AUS vs BAN: Tanzid Hasan Tamim's historic ton puts Bangladesh in driver's seat on Day 2

Bangladesh finished Day 2 of the first Test against Australia in a dominating position on 351/6, leading by 153 runs in the first innings. A maiden Test century from Tanzid Hasan Tamim (101) and a brilliant knock of 84 from captain Najmul Hossain Shanto helped the visitors surpass Australia’s first innings score of 198 quite easily, putting them in the driver’s seat.

Bangladesh resumed their innings on 96/1 on Day 2 with Tanzid Hasan Tamim (32) and Mominul Haque (35) at the crease. The duo extended their second-wicket partnership to 102 as Tanzid brought up his maiden Test fifty. However, Mominul Haque missed out on his milestone, getting dismissed for 49 by Josh Hazlewood (2/68), who managed to find his outside edge, which carried straight to wicketkeeper Alex Carey.

With Bangladesh on 138/2, captain Najmul Hossain Shanto walked to the crease and took Bangladesh’s innings forward alongside Tanzid Hasan Tamim. In the second session, the duo continued to extend their stand, taking Bangladesh into the lead. Captain Shanto led from the front, scoring his seventh Test half-century.

At the other end, Tanzid Hasan Tamim etched his name in the history books, becoming the first Bangladeshi batter to slam a Test century in Australia. The duo got involved in a massive 93-run stand for the third wicket before Tanzid took on Nathan Lyon to whack him over long off, only to hit it straight to Mitchell Starc.

He was given a rousing applause as he made his way back towards the pavilion. Following his dismissal, Shanto continued to build on his innings and got closer to his century. He got involved in another brilliant 66-run stand for the fourth wicket alongside Mushfiqur Rahim (36 off 55) as the duo sucked the juice out of Australia’s bowling attack.

Australia strike back with the second new ball

In the last session, the second new ball brought some success for the hosts as Josh Hazlewood’s golden arm again came to his team’s rescue, dismissing the Bangladesh skipper for 84, making him edge to Steve Smith at second slip.

Australia made the most of the tiny opening in Bangladesh's batting, leading to a flurry of wickets as Mitchell Starc (2/68) dismissed Litton Das for a 12-ball duck, while Pat Cummins removed a well-set Mushfiqur Rahim for 36 (55). In the end, a steady 43-run stand between Mehidy Hasan Miraz (32*) and Hasan Mahmud (13*) took Bangladesh to stumps without any more casualties.