Australia restricts Bangladesh to 64 on day one of second Test
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 10:14 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Australia bowled Bangladesh out for 64 on the opening day of the second Test in Mackay, responding to a previous loss. Mitchell Starc led the attack with 6-12, as Bangladesh struggled against quality bowling and poor shot selection. In reply, Australia ended the day at 165-8, with Cameron Green scoring an unbeaten 51. Despite building a decent partnership, Australia's batting issues persisted as they lost wickets regularly throughout the innings.
- •Bangladesh all out for 64 in 34 overs.
- •Mitchell Starc taken 6-12; Pat Cummins took 3-25.
- •Australia closed day one at 165-8, leading by 101 runs.
- •Cameron Green remains not out on 51 at stumps.
- •Shoriful Islam took 6-35 for Bangladesh.
- 8:37 AMYahoo Sports — Australia skittle Bangladesh for 64 but batters fail again
- 8:33 AMBBC Sport — Australia skittle Bangladesh for 64 but batters fail again
"Australia torpedoed Bangladesh for just 64 before slumping to 165-8 with the bat themselves on a frantic 18-wicket opening day of the second and final Test in Mackay.
"Australia respond to last week's shock defeat by bowling Bangladesh out for 64 on a remarkable first day of the second Test in Mackay.
"Australia respond to last week's shock defeat by bowling Bangladesh out for 64 on a remarkable first day of the second Test in Mackay.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 8:37 AMAustralia skittle Bangladesh for 64 but batters fail again
Australia respond to last week's shock defeat by bowling Bangladesh out for 64 on a remarkable first day of the second Test in Mackay.
- BBC SportAug 22, 2026, 8:33 AMAustralia skittle Bangladesh for 64 but batters fail again
Australia respond to last week's shock defeat by bowling Bangladesh out for 64 on a remarkable first day of the second Test in Mackay.
- Sky Sports—Australia skittle Bangladesh for 64 before slumping with the bat
Australia torpedoed Bangladesh for just 64 before slumping to 165-8 with the bat themselves on a frantic 18-wicket opening day of the second and final Test in Mackay.
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