Mackay, Australia — The Australia vs Bangladesh 2nd Test produced a dramatic opening day in Mackay on August 22, with 18 wickets falling as Bangladesh were bowled out for 64 before Australia reached 165/8 at stumps. Australia, after electing to field, ended the day with a 101-run lead.
- Key Highlights:
- Bangladesh were bowled out for 64 in 34 overs.
- Mitchell Starc claimed 6/12 from 10 overs.
- Shoriful Islam responded with 6/35 as Australia slipped to 148/8.
- Cameron Green remained unbeaten on 51 from 81 balls.
- Nathan Lyon was unbeaten on 10 as Australia finished 165/8 after 40 overs.
Bangladesh Collapse to 64
Australia made an immediate impact after choosing to bowl first. Mitchell Starc removed Shadman Islam with the first ball of the innings and continued to dismantle Bangladesh’s top order.
Tanzid Hasan was dismissed for a duck in Starc’s second over, followed immediately by Najmul Hossain Shanto. Mominul Haque was the fourth Bangladesh batter to fall, leaving the visitors at 10/4.
Starc then removed Litton Das for another duck and completed his six-wicket haul when Shoriful Islam was caught behind late in the innings. Bangladesh’s lower order provided some resistance, but the innings ended at 64 in 34 overs.
Taijul Islam remained unbeaten on 11, while Shoriful Islam made 14 from 19 balls. Mehidy Hasan Miraz scored 11 and Hasan Mahmud added 10.
Mitchell Starc Takes Six Wickets
Starc finished with extraordinary figures of 10 overs, six maidens, 12 runs and six wickets. Pat Cummins supported him with three wickets for 25 runs, while Josh Hazlewood took one wicket for 18 runs.
Starc’s victims were Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mominul Haque, Litton Das and Shoriful Islam.
Australia Lose Eight Wickets Despite Green Fifty
Australia also found batting difficult once Bangladesh began bowling. Travis Head made 22 before Shoriful Islam bowled him, while Matt Renshaw scored eight before falling to Taskin Ahmed.
Marnus Labuschagne was dismissed for four and Steven Smith provided Australia’s strongest support with 42 from 74 balls. Smith’s dismissal at 118/4 opened the door for another Bangladesh fightback.
Shoriful Islam then produced a superb spell. He removed Beau Webster for a golden duck, Pat Cummins without scoring and Mitchell Starc for one. Australia fell from 118/4 to 148/8.
Cameron Green held the innings together. He reached his half-century from 80 balls and finished unbeaten on 51 from 81 deliveries, including eight fours.
Nathan Lyon joined Green and remained unbeaten on 10 from 28 balls. The pair guided Australia through the final overs, with Australia closing on 165/8 after 40 overs.
Bangladesh 1st Innings: 64 All Out
| Batter | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadman Islam c Green b Starc | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Tanzid Hasan c Webster b Starc | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mominul Haque c Green b Starc | 9 | 16 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 56.25 |
| Najmul Hossain Shanto lbw b Starc | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mushfiqur Rahim b Cummins | 5 | 42 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 11.90 |
| Litton Das lbw b Starc | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz c Webster b Cummins | 11 | 51 | 86 | 1 | 0 | 21.56 |
| Hasan Mahmud c Lyon b Hazlewood | 10 | 36 | 48 | 1 | 0 | 27.77 |
| Taijul Islam not out | 11 | 26 | 45 | 2 | 0 | 42.30 |
| Taskin Ahmed c Renshaw b Cummins | 1 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 14.28 |
| Shoriful Islam c Carey b Starc | 14 | 19 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 73.68 |
| Extras | 3 | lb 1, nb 2 | ||||
| Total | 64 | 34 overs, RR 1.88 | ||||
Bangladesh Fall of Wickets
- 1-0 (Shadman Islam, 0.1 ov)
- 2-9 (Tanzid Hasan, 2.1 ov)
- 3-9 (Najmul Hossain Shanto, 2.2 ov)
- 4-10 (Mominul Haque, 4.5 ov)
- 5-12 (Litton Das, 6.4 ov)
- 6-21 (Mushfiqur Rahim, 15.3 ov)
- 7-36 (Mehidy Hasan Miraz, 24.3 ov)
- 8-38 (Hasan Mahmud, 25.5 ov)
- 9-39 (Taskin Ahmed, 28.1 ov)
- 10-64 (Shoriful Islam, 33.6 ov)
Australia Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECON |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | 10 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 1.20 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 11 | 2 | 18 | 1 | 1.63 |
| Pat Cummins | 10 | 4 | 25 | 3 | 2.50 |
| Beau Webster | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 2.66 |
Australia 1st Innings: 165/8
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Head b Shoriful Islam | 22 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 81.48 |
| Matt Renshaw c Tanzid Hasan b Taskin Ahmed | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Marnus Labuschagne b Shoriful Islam | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 44.44 |
| Steven Smith lbw b Shoriful Islam | 42 | 74 | 6 | 0 | 56.75 |
| Cameron Green not out | 51 | 81 | 8 | 0 | 62.96 |
| Alex Carey c Hasan Mahmud b Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 62.50 |
| Beau Webster lbw b Shoriful Islam | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Pat Cummins c Litton Das b Shoriful Islam | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mitchell Starc b Shoriful Islam | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.66 |
| Nathan Lyon not out | 10 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 35.71 |
| Extras | 22 | b 8, lb 8, nb 6 | |||
| Total | 165/8 | 40 overs, RR 4.12 | |||
| Yet to bat | Josh Hazlewood | ||||
Australia Fall of Wickets
- 1-22 (Matt Renshaw, 2.6 ov)
- 2-40 (Travis Head, 7.2 ov)
- 3-41 (Marnus Labuschagne, 7.5 ov)
- 4-118 (Steven Smith, 25.5 ov)
- 5-145 (Alex Carey, 30.6 ov)
- 6-146 (Beau Webster, 31.3 ov)
- 7-146 (Pat Cummins, 31.5 ov)
- 8-148 (Mitchell Starc, 33.1 ov)
Bangladesh Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECON |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taskin Ahmed | 11 | 1 | 41 | 1 | 3.72 |
| Hasan Mahmud | 12 | 3 | 56 | 0 | 4.66 |
| Shoriful Islam | 11 | 2 | 35 | 6 | 3.18 |
| Taijul Islam | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 2.60 |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4.00 |
Close of Play
Australia finished Day 1 at 165/8 after 40 overs, with Cameron Green unbeaten on 51 and Nathan Lyon on 10. The hosts held a 101-run lead after Bangladesh’s first-innings total of 64.
The opening day also featured several reviews. Bangladesh challenged the lbw decision against Najmul Hossain Shanto, but the decision remained umpire’s call. Australia successfully reviewed the decision against Litton Das, while Steven Smith’s review was also ruled umpire’s call.
Australia reached 50 in 9.5 overs and 100 in 20.1 overs. Bangladesh reached 50 in 30.4 overs before being dismissed for 64 at 33.6 overs.
Match Details
| Match | Australia vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test |
|---|---|
| Venue | Mackay |
| Dates | August 22-26, 2026 |
| Series | Bangladesh tour of Australia, 2026 |
| Toss | Australia elected to field |
| Day 1 Score | Australia 165/8 (40 overs) |
| Bangladesh 1st innings | 64 all out (34 overs) |
| Lead | Australia lead by 101 runs |
| Top scorer | Cameron Green 51* |
| Best bowler | Mitchell Starc 6/12 |
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