Tanzid Hasan has etched his name into Bangladesh cricket history by becoming the first player from his nation to score a Test century on Australian soil. The young batter’s impressive 101, compiled off 197 deliveries in Darwin, marks a watershed moment for the cricket team’s touring record against one of the sport’s traditional powerhouses.
Hasan’s achievement extends beyond Test cricket, making him the inaugural Bangladeshi batter to record a century in any format while competing in Australia. His commanding performance helped Bangladesh establish a significant first-innings advantage of 80 runs, demonstrating his crucial role in the team’s competitive display during the match.
The milestone places Hasan in an exclusive group of Bangladeshi batters who have reached three figures against Australia across all formats. Mohammad Ashraful, Sharier Nafees, and Mushfiqur Rahim previously achieved this feat, though their centuries came in different circumstances. With his runs coming against a formidable Australian pace attack featuring Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc, Hasan’s performance suggests he may represent the future of Bangladesh batting strength on the international stage.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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