Tanzid Hasan’s Maiden Century Powers Bangladesh to Commanding Lead over Australia in Darwin Test

On August 14, 2026, Bangladesh took a 153-run lead after day two of the opening Test of the “Top End” series at Marrara Stadium, Darwin. Opening batsman Tanzid Hasan (25) scored a maiden Test hundred—101 off 197 deliveries—while fast bowler Hasan Mahmud claimed career-best figures of 6-55, dismissing Australia for 198 in their first innings. Bangladesh ended day two at 351-6, with captain Najmul Hossain Shanto on 84 and Mominul Haque on 49.

Tanzid Hasan Tamim Scripts History with Maiden Test Century in Darwin

The two-Test series (August 13-17 in Darwin, August 22-26 in Mackay) marks Bangladesh’s first Test tour of Australia since 2003 and the first Test played at Marrara since 2004. Australia entered the match with a full-strength “Big Four” pace attack—Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and off-spinner Nathan Lyon—while Bangladesh fielded a disciplined pace trio of Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain.

The Guardian

• Tanzid Hasan – 101 (188 balls), 5 fours, 1 six; 102-run partnership for the second wicket with Mominul Haque.

Tanzid Hasan Tamim Scripts History with Maiden Test Century in Darwin

• Hasan Mahmud – 6-55, the third-best innings figures by a Bangladeshi fast bowler, also taking the wickets of Jake Weatherald, Travis Head, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Steve Smith and Nathan Lyon.

Australia stunned by Bangladesh's Mahmud on day one of first Test

• Steve Smith – top-scored for Australia with 71, the only Australian batter to pass 30.

The Age (Australia)

• Bangladesh’s third-wicket stand: Shanto and Hasan added 93 runs.

Australia vs Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan's maiden Test century leaves tourists in charge in Darwin

• Australia’s first-innings total: 198 all out (53 overs).

Australia vs Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan's maiden Test century leaves tourists in charge in Darwin

• Bangladesh’s first-innings total at stumps: 351-6.

Australia vs Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan's maiden Test century leaves tourists in charge in Darwin

• “What a great moment in this young man’s career. Whatever happens in the rest of his career, he will not forget this hundred,” — Mark Waugh

Nine.com.au

• “Still plenty of cricket to be played, obviously,” — Steve Smith

Australia vs Bangladesh: Hosts humbled on first day of Test, skittled for 198 as Hasan Mahmud takes six first-innings wickets

• “Look, what's the state of Australian cricket?” — Ricky Ponting, former captain

Australia vs Bangladesh: Hosts humbled on first day of Test, skittled for 198 as Hasan Mahmud takes six first-innings wickets

• “It's my follow-through not your follow-through, get off the wicket!” — Mitchell Starc

Australia vs Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan's maiden Test century leaves tourists in charge in Darwin

Bangladesh’s dominant first-innings performance gives them a rare three-figure lead on Australian soil, a milestone that could shift the series momentum. The combination of disciplined fast bowling and a resilient opening partnership demonstrates Bangladesh’s growing capacity to compete in overseas conditions. For Australia, the collapse highlights vulnerabilities in the top order and raises questions about the effectiveness of their pace attack against disciplined opposition.

Bangladesh Bowls Out Australia for 198 in First Test Match

The second Test of the series is scheduled for August 22-26, 2026 at the Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay. Both sides will look to adjust strategies: Bangladesh to consolidate its lead, and Australia to recover from the early setback and re-establish dominance in the series.

Bangladesh Bowls Out Australia for 198 in First Test Match