Australia vs Bangladesh Live Streaming Online and Free Telecast in India, 2nd Test 2026, Day 2 Live Streaming & Telecast Details
Catch all the excitement from Day 2 of the Australia vs Bangladesh 2nd Test 2026, live from the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay on Friday, August 22. This crucial match, part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025–2027 cycle, sees Australia aiming to rebound after Bangladesh's historic win in the first Test.
Cricket fans are buzzing as the second Test match between Australia and Bangladesh enters its second day on Friday, August 22, 2026. This crucial encounter, part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025–2027 cycle, promises intense competition as Australia looks to bounce back after Bangladesh's historic nine-wicket victory in the first Test. The match is being held at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay, marking a significant event as Mackay makes its debut as Australia's 12th Test venue. Shoriful Islam Claims Maiden Five-Wicket Haul in Tests, Achieves Feat During AUS vs BAN 2nd Test 2026.
Australia vs Bangladesh 2nd Test 2026: Match Details
The 2nd Test is scheduled to take place from August 22 to August 26, 2026. Day 2 commences at 10:00 AM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) in Mackay. This series marks Bangladesh's return to Australian soil for Test cricket after 23 years.
Here are the key match details:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | 2nd Test, Day 2, Australia vs Bangladesh |
| Date | Friday, August 22, 2026 |
| Venue | Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay, Australia |
| Local Time | 10:00 AM AEST (UTC+10) |
| Indian Time | 5:30 AM IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Competition | ICC World Test Championship 2025–2027 cycle |
Live Streaming and Telecast in India
As of August 22, 2026, the Bangladesh tour of Australia, including this Test series, is being telecast live on the Star Sports Network in India. Additionally, fans can stream the matches live in India on the Jio Hotstar app and website. Coverage for Day 2 is to begin at 5:30 AM IST. Husband-Wife Duo Mitchell Starc and Alyssa Healy Engage in Hilarious Banter Over Dinner Bill, Video Goes Viral.
Series Context and Significance
This two-match Test series is a significant fixture in the ICC World Test Championship 2025–2027 cycle, providing crucial points for both Australia and Bangladesh. The series is part of a larger tour that also included white-ball matches earlier in the year. Australia named a 13-man squad for the series, including prominent players like Pat Cummins, Steve Smith, Nathan Lyon, and Mitchell Starc. The first Test was held at Marrara Stadium in Darwin from August 13 to 17, 2026, where Bangladesh secured a historic nine-wicket victory over Australia, their first-ever Test win on Australian soil. This series marks a notable occasion for Bangladesh to compete in the Test format on Australian pitches after a considerable gap of 23 years, offering a valuable experience for their squad.
As Day 2 unfolds, cricket enthusiasts will be keenly following every ball of this historic Test match, with confirmed broadcast details now available for key regions like India and the UK, ensuring fans don't miss any of the action.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 23, 2026 04:30 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
