DARWIN, Australia — Bangladesh strengthened their position in the AUS vs BAN 1st Test on Day 2, reaching 351/6 at stumps after Australia were dismissed for 198 in their first innings at Marrara Stadium. The visitors now lead by 153 runs, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Hasan Mahmud unbeaten at the close.
- Bangladesh finished Day 2 on 351/6 after 110 overs.
- Australia were bowled out for 198 in their first innings.
- Tanzid Hasan scored his maiden Test century, making 101.
- Hasan Mahmud claimed 6/55 as Bangladesh dominated Australia’s first innings.
Bangladesh Extend Advantage in AUS vs BAN 1st Test
Bangladesh resumed the second day on 96/1 and continued to bat with discipline against Australia’s bowling attack. Mominul Haque and Tanzid Hasan initially consolidated the innings before their second-wicket partnership came to an end at 138.
Mominul was dismissed for 49 by Josh Hazlewood, but Bangladesh quickly recovered through Tanzid and Najmul Hossain Shanto. Their partnership added 93 runs for the third wicket and pushed the visitors deeper into a commanding position.
Tanzid Hasan Produces Maiden Test Century
Tanzid Hasan was the central figure of Bangladesh’s batting effort. The opener reached his maiden Test century from 197 balls, finishing with 101 runs, including eight fours and one six.
His innings ended soon after reaching the milestone when Nathan Lyon dismissed him at 231/3. Tanzid attempted to attack down the ground but was caught by Mitchell Starc at long-off.
The century also made Tanzid only the second Bangladesh batter identified in the supplied report to score a Test hundred against Australia. Shahriar Nafees had previously made 138 in Fatullah in 2006.
Shanto, Mushfiqur Keep Bangladesh Moving Forward
Najmul Hossain Shanto continued the momentum after Tanzid’s departure. The Bangladesh captain scored 84 from 126 balls, hitting seven fours and one six.
Shanto’s innings ended at 297/4 when Hazlewood found the outside edge and Steven Smith completed the catch. Mushfiqur Rahim then added 36 before Pat Cummins dismissed him at 308/6.
Litton Das was unable to add to the total and was caught by Smith off Mitchell Starc for a duck. That left Bangladesh six wickets down, but the lower order prevented Australia from making further inroads.
Mehidy and Hasan Mahmud Frustrate Australia
Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Hasan Mahmud spent the final part of the day at the crease, putting together an unbeaten 43-run stand from 24.3 overs.
Mehidy ended the day on 32 from 73 balls, while Hasan Mahmud was unbeaten on 13 after facing 76 deliveries. Their patient approach denied Australia a late breakthrough and allowed Bangladesh to finish on 351/6.
Bangladesh scored only 15 runs during the final 10 overs, but the slow scoring rate was less important than preserving wickets. Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain are still listed to bat.
Hasan Mahmud Dismantles Australia’s Batting
Australia’s first innings lasted 53 overs and ended at 198. Hasan Mahmud produced the most effective bowling performance of the innings, taking six wickets for 55 runs from 17 overs.
His victims included Travis Head, Jake Weatherald, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Steven Smith and Nathan Lyon. Ebadot Hossain and Taskin Ahmed added two wickets each.
Steven Smith provided Australia’s main resistance with 71 from 109 balls. However, wickets around his innings prevented the hosts from establishing a substantial total.
Australia’s First Innings Unravels
Australia lost Jake Weatherald and Travis Head early, leaving the hosts at 52/2. Marnus Labuschagne followed for just one, and Cameron Green’s dismissal soon after reduced Australia to 74/4.
Alex Carey and Beau Webster attempted to rebuild the innings, but Bangladesh continued to make breakthroughs. Carey was bowled by Ebadot Hossain for 19, while Taskin Ahmed removed Webster for 12.
Australia’s lower order could not provide enough support to Smith. Once Smith fell for 71, Hasan Mahmud completed his five-wicket haul and then removed Lyon to finish Australia’s innings at 198.
What Bangladesh Need on Day 3
Bangladesh will begin the third day with a substantial first-innings advantage and four wickets in hand. Mehidy and Hasan Mahmud will return to the crease with the opportunity to extend the lead before Australia’s bowlers can attack again.
Australia’s priority will be to break the partnership quickly and prevent Bangladesh from turning their 153-run advantage into an even larger deficit. The outcome of the opening session on Day 3 could therefore have a major influence on the direction of the Test.
FAQs
Who scored Bangladesh’s first century in the AUS vs BAN 1st Test?
Tanzid Hasan scored 101 from 197 balls, registering his maiden Test century during Bangladesh’s first innings.
Who took the most wickets for Bangladesh against Australia?
Hasan Mahmud was Bangladesh’s leading wicket-taker, finishing Australia’s first innings with figures of 6/55.
Day 2 Summary
Bangladesh ended the second day firmly ahead after turning Australia’s 198 all-out into a 153-run first-innings lead. Tanzid’s century, Shanto’s 84 and Hasan Mahmud’s six-wicket haul formed the major highlights of Bangladesh’s performance.
With Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Hasan Mahmud still unbeaten, Bangladesh have an opportunity to add significantly to their advantage when play resumes in Darwin.
Source attribution: This report has been prepared solely from the match scorecard, match flow and Day 2 match report supplied for the AUS vs BAN 1st Test.
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