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Emerging Test prospect smashes century against Bangladesh in reminder to selectors West Australian young gun and future Test hopeful Teague Wyllie has continued to press his claims for higher honours, leading Cricket Australia XI to a commanding first-innings lead over Bangladesh in Darwin. Jake Doran and captain Kurtis Patterson also starred with the bat as the hosts built a 92-run advantage heading into the second innings. Watch every ball of Australia vs Bangladesh Test Series live and ad-break free during play with Fox Cricket on Kayo | New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1. Cricket Australia XI enjoyed a dominant day with the bat, led by West Australian Teague Wyllie, who produced an outstanding century against Bangladesh in Darwin. The 22-year-old, two-time Sheffield Shield winner, finished with 130 from 177 balls, including 16 fours at a strike rate of 73.44. Jake Doran also impressed with 76 from 102 deliveries, striking 10 boundaries, while captain Kurtis Patterson raised his bat for a composed half-century, finishing with 53 from 91 balls. The Australians recovered superbly after a difficult finish to day one, when they closed at 2/51 following early dismissals for Test hopefuls Sam Konstas and Campbell Kellaway, who managed just one run between them. Cricket Australia XI was eventually bowled out for 355, securing a 92-run first-innings lead after dismissing Bangladesh for 263 on the back of Corey Rocchiccioli’s six-wicket haul, with the spinner continuing to strengthen his case for higher honours. For Bangladesh, Hasan Mahmud was the pick of the bowlers with 4-68 from 19 overs, while Taskin Ahmed and Mehidy Hasan Miraz claimed two wickets apiece. Bangladesh then faced five overs before stumps, with Cricket Australia XI striking twice to leave the tourists 2/19 and still trailing by 73 runs. Campbell Thompson made an immediate impact for the Australians, claiming both wickets as Mominul Haque and Shadman Islam fell cheaply in the second innings. Cricket Australia XI will be eager to build on its strong position heading into the final day of the three-day match as Bangladesh continues its Australian tour ahead of further matches in Darwin and Mackay over the coming month. The match continues to provide Australia’s next generation of Test hopefuls with a valuable opportunity to press their claims for national selection, and while several players have taken that chance with both hands, others are still searching for their breakthrough performance.