared when Starc confronted Miraz after a near collision during his follow-through, showcasing the competitive spirit in the warm conditions of the Northern Territory. This two-Test series marks the beginning of a challenging year for Australia, which includes 20 Test matches across multiple tours.