Tanzid Hasan Tamim scored a century in Darwin, becoming the first Bangladeshi to score a century on Australian soil in a Test match against Australia. The young opener batted through one of the best bowling attacks in the world.

Bangladesh had already taken control by bowling Australia out for 198 in their first innings. The tourists then followed up with a disciplined innings, with opener Tanzid scoring a century and putting Bangladesh in a strong position in the ongoing first Test.

Tanzid Hasan Stands Tall Against Australia's Star-Studded Attack

Facing the fearful pace battery of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazelwood, Tanzid showed excellent temperament at the crease as a 25-year-old opener.

The right-handed opener reached a century in 188 balls, hitting eight fours and a six, including the special six over Nathan Lyon's head. This innings was also notable for Tanzid as it was his first century against Australia in Tests. The Bangladesh innings was extremely crucial in this match, as his brilliant stay at the crease allowed his teammates to capitalize on the excellent bowling display from the first two matches.

Tanzid's century made him a member of an exclusive club of Bangladeshi batters. Before him, only Shahriar Nafees had a hundred in Bangladesh's Test matches against Australia, and he scored 138 in Fatullah in 2006, so Tanzid became the second batter in Bangladesh's history to score a century in Tests against Australia, which happened twenty years after Nafees's hundred.

The feat perfectly underlined the brilliance of Tanzid's knock, which came against such odds and such a quality opposition.

First Bangladesh Batter to Score a Test Hundred in Australia

Tanzid's century not only helped him join an elite club but also became significant in another capacity. He became the first Bangladeshi batsman to score a Test hundred in Australia, which was another special achievement for Tanzid Hasan Tamim.

For a team that has struggled to post big scores in foreign conditions, especially in Australia, the opening batter's heroics were momentous. His century provided the visitors with an opportunity to make a statement in the first Test.

Tanzid's innings was a special one as it came on the back of two previous hundreds. However, his stay at the crease got cut short as soon as he crossed the three-figure mark.

The left-hander looked in the mood to take on Nathan Lyon again but fell prey to the Australian off-spinner.

Starc took a good catch at deep mid-off to remove the opener, who was looking to hit a six over backward square leg. At the time of his dismissal, Bangladesh were 243/3, having chased down Australia's 198 with ease. Najmul Hossain Shanto stayed not out on 57, while Mushfiqur Rahim was batting on 9.

Tanzid Hasan's Knock Puts Bangladesh in Command

From scoring a maiden Test hundred to becoming the first Bangladeshi opener to score a century in Australia, Tamim's Darwin knock had it all.

In addition, the 25-year-old's ton came at a crucial juncture as Bangladesh had already reaped the benefit of exploiting the Australian conditions.

Their bowlers had done a superb job in skitling the home side's top order for 198, and Tanzid made sure the visitors did not waste this golden chance.

For the young opener, this knock will always be a special one, as it arguably marks the beginning of his Test career.