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Tanzid Hasan’s maiden Test century gives Bangladesh lead in Australia
Tanzid Hasan Tamim became the first Bangladesh batter to score a Test century in Australia, reaching his maiden hundred on day two of the opening Test in Darwin. The 25-year-old left-hander made…
The Story in Brief
Tanzid Hasan Tamim became the first Bangladesh batter to score a Test century in Australia, reaching his maiden hundred on day two of the opening Test in Darwin. The 25-year-old left-hander made 101 off 197 balls before being dismissed. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto was unbeaten on 79 as Bangladesh reached 286/3 at tea, stretching their lead to 88 runs. Mominul Haque made 49. Earlier, Hasan Mahmud's 6/55 had bowled Australia out for 198 on the first day. Taskin Ahmed also reached 300 international wickets during the match.
The Indian Opinion
Bangladesh's performance in Darwin punctures the lazy narrative that they are pushovers in Australian conditions. Their pace attack, led by Hasan Mahmud, has repeatedly troubled stronger sides away from home. Australia's batting fragility was exposed again, reminiscent of their struggles against spin earlier this year. The real test now is whether Bangladesh can push for a win on the final days, or if Australia's depth will rescue them.
Sources (2): timesofindia.indiatimes.com, rediff.com
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