Starc claims 10 to demolish Bangladesh in two days
It became the second-shortest Test ever played on Australian soil after Bangladesh were bundled for 95 on the second day
21/08Result
2nd Test, Bangladesh tour of Australia at Mackay, Aug 22-23 2026
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![Bangladesh]( "Bangladesh")
64 & 95 (38.3 ov) -
![Australia]( "Australia")
Player of the Match
21/08Result
2nd Test, Bangladesh tour of Australia at Mackay, Aug 22-23 2026
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![Bangladesh]( "Bangladesh")
64 & 95 (38.3 ov) -
![Australia]( "Australia")
Player of the Match
Day 2
Day 1
Six for Starc, six for Shoriful, Australia in front after 18-wicket opening day
Bangladesh were knocked over in just 34 overs for 64 but fought back to leave Australia eight down - though 101 runs in front - by the end of the first day
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