Bangladesh vs Australia, 2nd Test Day 1: Starc's 6-12 Sinks Bangladesh for 64, Shoriful Hits Back with 6-35
Eighteen wickets fell on the opening day of the series decider at Mackay's Great Barrier Reef Arena - the third-most in an Australian day of Test cricket since 1975. Mitchell Starc ripped through Bangladesh for 64 in just 34 overs, only for Shoriful Islam to produce a career-best 6/35 and leave Australia wobbling at 165/8 by stumps.
This is a five-day Test (August 22-26) at Mackay, the 12th venue used for men's Test cricket in Australia. Day 1 is complete; play resumes Day 2 at 10:00am AEST.
Australia won the toss and chose to field. Bangladesh were bowled out for just 64 in 34 overs, their fourth-lowest Test total ever, as Mitchell Starc took 6/12. Bangladesh hit straight back with the ball: Shoriful Islam took 6/35 - doubling his previous best Test haul - to leave Australia 165/8 at the close of Day 1, an overall lead of 101 runs. Bangladesh go into this match 1-0 up in the two-Test series after their historic 9-wicket win in Darwin.
Bangladesh Collapse to 64
Sent in to bat after Australia won the toss, Bangladesh never recovered from a brutal new-ball burst. Mitchell Starc took six wickets in just ten overs, and the innings was over inside an hour of the second session, lasting only 34 overs in total. Mushfiqur Rahim's departure - bowled through bat and pad by Pat Cummins after facing 41 balls - summed up the morning, and Bangladesh slipped to 35/6 at lunch before folding for 64, their fourth-lowest total in Test history.
Shoriful Islam Fires Back
Bangladesh responded immediately. Taskin Ahmed removed the returning Matt Renshaw, caught in the slips for 8, and Shoriful Islam struck with the second ball of his spell, getting Travis Head to chop on - the third time he has dismissed Head in the series. Australia were 3 down for just 50 by tea. From there Shoriful kept coming, doubling his previous Test-best return to finish with 6/35 as Australia slid to 165/8 at stumps, a lead of 101 with two wickets in hand.
| Innings | Score | Key Bowling |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh, 1st Innings | All Out, 64 (34 ov) | Starc 6/12 |
| Australia, 1st Innings (in progress) | 165/8 | Shoriful Islam 6/35 |
Series Context
Bangladesh arrive at Mackay 1-0 up in the two-match series after a historic 9-wicket win in Darwin, their first-ever Test victory on Australian soil. A result either way at Mackay will settle the series, and Day 1's 18 wickets have set up a match that could move fast from here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Bangladesh's first-innings total?
64 all out in 34 overs, their fourth-lowest total in Test history.
What are Australia's figures at stumps on Day 1?
165/8, a lead of 101 runs, with Shoriful Islam taking 6/35.
Who took 6 wickets for Australia?
Mitchell Starc, with figures of 6/12 in 10 overs.
What's the series score?
Bangladesh lead 1-0 after winning the 1st Test in Darwin by 9 wickets. This 2nd Test at Mackay decides the series.
Where is the 2nd Test being played?
Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay - the 12th different venue used for men's Test cricket in Australia.