Tanzid Hasan has created history by becoming the first Bangladesh batter to score a Test century in Australia. He achieved the feat during the first Test against Australia in Darwin. His 188-ball hundred came in just his second Test match.
Tanzid’s century broke the long-standing record of Hannan Sarkar. Sarkar’s 76 at Cairns in 2003 was previously the highest individual score by a Bangladeshi batter in Australia. The record had stood for more than two decades.
The young opener built his innings patiently before accelerating. He found support from Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto. The pair stretched Bangladesh’s advantage after a dominant bowling display.
Hasan Mahmud had earlier ripped through Australia’s batting line-up. He took 6/55 to dismiss the hosts for 198. This put Bangladesh in an excellent position to take control of the Test.
Tanzid and Mominul Haque combined for 102 runs for the second wicket. Mominul was dismissed for 49, caught behind off Josh Hazlewood. Shanto then joined Tanzid and provided valuable support as Bangladesh continued to build their lead.
The innings came against a star-studded Australian attack. It included Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon. This made the achievement even more significant.
For a player in only his second Test, the knock represents a major statement. It has placed Bangladesh firmly in control of a match they began as underdogs.
Tanzid Hasan’s Historic Century Puts Australia Under Huge Pressure
Bangladesh dominated day two of the first Test in Darwin. They finished at 6 for 351 with a lead of 153 runs.
Opener Tanzid Hasan scored his maiden Test century. He made 101 runs off 188 balls. He became the first Bangladesh batter to score a Test century in Australia. This was only his second Test match.
Tanzid showed the qualities of a traditional Test opener. He cut strongly, drove well, and rotated strikes. He also showed his white-ball skills by hitting a six. He was dropped on 62 by Steve Smith but continued his innings.
Tanzid shared a 102-run partnership with Mominul Haque. Mominul fell for 49. He then put on 93 runs with captain Najmul Hossain Shanto. Shanto scored 84. Mushfiqur Rahim also contributed 36.
Australia’s quicks fought back after tea. Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Pat Cummins each took a wicket. They used the second new ball to take 3 for 11. Steve Smith took the catch for all three wickets. This equaled Joe Root at the top of the all-time Test catches list with 218 grabs.
Bangladesh’s big lead means Australia faces a tough task. They have overcome a first-innings deficit of more than 100 runs to win at home only once this century. That was against Pakistan in 2010. Some members of Australia’s batting line-up will need to play a rescue role.
Tanzid was given a life on 0 when Nathan Lyon dropped him yesterday. He also survived a review on 44 when Australia burned a review. He eventually fell to Lyon just after reaching his century.
Australia used eight bowlers on a warm day. They gave overs to Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, and Beau Webster. Labuschagne nearly took a wicket on the final ball of the day, but a catch was dropped in gully. Australia will need a strong performance to get back into the match.
Bangladesh Shock Australia as Hasan Mahmud Stars on Test Opening Day
Bangladesh made a strong start to their first Test in Australia in 23 years. They bowled out the world’s top-ranked side for 198 and reached 96 for 1 at stumps on day one in Darwin.
Hasan Mahmud was the standout performer. He took 6 for 55, the third-best haul by a Bangladesh quick in Tests. His wickets included Steve Smith for 71.
Openers Jake Weatherald and Travis Head fell early. Marnus Labuschagne made just one run before being caught. Cameron Green also fell cheaply.
Wicketkeeper Alex Carey helped Smith steady the innings with a 55-run partnership. But Carey also fell, triggering another collapse. Taskin Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain also took wickets.
Smith, who was dropped twice in the slips, said it was not their best day. Mitchell Starc took the only wicket, removing Shadman Islam for 20. Tanzid Hasan and Mominul Haque then put on a 60-run partnership. They took Bangladesh safely to the stumps.
Smith said the pitch was tacky in the morning. He hoped Bangladesh would find similar conditions on day two. Bangladesh’s pace attack was hit by injuries, with Nahid Rana ruled out and Shoriful Islam sidelined until the second Test.
FAQs
Q. How many balls did Tanzid Hasan take to score his century?
A. Tanzid Hasan reached his century from 188 balls.
Q. Whose record did Tanzid Hasan break?
A. Tanzid Hasan broke Hannan Sarkar’s record of 76 runs.
Q. How many wickets did Hasan Mahmud take?
A. Hasan Mahmud took six wickets for 55 runs.
Q. How many runs did Australia score in their first innings?
A. Australia were bowled out for 198 runs.
Q. What Test wicket record did Mitchell Starc break?
A. Starc became the leading left-arm Test wicket-taker with 434 wickets.
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