Opening batter Tanzid Hasan's maiden Test century made history in Australia as Bangladesh finished day two of the opening Test in a dominant position in Darwin on Friday.
Bangladesh threw away the script as they ended day one in Darwin in charge of the first Test against juggernauts Australia on Thursday.
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto admits the extra bounce in the pitches will be a factor in their historic Test series in Australia, but insists his team will be "well prepared" for the occasion.
Bangladesh seamer Taskin Ahmed says he is really excited as he looks forward to his first-ever Test match in Australia, saying the country is his "favourite place to bowl".
Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons admits his team "let ourselves down" after collapsing to 54 all out and a defeat in a three-day practice match ahead of the Test series against Australia.
Bangladesh received a welcome boost ahead of the Test series in Australia after Litton Das was declared fit and added to the squad for the two-match series.