Darwin:Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz played a scintillating knock against Cricket Australia XI in Darwin ahead of the Test series. He smacked an unbeaten century to guide his side out of trouble on the opening day. Mehidy first added 30 runs with Hasan Mahmud before putting together a valuable 69-run partnership for the final wicket alongside Khaled Ahmed, who contributed 15 runs. On the other hand, Cricket Australia XI spinner Corey Rocchiccioli was the standout bowler, returning figures of 6 for 83 from 24 overs. The century also comes at an important stage of Bangladesh's preparations, with the first Test against Australia approaching.