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By Newzyy Staff — 2d ago
Australia’s attack struggled to make an impact on day two of the first men’s Test against Bangladesh, as the visitors extended their dominance with disciplined batting in the post-lunch session.
Bangladesh reached 181 for two at lunch, trailing by just 17 runs, with Tanzid Hasan leading the way on an unbeaten 74. His maiden Test half-century has anchored the innings alongside Mominul Haque (49) and Najmul Shanto (28*), who have built a steady platform with minimal risks. The surface, offering little pace and inconsistent bounce, has frustrated Australia’s bowlers, who have now used six different bowlers without breaking through.
The home side’s frustration was compounded when the ball, used for 50 overs, was deemed unfit and replaced. Australia will hope the new ball offers better rewards as the session resumes. Nathan Lyon, returning from injury, has found little assistance from the pitch, while Cameron Green’s role remains unclear after a mixed spell. Captain Pat Cummins has managed his attack carefully in the heat, but the lack of penetration has left the team searching for options.
Bangladesh’s approach has been methodical, capitalizing on loose deliveries while avoiding unnecessary risks. Their ability to grind down the bowlers has been evident in four consecutive strong sessions, with Tanzid’s composed innings setting the tone. As the afternoon session begins, Australia face the challenge of reversing the momentum before the follow-on becomes a realistic possibility.