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Australia win second Test vs Bangladesh
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The gist
Australia won the second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay. The series is now level at 1-1.
Background
Bangladesh had won the first Test in Darwin by nine wickets, their first-ever Test win on Australian soil, to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Australia needed to win the second Test to level the series.
How it unfolded
- Aug 16, 2026Bangladesh won the first Test in Darwin by nine wickets, their first-ever Test win in Australia.
- Aug 22, 2026Australia won the toss and elected to field in the second Test in Mackay.
- Aug 23, 2026On day two, Australia had a lead of 101 runs with Cameron Green on a half-century.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Australia captain Pat Cummins acknowledged Bangladesh outplayed them in the first Test, saying 'They outplayed us in all facets, they were patient and disciplined.'
- Public
- Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto hailed the first Test win as the country's 'biggest win so far in any format.'