Bangladesh continued their remarkable dominance over Australia on Day 2 of the first Test in Darwin, finishing the day at 351 for 6 and holding a commanding 153-run lead.
What began as a solid overnight platform turned into a day of patient, disciplined batting that has left the world No. 1 side under serious pressure at Marrara Oval.
Tanzid Hasan Scripts History
The standout performer was opener Tanzid Hasan, who produced a mature and composed 101 — his maiden Test century in just his second appearance.
The 25-year-old curbed his natural aggression and batted for more than five hours, blending solid defence with well-timed boundaries. His landmark innings made him the first Bangladesh batter to score a Test century on Australian soil.
Tanzid’s century was the centrepiece of Bangladesh’s strong reply after they had bowled Australia out for just 198 on Day 1.
Key Contributions
- Najmul Hossain Shanto played a fluent knock of 84, sharing a valuable partnership with Tanzid.
- Mominul Haque contributed a steady 49.
- Lower-order resistance from Mehidy Hasan Miraz (32*) and Hasan Mahmud helped Bangladesh close the day strongly after Australia made a brief comeback with the second new ball.
Australia’s Struggle Continues
Australia’s vaunted pace attack — Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins — managed only limited success. Hazlewood was the most effective, picking up two wickets, while Starc and Cummins claimed one each during a short burst with the new ball.
Despite that brief fightback, Bangladesh’s batters absorbed the pressure and rebuilt, leaving Australia with a significant deficit heading into Day 3.
Match Situation at Stumps (Day 2)
- Australia 1st Innings: 198 all out
- Bangladesh 1st Innings: 351/6
- Lead: Bangladesh by 153 runs
What It Means
This has been a historic start to Bangladesh’s first Test series in Australia since 2003. After skittling Australia for under 200 on the opening day (thanks largely to Hasan Mahmud’s six-wicket haul), the visitors have now backed it up with a disciplined batting performance.
Australia will need early wickets on Day 3 and a substantial response with the bat if they are to claw their way back into the contest. For now, Bangladesh hold a clear advantage in Darwin.
The Tigers are roaring — and Australia are under real pressure.
