Lethal left-armers star as Australia take 101-run lead against Bangladesh in second test
Travis Head is bowled by Shoriful Islam on day one of the second Test
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Travis Head is bowled by Shoriful Islam on day one of the second Test. The recalled Shoriful celebrated his first five-wicket haul in Tests after missing Darwin with a hamstring strain. All-rounder Cameron Green was 51 not out, with tailender Nathan Lyon on 10.
Furthermore, Eighteen wickets fell across three madcap sessions on the bouncy Mackay wicket, with Australia limping to 165 for eight at stumps but holding a 101-run lead after blasting out the tourists for 64 in the first innings. Starc delivered with a brilliant display of swing bowling, taking 6-12, including the first five wickets in 22 balls. The 36-year-old's masterclass saw Bangladesh bowled out just after lunch, but Najmul Hossain Shanto's men hit back hard on the back of Shoriful, who finished the day with 6-35.
In addition, With Australia trailing 1-0 in the two-match series and under fire after their stunning nine-wicket defeat in Darwin, Australia captain Pat Cummins won the toss and put his quicks to work on a wicket prepared like a Gabba pitch. A big score would get him past 11,000 career runs as well. Tea - Australia 50 for 3, trailing Bangladesh by 14 Bangladesh have been absolutely smashed in the first two sessions, but at least for the time being, they’re still in the game.
Moreover, The first ball will be bowled at 10am, and we will bring you rolling updates throughout the day.
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Travis Head is bowled by Shoriful Islam on day one of the second Test.
reliability low1/5 sourcesThe recalled Shoriful celebrated his first five-wicket haul in Tests after missing Darwin with a hamstring strain.
reliability low1/3 sourcesAll-rounder Cameron Green was 51 not out, with tailender Nathan Lyon on 10.
reliability low1/2 sourcesEighteen wickets fell across three madcap sessions on the bouncy Mackay wicket, with Australia limping to 165 for eight at stumps but holding a 101-run lead after blasting out the tourists for 64 in the first innings.
reliability low1/2 sourcesStarc delivered with a brilliant display of swing bowling, taking 6-12, including the first five wickets in 22 balls.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe 36-year-old's masterclass saw Bangladesh bowled out just after lunch, but Najmul Hossain Shanto's men hit back hard on the back of Shoriful, who finished the day with 6-35.
reliability low1/2 sourcesWith Australia trailing 1-0 in the two-match series and under fire after their stunning nine-wicket defeat in Darwin, Australia captain Pat Cummins won the toss and put his quicks to work on a wicket prepared like a Gabba pitch.
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A big score would get him past 11,000 career runs as well.
according to The Guardian — International EditionTea - Australia 50 for 3, trailing Bangladesh by 14 Bangladesh have been absolutely smashed in the first two sessions, but at least for the time being, they’re still in the game.
according to The Guardian — International EditionThe first ball will be bowled at 10am, and we will bring you rolling updates throughout the day.
according to The Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories +1August 22, 2026 — 9:55am Mackay: Australia’s under-siege batting line-up will have to wait to redeem their failings in Darwin, with skipper Pat Cummins winning the toss and electing to bowl on Saturday morning in Mackay.
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All-rounder Cameron Green was 51 not out, with tailender Nathan Lyon on 10.
omitted byLeft sidecovered byCenterEighteen wickets fell across three madcap sessions on the bouncy Mackay wicket, with Australia limping to 165 for eight at stumps but…
omitted byLeft sidecovered byCenterStarc delivered with a brilliant display of swing bowling, taking 6-12, including the first five wickets in 22 balls.
omitted byLeft sidecovered byCenterThe 36-year-old's masterclass saw Bangladesh bowled out just after lunch, but Najmul Hossain Shanto's men hit back hard on the back of…
omitted byLeft sidecovered byCenterWith Australia trailing 1-0 in the two-match series and under fire after their stunning nine-wicket defeat in Darwin, Australia captain Pat…
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