Rising batter Teague Wyllie has notched a statement century for Australia A in his first hit-out since being delisted by Western Australia.
The proactive No.6 helped Australia A (355) take a 73-run lead to stumps on the penultimate day of their three-day tour match against Bangladesh in Darwin.
Things are only set to become more challenging for the tourists, who are playing at full strength ahead of the two-match Test series that begins next week.
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.
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.
"It was really nice to be able to contribute to the scoreboard and help put the guys in a very good position," Wyllie said.
The Tasmanian recruit passed his first-class high score of 104, before attempting to slog Syed Khaled Ahmed (1-51) and finding himself caught at deep extra cover.
Given no batter in Australia's Test squad is younger than 31, the 22-year-old's efforts were a reassuring glimpse into the future.
They also came as a relief after fellow rising stars Campbell Kellaway (0) and Sam Konstas (1) sputtered and consigned Australia to 2-1 on day one.
Veteran left-hander Kurtis Patterson (53 runs off 91 balls) reprised his brilliant form from the summer, steadying the ship before Hasan Mahmud (4-42) clean bowled him.
Australia took the lead in a 167-run stand for the sixth wicket between Wyllie and Jake Doran (76 off 102), who then edged to fine leg.
But it could hardly have been a stronger start to the summer for Wyllie, who in 2022 became the youngest Shield centurion since Ricky Ponting.
Wyllie delayed contract talks with WA in late 2025 given uncertainty around the side's coach, and a desire to keep his options open.
By the time he was ready to commit, WA had pulled their offer, needing to absorb Jhye Richardson and Lance Morris following their axings from Cricket Australia's central contract list.
Wyllie played a straight bat on Friday when asked whether he had a point to prove batting for the first time since his exit.
"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.
