Tanzid Hasan scores Bangladesh's first Test century in Australia
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 10:38 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Tanzid Hasan made history by becoming the first Bangladesh batter to score a Test century in Australia on August 14, 2026. His innings of 101 runs helped Bangladesh take a substantial first-innings lead of 80 runs over Australia. This performance follows a surprising showing from the Bangladeshi bowlers, Hassan Mahmud's 6/55, which dismantled Australia's top order. With this century, Hasan not only sets a personal milestone but also joins an exclusive group of Bangladeshi players who have scored centuries against Australia across formats. The match is ongoing in Darwin, with Bangladesh currently leading.
- •Tanzid Hasan scores 101 runs in Darwin on August 14, 2026.
- •Bangladesh leads Australia by 80 runs in the first innings.
- •Hassan Mahmud takes 6 wickets, disrupting Australia's lineup.
- •Hasan's century is the first by a Bangladeshi in Tests in Australia.
- •Match is currently in progress with further play expected.
- 2:59 PMYahoo Sports — Tanzid Hasan creates history in 1st Test as Bangladesh put Australia under pressure in Darwin
- 10:54 AMYahoo Sports — Hasan hits Bangladesh's first century in Australia
- 10:54 AMBBC Sport — Hasan hits Bangladesh's first century in Australia
- 10:38 AMYahoo Sports — Tanzid Hasan Tamim creates history in Australia with sensational maiden Test century
- 8:40 AMYahoo Sports — Tanzid makes history as Bangladesh dominate first Australia Test
- 5:51 AMYahoo Sports — Full list of Bangladesh batters to score century in Australia: Tanzid Hasan creates history as first Test centurion Down under
"On day two of the first Test, Bangladesh showcased their prowess, establishing a commanding 153-run lead. Opener Tanzid Hasan celebrated his first Test century with a remarkable 101 runs, while captain Najmul Hossain Shanto added a vital 84 to the team's impressive total. Although Australia secured three quick wickets late in the day, Bangladesh's lower order held firm, ensuring a strong position by stumps.
"Tanzid Hasan Tamim achieved a historic Test century on Australian soil. Hasan Mahmud delivered a career-best bowling performance, taking six wickets. Australia was dismissed for 198, their lowest Test total against Bangladesh. Taskin Ahmed also reached 300 international wickets during the match. Bangladesh secured a significant first-innings lead over the hosts.
"Tanzid Hasan posted his maiden century in just his second Test to help guide Bangladesh to 351-6 at stumps on Friday and into a commanding position over Australia after two days of the Top End series opener in Darwin.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 2:59 PMTanzid Hasan creates history in 1st Test as Bangladesh put Australia under pressure in Darwin
On day two of the first Test, Bangladesh showcased their prowess, establishing a commanding 153-run lead. Opener Tanzid Hasan celebrated his first Test century with a remarkable 101 runs, while captain Najmul Hossain Shanto added a vital 84 to the team's impressive total. Although Australia secured three quick wickets late in the day, Bangladesh's lower order held firm, ensuring a strong position by stumps.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 10:54 AMHasan hits Bangladesh's first century in Australia
Tanzid Hasan Tamim becomes the first Bangladesh cricketer to score a Test century in Australia as the visitors continued to dominate on day two in Darwin.
- BBC SportAug 14, 2026, 10:54 AMHasan hits Bangladesh's first century in Australia
Tanzid Hasan Tamim becomes the first Bangladesh cricketer to score a Test century in Australia as the visitors continued to dominate on day two in Darwin.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 10:38 AMTanzid Hasan Tamim creates history in Australia with sensational maiden Test century
Tanzid Hasan Tamim achieved a historic Test century on Australian soil. Hasan Mahmud delivered a career-best bowling performance, taking six wickets. Australia was dismissed for 198, their lowest Test total against Bangladesh. Taskin Ahmed also reached 300 international wickets during the match. Bangladesh secured a significant first-innings lead over the hosts.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 8:40 AMTanzid 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.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 5:51 AMFull list of Bangladesh batters to score century in Australia: Tanzid Hasan creates history as first Test centurion Down under
Here's a look at all batsmen from Bangladesh who have scored a ton across ODI, Test and T20I formats in Australia after Tanzid Hasan makes Test history.
- Sky Sports—Tempers flare as Australia toil after Hasan's maiden Test ton
Tanzid Hasan posted his maiden century in just his second Test to help guide Bangladesh to 351-6 at stumps on Friday and into a commanding position over Australia after two days of the Top End series opener in Darwin.
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