Australia rolls Bangladesh to level Test series 1-1 in Mackay
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 3:02 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
In the second Test in Mackay, Australia defeated Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs to level the two-match series 1-1. After Bangladesh's historic victory in Darwin, Australia dominated the final match, with Mitchell Starc taking six wickets in the first innings and four in the second. Bangladesh struggled significantly, being bowled out for 64 and 95 in their two innings. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto praised his team's effort and pointed out areas for growth, particularly in adapting to challenging Australian conditions. He expressed hope for more opportunities to play in Australia to aid development.
- •Bangladesh bowled out for 64 and 95 in the two innings.
- •Mitchell Starc recorded six wickets for 12 runs in the first innings.
- •Shanto top-scored for Bangladesh with 31 runs in the second innings.
- •Bangladesh won the first Test in Darwin, marking a historic win.
- •Najmul Hossain Shanto emphasized the need for more exposure to Australian conditions.
- 3:02 PMYahoo Sports — 'We showed our character': Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto content despite two-day Test defeat to Australia
"Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said his team can take positives from their 1-1 Test series in Australia despite a heavy Mackay defeat. He praised the pacers and team's fighting spirit, while stressing the need for more exposure to Australian conditions. Australia dominated the second Test, but Bangladesh's historic Darwin win and strong pace performances offered valuable lessons.
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