Australia vs Bangladesh 2nd Test: Starc Takes 10 Wickets

Mackay, Australia — Australia produced a ruthless response to their defeat in Darwin, crushing Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in the second Test at Mackay to level the two-match series 1-1. Mitchell Starc led the demolition with a 10-wicket match haul as Bangladesh were bowled out for 64 and 95, with the contest ending inside two days.

Mitchell Starc, Shoriful Head 18-Wicket Day in Mackay

Mackay, Australia — The Australia vs Bangladesh 2nd Test began with a remarkable 18-wicket opening day in Mackay, where Mitchell Starc and Shoriful Islam produced matching six-wicket hauls in a dramatic contest dominated by the ball. Bangladesh were dismissed for 64 before Australia reached 165/8 at stumps, giving the hosts a 101-run lead.

Australia vs Bangladesh 2nd Test: Day 1 Highlights

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.

Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test: Day 1 Score

DARWIN, Australia — Bangladesh ended the opening day of the first Test against Australia in a strong position after dismissing the hosts for 198 and reaching 96 for 1 by stumps at Marrara Cricket Ground on Thursday. Australia won the toss and elected to bat first, but Bangladesh’s seamers repeatedly found the right areas and eventually claimed all 10 Australian wickets. Hasan Mahmud was the standout performer with career-best figures of 6 for 55.