Tanzid Hasan becomes first Bangladesh batter to hit Test century in Australia

Playing only his second Test, Tanzid built his innings patiently before accelerating as Bangladesh moved ahead of Australia's first-innings total. The left-hander found support from captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, with the pair looking to stretch Bangladesh's advantage after a dominant opening day.

Tanzid had already brought up his maiden Test fifty earlier in the innings and reached the century mark after continuing his composed stay at the crease. His knock also took him past Hannan Sarkar's previous Bangladesh record of 76 for the highest individual Test.

What Happened

Tanzid's hundred has rewritten Bangladesh's record books in Tests played on Australian soil. The young opener has now surpassed that mark in just his second Test.

• Hannan Sarkar's 76 at Cairns in 2003 had remained the highest individual score by a Bangladesh batter in Australia for more than two decades.

• The visitors' batting response has now put them in an even stronger position, with Tanzid's historic century providing the defining moment of the innings.

• Bangladesh had entered the second day with momentum after Hasan Mahmud's six-wicket haul had reduced Australia to 198.

Key Details

Their partnership ensured that Australia's bowlers could not build sustained pressure as the visitors continued to add to their advantage.

• With Mominul gone, Shanto joined Tanzid and the Bangladesh captain continued to provide valuable support at the other end.

• His innings has also come against an Australian attack featuring Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon, making the achievement even more significant.

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