Mehidy Hasan Miraz hit an unbeaten 109 off 141 balls for Bangladesh against the Cricket Australia XI in Darwin on August 6, 2026. The innings featured 11 fours and four sixes and came at a key point in the warm-up contest.
Bangladesh had fallen to 105 for 5 before Miraz stabilised the innings and led his team to a total of 263 all out. His knock was important in saving the squad from an early top-order collapse.
Bangladesh is preparing for its first Test series in Australia in 23 years, which includes the tour match. It is also Bangladesh’s first bilateral tour to Australia in any format since 2008, with the first Test slated for the week of August 12, 2026 in Darwin.
How did Mehidy Hasan approach his innings under the new Australian conditions?
Mehidy Hasan was playing in Australia for the first time and admitted that the conditions were a real challenge. Initially, he focused on knowing the surface and forming partnerships before pivoting to accumulating runs once at the crease. “It was a bit challenging at the beginning.” I basically tried to play based on merit. Their bowlers bowled in excellent areas.
It was a little challenging for me because this was my first time playing under these conditions. I tried to adjust. I tried to form partnerships. Initially, I wasn’t looking to score runs. I was trying to find out how to adjust to the wicket. Later, when I had the opportunity, scoring runs became easy. That was my thot process,” Mehidy Hasan added, as reported by Cricbuzz.
What does the century mean for Mehidy heading into the first Test?
With the first Test against Australia set for the following week in Darwin, Mehidy Hasan undefeated hundred is directly related to his preparation and confidence heading into the series.
After a cautious start, Miraz converted a difficult situation at 105 for 5 into a match-defining performance, demonstrating his ability to adjust to Australian bowling and conditions. Mehidy Hasan emphasised the significance of the century in preparation for the following Test match. If I can maintain the perspective I had today, it will be beneficial to me. “It will also benefit the team,” Miraz explained.
