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Tanzid Hasan becomes first Bangladeshi with Test century in Australia
Tanzid Hasan became the first Bangladeshi to score a Test century in Australia as the visitors reached 351-6 at stumps on day two in Darwin, taking a 153-run lead. He made 100…
The Story in Brief
Tanzid Hasan became the first Bangladeshi to score a Test century in Australia as the visitors reached 351-6 at stumps on day two in Darwin, taking a 153-run lead. He made 100 off 188 balls, adding 102 runs with Mominul Haque and 93 with captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, who scored 84.
Bangladesh, ranked ninth in Tests, are playing their first Test in Australia since 2003. Australia were bowled out for 198 on day one. Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon struggled to contain the tourists in warm, tropical conditions.
The Indian Opinion
Narratives of Australian invincibility at home are premature. Bangladesh earned their lead with patient batting, but the real story is how Australia's vaunted attack failed to adapt. The second new ball brought three quick wickets, suggesting a door. Day three with the ball will reveal whether this is a genuine challenge or a fleeting surge from a side that last won in Australia in 2003.
Sources (3): sports.ndtv.com, sports.ndtv.com (2), timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 3 sources.
