Australian vice-captain David Warner has backed up his drought-breaking triumph in Dhaka with another century on day three of the second Test against Bangladesh in Chittagong.
Warner scored 123 off 234 balls before paceman Mustafizur Rahman had him caught by a juggling Imrul Kayes at leg-gully to leave Australia 4-298 in Wednesday's second session.
He became just the sixth Australian player to score back-to-back Test hundreds in Asia - a remarkable achievement considering his previous struggles on the subcontinent.
The left-hander was stuck on 99 for a nervous 15 balls before playing Shakib Al Hasan through the covers for four to bring up his century.
Warner scored just five boundaries and took 209 balls to bring up what was easily the slowest of his 20 Test centuries.
It was a significant change of pace from a man who famously scored a ton off just 69 balls in 2012 against India at the WACA.
Warner's patient and methodical approach, in contrast to his aggressive century in Dhaka, earned him praise from coach Darren Lehmann after he reached 88 not out at stumps on Tuesday.
"The way he's adapted ... and actually gone about in a different way in the last couple of innings has been spectacular," Lehmann said.
"He only hit four boundaries today which is unusual for him. They spread the field quite a lot so it was hard for him to hit boundaries and play on the basis of how he (normally) plays.
"It's what you want from your leaders. He's been excellent, especially in the last couple of innings."
The road to Warner's century was not without drama.
Peter Handscomb was run out at the non-striker's end on 82 while attempting to sneak a single that would have allowed Warner to bring up his century.
Handscomb was quickly sent back by Warner but fell victim to a brilliant direct hit from Shakib at midwicket.
The pair combined for a 152-run stand and persevered through stifling heat on Tuesday which left Handscomb in need of medical treatment.
Warner also benefited from a dropped catch and a bungled stumping opportunity on day two.
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