Mitchell Starc and Shoriful Islam take six wickets each on Day 1

Mitchell Starc and Shoriful Islam each claimed six wickets during the first day of the second Test between Australia and Bangladesh in August 2026. Starc opened the match with a wicket on the first ball and ended the day with figures of 6-12, leading to Bangladesh's dismissal for 64 runs, their lowest total in Australia since 1932. In response, Australia finished Day 1 at 165-8, holding a 101-run lead with Cameron Green unbeaten on 51. The match commenced under conditions favorable for bowlers as Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first, a decision that proved successful as Starc dominated early on.

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