New Tasmanian recruit scores 130 to help the CA XI take a commanding lead over Bangladesh at stumps on day two<\/p>\n
Rising batter Teague Wyllie has notched a statement century for the Cricket Australia XI in his first hit-out since being delisted by Western Australia.<\/p>\n
The proactive No.6 helped CA XI take a 73-run lead to stumps on the penultimate day of their three-day tour match against Bangladesh in Darwin.<\/p>\n
Wyllie puts Tigers to the sword with speedy century<\/p>\n
Things are only set to become more challenging for the tourists, who are playing at near full strength ahead of the two-match Test series that begins next week.<\/p>\n
Bangladesh managed 263 runs in their first dig and were 2-19 at stumps in their second after Campbell Thompson (2-10) struck twice in his three overs.<\/p>\n
Earlier, Wyllie (130 runs off 177 balls) raised his bat after only 131 deliveries, reaching triple figures with a single just before 4pm local time on Friday.<\/p>\n
“It was really nice to be able to contribute to the scoreboard and help put the guys in a very good position,” Wyllie said.<\/p>\n
The Tasmanian recruit passed his previous domestic red-ball high score of 104, though this match won’t count towards his first-class statistical record as both teams have fielded 13 players.<\/p>\n
He was eventually caught at deep extra cover attempting to slog Syed Khaled Ahmed (1-51) as the CA XI were bowled out for 355.<\/p>\n
Given Cameron Green is the only batter in Australia’s Test squad is younger than 31, the 22-year-old’s efforts were a reassuring glimpse into the future.<\/p>\n
They also came as a relief after fellow rising stars Campbell Kellaway (0) and Sam Konstas (1) sputtered and consigned Australia to 2-1 late on day one.<\/p>\n
Veteran left-hander Kurtis Patterson (53 runs off 91 balls) reprised his brilliant form from last summer, steadying the ship before Hasan Mahmud (4-42) clean bowled him.<\/p>\n
Australia took the lead during a 167-run stand for the sixth wicket between Wyllie and Jake Doran (76 off 102), who then edged to fine leg.<\/p>\n
Hasan Mahmud toils hard to earn four-wicket haul<\/p>\n
But it could hardly have been a stronger start to the summer for Wyllie, who in 2022 became the youngest Sheffield Shield centurion since Ricky Ponting.<\/p>\n
Wyllie delayed contract talks with WA in late 2025<\/a> given uncertainty around the side’s coach, and a desire to keep his options open.<\/p>\n By the time he was ready to commit, WA had pulled their offer, needing to absorb the returns of Jhye Richardson and Lance Morris from Cricket Australia’s central contract list.<\/p>\n Wyllie played a straight bat on Friday when asked whether he had a point to prove batting for the first time since his exit.<\/p>\n “I try not to go too far into that. I try to focus on the next ball, that’s the most important thing for me,” Wyllie said.<\/p>\n Bangladesh tour of Australia<\/p>\n Warm-up match\u00a0v Cricket Australia XI, August 6-8, Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin, 10am (local)<\/a><\/p>\n First Test: August 13-17, Marrara Stadium, Darwin, 10am (local)<\/a><\/p>\n