Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz is eyeing off an historic series triumph in Australia as the Asian side look to boost their chances of appearing in next year’s ICC World Test Championship Final.
Miraz played a starring role in Bangladesh’s upset nine-wicket victory over the Aussies in Darwin in the first match of the two-game series, with the 28-year-old scoring a half-century to help give his side the ascendancy before completing a five-wicket haul on the final day to ensure the result.
It provides Bangladesh the opportunity to clinch a rare 2-0 series result when the teams move to Mackay in north Queensland for the second and final Test of the series and Miraz believes his side is well placed to complete the rout.
“Of course we are thinking that way (clinching the series) and we want to stay focused on the approach we’ve taken,” he said.
“Since we won the first match, an even bigger challenge awaits us. (But) winning a Test match is never easy. Right now, we just want to carry this momentum forward, and we’ll plan for the next match later.”
The victory came on the back of a disappointing thrashing to Cricket Australia XI just prior to the first Test when they were bowled out for just 54 in their second innings of Bangladesh’s only tour match, but Miraz said the side’s management never lost faith in their ability.