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Australia v Bangladesh second Test day two
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The gist
Mitchell Starc took 6/12 as Australia lead Bangladesh by 101 runs after day one. The second Test in Mackay sees Australia seeking to level the series after Bangladesh's historic win.
Background
Bangladesh won the first Test in Darwin by nine wickets, their first Test win in Australia. Australia made one change, bringing in Matt Renshaw for Jake Weatherald, while Bangladesh recalled Shoriful Islam. Day one of the second Test saw 18 wickets fall, with Starc taking 6/12 and Shoriful 6/35, leaving Australia with a lead of 101 runs.
How it unfolded
- Aug 16, 2026Bangladesh beat Australia by nine wickets in the first Test in Darwin, their first Test win in Australia.
- Aug 22, 2026Day one of the second Test in Mackay: Australia win toss and bowl first. Mitchell Starc takes 6/12 as Bangladesh are all out for 64. In reply, Australia stumble to 165/8, with Shoriful Islam taking 6/35. Cameron Green remains unbeaten on 51.
- Aug 23, 2026Day two begins with Australia leading by 101 runs. The live blog reports on the day's play.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Australia captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to field, a decision that paid off with Starc's early wickets.
- Analysts
- The pitch at the Great Barrier Reef Arena is bouncy and assists swing bowling, leading to the high number of wickets.