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.

Cummins Opens Door to Australia Changes After Bangladesh Shock

DAVIN, Australia — Australia captain Pat Cummins has indicated that changes to the batting line-up could be discussed ahead of the second Test against Bangladesh after the visitors completed a historic nine-wicket victory on the fourth day. The defeat exposed Australia’s struggles with the bat and left the hosts with an unassailable 1-0 deficit in the two-match series.

AUS vs BAN 1st Test Day 3: Australia 161/4 at Stumps

DARWIN, Australia — AUS vs BAN 1st Test Day 3:  Australia reached 161/4 at stumps on day three of the first Test against Bangladesh at Marrara Oval on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The hosts remained 67 runs behind Bangladesh’s first-innings total of 426, with Cameron Green unbeaten on 43 and Alex Carey 19 not out after 53 overs.