AUS Vs BAN 1st Test: Tanzid Hasan Ton Adds To Australia’s Woes As Bangladesh Take Control On Day 2
Bangladesh tightened their grip on the first Test in Darwin with a dominant batting display on Day 2, finishing on 351/6 and taking a commanding 153-run first-innings lead over Australia’s 198. Tanzid Hasan starred with a composed maiden Test century (101 off 197), while Najmul Hossain Shanto made 84 and Mominul Haque contributed 49. Bangladesh were built on crucial partnerships, including a 102-run stand between Tanzid and Mominul and a 93-run partnership between Tanzid and Shanto, leaving Australia with a major task ahead on Day 3.
Australian players from left, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins and Marnus Labuschagne react at the close of play on day two of the first cricket test against Bangladesh in Darwin, Australia, Friday, Aug.14, 2026. | Photo: James Ross/AAPImage via AP
Hasan Mahmud of Bangladesh bats during play on day two of the first cricket test against Australia in Darwin, Australia, Friday, Aug.14, 2026. | Photo: James Ross/AAPImage via AP
Australian players celebrate after taking the wicket of Mushfiqur Rahim of Bangladesh during play on day two of the first cricket test in Darwin, Australia, Friday, Aug.14, 2026. | Photo: James Ross/AAPImage via AP
Josh Hazlewood of Australia, third right, celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Najmul Hossain Shanto of Bangladesh during play on day two of the first cricket test in Darwin, Australia, Friday, Aug.14, 2026. | Photo: James Ross/AAPImage via AP
Najmul Hossain Shanto of Bangladesh bats during play on day two of the first cricket test against Australia in Darwin, Australia, Friday, Aug.14, 2026. | Photo: James Ross/AAPImage via AP
Tanzid Hasan Tamim of Bangladesh leaps to avoid the ball while batting against Australia during play on day two of the first cricket test in Darwin, Australia, Friday, Aug.14, 2026. | Photo: James Ross/AAPImage via AP
Najmul Hossain Shanto of Bangladesh bats during play on day two of the first cricket test against Australia in Darwin, Australia, Friday, Aug.14, 2026. | Photo: James Ross/AAPImage via AP
Josh Hazlewood of Australia, right, celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Mominul Haque of Bangladesh during play on day two of the first cricket test in Darwin, Australia, Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. | Photo: James Ross/AAPImage via AP
Mominul Haque of Bangladesh bats during play on day two of the first cricket test against Australia in Darwin, Australia, Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. | Photo: James Ross/AAPImage via AP
Mitchell Starc of Australia appeals unsuccessfully for a wicket during play on day two of the first cricket test against Bangladesh in Darwin, Australia, Friday, Aug.14, 2026, | Photo: James Ross/AAPImage via AP
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