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Tanzid Hasan’s 101 lifts Bangladesh 153-run lead

8/14/2026

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Summary

Hasan’s Century

Tanzid Hasan scored 101, giving Bangladesh a 153-run lead at stumps on 14 August 2026.
Hasan Mahmud claimed 6 for 55, dismissing Australia for 198 in 53 overs on 13 August 2026.
Mitchell Starc became the leading left-arm bowler in Tests, reaching 434 wickets.
The match starts a 12-month, 20-Test schedule that includes tours of South Africa, India and England.

Summary

Boland Omitted

Australia omitted veteran pacer Scott Boland from the first Test, selecting returning Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazlewood.
Pat Cummins said the quick-bowling balance favoured Lyon’s spin-assisting role and that Boland will be reconsidered for the second Test in Mackay.
The Darwin venue has hosted only one first-class match in two decades, leaving players with limited local pitch data.

History

Historical Context

The 2005 Ashes, which began on 21 July 2005, saw England win the five-Test series 2–1, ending Australia’s 16-year hold on the urn. The defeat spurred Australian selectors to reshuffle the pace unit, introducing newcomer Shaun Tait. That post-2005 overhaul established a precedent for periodic test-team revisions that still shape selection decisions today.

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Hasan’s Century

Tanzid Hasan scored 101, giving Bangladesh a 153-run lead at stumps on 14 August 2026.
Hasan Mahmud claimed 6 for 55, dismissing Australia for 198 in 53 overs on 13 August 2026.
Mitchell Starc became the leading left-arm bowler in Tests, reaching 434 wickets.
The match starts a 12-month, 20-Test schedule that includes tours of South Africa, India and England.

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