Australia and Bangladesh commence second men's Test in Mackay
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 11:31 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Australia and Bangladesh are set to compete in the second men’s Test at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay. Play started at 10am AEST on August 21, 2026. The Australian cricket team finds itself in the spotlight as attention shifts from winter football codes. Live updates are being provided for the ongoing match.
- •Match begins at Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay.
- •Australia previously faced Bangladesh in Test matches this summer.
- •Australian fans are focusing on cricket as football seasons continue.
- •Live updates are available as the game progresses.
- 11:31 PMThe Guardian Sport — Australia v Bangladesh: second men’s Test, day two – live
- 11:00 PMThe Guardian Sport — Australia v Bangladesh: second men’s Test, day one – live
"Updates from the Great Barrier Reef Arena Start time in Mackay is 10am AEST Any thoughts? Email Megan Welcome to live OBO coverage of day two of the second Test between Australia and Bangladesh from the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay. Play begins at 10am AEST. Day one was quite something with 18 wickets falling in the day’s play. While Australia are on top with a lead of 101 runs, they will be disappointed in their inability to really pile on a commanding score and bat Bangladesh out of the contest. Continue reading...
"Updates from the Great Barrier Reef Arena Start time in Mackay is 10am AEST Any thoughts? Email Jonathan Welcome to live OBO coverage of the second Test between Australia and Bangladesh from the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay. Play begins at 10am AEST. As Australian sporting attention remains trained on the winter football codes the men’s cricket team somehow finds itself in the spotlight. Continue reading...
Sources
External links- The Guardian SportAug 22, 2026, 11:31 PMAustralia v Bangladesh: second men’s Test, day two – live
Updates from the Great Barrier Reef Arena Start time in Mackay is 10am AEST Any thoughts? Email Megan Welcome to live OBO coverage of day two of the second Test between Australia and Bangladesh from the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay. Play begins at 10am AEST. Day one was quite something with 18 wickets falling in the day’s play. While Australia are on top with a lead of 101 runs, they will be disappointed in their inability to really pile on a commanding score and bat Bangladesh out of the contest. Continue reading...
- The Guardian SportAug 21, 2026, 11:00 PMAustralia v Bangladesh: second men’s Test, day one – live
Updates from the Great Barrier Reef Arena Start time in Mackay is 10am AEST Any thoughts? Email Jonathan Welcome to live OBO coverage of the second Test between Australia and Bangladesh from the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay. Play begins at 10am AEST. As Australian sporting attention remains trained on the winter football codes the men’s cricket team somehow finds itself in the spotlight. Continue reading...
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