Tanzid makes history as Bangladesh dominate first Australia Test

Tanzid Hasan hits first Bangladesh ton in Australia as tourists close Day Two of first Test on 351-6, leading by 153.Tanzid Hasan became the first Bangladeshi to score a Test century in Australia as the visitors dominated to reach 351-6 at stumps on the second day of the first Test in Darwin.Inspired by a superb 101 by opener Tanzid and an entertaining 84 from captain Najmul Hossain Shanto on Friday, Bangladesh lead the hosts by 153 runs with four wickets in hand.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Prichard Colon dies from boxing injury that resulted in 221-day comalist 2 of 4South Africa and Ghana’s Women’s World Cup dream alive, but Nigeria are outlist 3 of 4Pro-Palestine football fans lament West Ham for signing Manor Solomonlist 4 of 4Ex-Real coach Arbeloa sent off while his Fulham team walk off in Malagaend of listMehidy Hasan Miraz was not-out 32 at the close after being dropped by Cameron Green on the last ball of the day, with Hasan Mahmud alongside him on 13 after a gritty 40-run partnership.“They batted really well obviously,” Australian opener Jake Weatherald said.“We missed a few chances but all credit to them.“The wicket’s changed a bit since our first innings so we’re excited to get out there – it looks like a really good batting track.”Tanzid batted brilliantly in perfect conditions in the Northern Territory capital as Bangladesh chase a maiden Test win in Australia at the third attempt.Playing just his second Test, the 25-year-old looked in complete control against the Australian attack to make a piece of history.He had a let-off on 62 when he edged Nathan Lyon to first slip, where the usually reliable Steve Smith couldn’t hold on to a sharp chance.Tanzid brought up his ton with a push through mid-off off Lyon midway through the second session.He took 188 balls to reach triple figures, hitting eight fours and a huge six off Lyon.He perished soon after, trying to hit Lyon out of the ground but only finding Mitchell Starc at deep mid-off.