When is Australia vs Bangladesh 2nd Test 2026? Know Date and Time in IST

The highly anticipated second Test between Australia and Bangladesh is scheduled to commence on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay, Queensland. This match marks a significant moment in the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle, as Bangladesh undertakes its first Test tour of Australia in 23 years. Bangladesh's Historic Winning Moment Video: Watch BAN Register Their Maiden Test Win Against AUS in Australia

Play is slated to begin at 10:00 AM AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) each day, translating to an early start of 5:30 AM IST (Indian Standard Time) for fans in India.

AUS vs BAN 2nd Test 2026 Match Details at a Glance

The series follows a historic first Test held at Marrara Stadium in Darwin from August 13-17. This two-match series brings Test cricket to northern Australia, with both Darwin and Mackay hosting matches during the Australian winter.

Where to Watch AUS vs BAN 2nd Test 2026

For Australian viewers, the entire Test series will be broadcast live and ad-break free on Foxtel and available for streaming on Kayo Sports. In Pakistan, fans can stream the series live on Tapmad, which holds multi-year rights for all Australia home series. For fans in the UK, the Australia vs Bangladesh Test series is available for free streaming on DAZN. In the USA, Willow TV, available via services like Sling TV, holds broadcast rights for Australian and Bangladeshi matches. Cricket fans in India can tune into the Star Sports Network for live television telecast of the Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test. For digital viewers, the match will be available for live streaming on the JioStar App.  Viewers in other regions are advised to check their local sports broadcasters and streaming platforms for definitive coverage information. Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman Congratulates Cricket Team on Video Call Following Historic Test Win Over Australia

Team Form and Head-to-Head

Australia enters the second Test fresh off a dominant 4-1 Ashes victory over England earlier this year. They are currently one of the leading sides in the ICC World Test Championship standings.

Bangladesh, on the other hand, has experienced a mixed Test season in 2026. They secured an impressive 2-0 home series win against Pakistan in May, demonstrating their growing prowess. However, their momentum was somewhat halted by a heavy defeat to Zimbabwe in June. In their immediate preparation for the current series, Bangladesh also suffered an innings-and-38-run loss to a Cricket Australia XI in a three-day warm-up match in Darwin, raising questions about their readiness for the Australian conditions.

Historically, Australia has held a significant advantage in Test encounters against Bangladesh, leading the head-to-head record with five wins from seven matches. Bangladesh has now secured two Test victories against Australia: their first came in the opening Test of the 2017 series, where they triumphed by 20 runs in Dhaka, and their second was a historic nine-wicket win in the first Test of this current series in Darwin. This series marks a crucial opportunity for Bangladesh to continue challenging that record on Australian soil.

As the series progresses, All eyes will now be on Mackay to see whether Bangladesh can secure another victory and seal the series 2-0 in Australian conditions—a landmark achievement if they pull it off. Alternatively, Australia will be aiming to bounce back from their first-Test defeat and level the series 1-1 on home soil. The tour is a testament to the growing global reach of Test cricket and promises another engrossing contest.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 17, 2026 12:45 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).