Australia vs Bangladesh Live Streaming Online and Free Telecast in India, 2nd Test 2026
Catch the Australia vs Bangladesh 2nd Test 2026 live! Find out where to watch the crucial ICC World Test Championship match from Mackay, Australia, starting August 22, 2026. Get telecast details for Star Sports & JioHotstar in India, free streaming on 7plus & DAZN in Australia & UK, and Willow TV in the USA.
Cricket enthusiasts globally are gearing up for a gripping encounter as Australia takes on Bangladesh in the second Test of their two-match series. Following Bangladesh's stunning nine-wicket victory in the first Test in Darwin, the focus now shifts to the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay, which will host its inaugural men's Test match. Australia, fresh off a 4-1 Ashes triumph earlier this year, will be eager to level the series, while Bangladesh aims for a historic series win. Mackay Weather Forecast and Rain Chances for Australia vs Bangladesh 2nd Test 2026.
The series is a crucial part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle, adding significant weight to every session of play. With key players like Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon returning from injury for Australia, and Litton Das boosting Bangladesh's squad, expect a fiercely contested match.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Teams | Australia vs Bangladesh |
| Match | 2nd Test |
| Series | NRMA Insurance Northern Australia Test Series |
| Competition | ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 |
| Dates | August 22-26, 2026 |
| Venue | Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay, Australia |
| Local Start | 10:00 AM AEST (UTC+10) |
| IST Start | 5:30 AM IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Bangladesh Start | 6:00 AM BST (UTC+6) |
| UK Start | 1:00 AM BST (UTC+1) |
Live Streaming and Telecast Information
India
In India, the Australia vs Bangladesh 2nd Test will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network. For live streaming, viewers can tune into the JioHotstar app and website. Please note that JioHotstar is a subscription-based service, and there is no confirmed free telecast for this specific series in India. Australia Playing XI for 2nd Test vs Bangladesh Announced: Matt Renshaw Returns as Jake Weatherald Misses Out.
The 2nd Test promises to be a thrilling contest as both teams vie for supremacy in this crucial World Test Championship fixture. Don't miss a moment of what is shaping up to be a historic series.
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