Aug 14 (Reuters) - Opener ⁠Tanzid Hasan scored his maiden ⁠half-century in his second test to ‌help Bangladesh reach 181 for two at lunch on day two of the series-opener against ​Australia in Darwin on ⁠Friday, trimming the ⁠hosts' first innings lead to 17 runs.

• Lefthander ⁠Tanzid ‌was 74 not out, with number four Najmul Hossain ⁠Shanto on 28 on a sweltering ​afternoon at ‌Marrara Oval.

• Paceman Josh Hazlewood took ⁠Australia's sole ​wicket in the first session, denying number three Mominul Haque (49) a half-century ⁠by having him caught behind.

• ​Bangladesh resumed on 96 for one in the morning, having bowled Australia out ⁠for 198 on day one after home captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bat.

• Bangladesh are ​playing their first test ⁠series in Australia in 23 years. ​The second and final ‌test is in Mackay, ​Queensland from August 22.

(Reporting by Ian Ransom; Editing by Peter Rutherford)