Mitchell Starc's 10-Wicket Haul Seals Australia's Win in AUS vs BAN 2nd Test 2026; Draw Series 1–1 Against Bangladesh
Mitchell Starc delivered a stunning ten-wicket performance, leading Australia to an emphatic innings and 51-run victory over Bangladesh in the second Test at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay on August 23, 2026. This dominant win ensured the two-match series finished in a 1-1 draw, with Bangladesh crumbling inside two days.
Mitchell Starc delivered a devastating performance, claiming ten wickets across both innings, to power Australia to an emphatic innings and 51-run victory against Bangladesh in the second Test of the Bangladesh tour of Australia 2026. The win, wrapped up well inside two days at the Great Barrier Reef Arena, saw Australia bounce back from their shock defeat in Darwin to level the series 1-1. 22 Balls, 5 Wickets! Mitchell Starc Dismantles Bangladesh Batters With Fiery Spell in AUS vs BAN 2nd Test 2026 (Watch Video).
Australia Win 2nd Test
A massive response in Mackay to wrap the Test up just after tea on day two.
All the #AUSvBAN action: https://t.co/drrfqp5tb0 pic.twitter.com/30BmhX6SAz
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) August 23, 2026
Bangladesh, after being bowled out for just 64 in their first innings, could only manage 95 in their second, succumbing to the Australian pace and bounce on offer.
Mitchell Starc's Dominance and Australian Bowling Prowess
Mitchell Starc was undoubtedly the star of the show. He was the wrecker-in-chief, bagging six wickets in the first innings and four in the second innings to complete his ten-wicket match haul.
In the second innings, Starc finished with figures of 4 for 39. He was ably supported by Pat Cummins, who bowled with ruthless discipline to pick up 3 wickets for just 10 runs from his 10 overs in Bangladesh's second innings. Nathan Lyon also chipped in with crucial wickets, including the final two after the tea break on Day 2, sealing Australia's victory with a catch by Starc off his own bowling to dismiss Shoriful Islam.
Bangladesh's Batting Collapse and Cameron Green's Resistance
Bangladesh's batting lineup struggled immensely against the Australian attack on a pitch that offered significant pace and bounce, a stark contrast to the conditions in the first Test. Their first innings total of 64 and second innings total of 95 highlighted their struggles.
Mushfiqur Rahim was a lone warrior for Bangladesh in the second innings, battling hard to score 29 runs from 80 balls as wickets fell around him.
Australia, batting once, posted a total of 210. Cameron Green was the standout performer with the bat for the hosts, scoring a crucial 67 runs. Despite Green's efforts, Bangladesh's Shoriful Islam also had a memorable outing with the ball, claiming an impressive 7-fer in Australia's first innings. Shoriful Islam Claims Maiden Five-Wicket Haul in Tests, Achieves Feat During AUS vs BAN 2nd Test 2026
Match Details
The second Test commenced on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM LOCAL time at the Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay. The match concluded inside two days, with Australia securing the victory on August 23, 2026.
Josh Hazlewood expressed his enjoyment bowling at the ground, noting the helpful wind and good bounce. Cameron Green also highlighted the personal significance of the series and the team's excitement for the upcoming white-ball series against South Africa.
Australia's dominant performance in Mackay ensures that they share the spoils with Bangladesh, setting the stage for future encounters between the two nations after a hard-fought series.
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