Mitchell Starc and Shoriful Islam take six wickets each on Day 1
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Last updated Aug 23, 2026

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.
- •Starc takes six wickets, including a first-ball dismissal.
- •Bangladesh bowled out for 64, their lowest score in Australia since 1932.
- •Australia leads by 101 runs at stumps, with Green not out on 51.
- •Shoriful Islam returns to take six wickets for Bangladesh.
- •The series stands at 1-0 in favor of Bangladesh.
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"Fresh from taking six wickets in the first innings, Australia's Mitchell Starc's again tormented Bangladesh's top order as the tourists were reduced to 39-3 at lunch in its second innings on Day 2 of a fast-moving second cricket test. The evergreen left-arm bowler claimed an incredible 6-12 on Day 1 and backed up again Sunday morning with another two wickets in consecutive balls to help Australia take a solid grip of the match in Mackay, in northern Queensland state.
"Mitchell Starc put on a spectacular display in the second Test versus Bangladesh, claiming ten wickets and securing a decisive innings victory for Australia, thereby equalizing the two-match series. His incredible performance elevated him to tenth place on the prestigious all-time Test wicket-takers list, as he achieved an early breakthrough with the opening delivery. Bangladesh struggled, being bowled out for just 64 and then 95 runs across their innings.
"Mitchell Starc's extraordinary performance saw him take ten wickets, leading Australia to an emphatic innings win over Bangladesh. Securing victory by an innings and fifty-one runs in the second Test, Australia equalized the two-match series. Starc’s final statistics read ten wickets for fifty-one runs, while Bangladesh struggled significantly, being dismissed for sixty-four and ninety-five across their two innings.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 3:11 PMMitchell Starc turns back the clock with 10-wicket haul, vows to 'milk his body' for Test cricket
Mitchell Starc put on a spectacular display in the second Test versus Bangladesh, claiming ten wickets and securing a decisive innings victory for Australia, thereby equalizing the two-match series. His incredible performance elevated him to tenth place on the prestigious all-time Test wicket-takers list, as he achieved an early breakthrough with the opening delivery. Bangladesh struggled, being bowled out for just 64 and then 95 runs across their innings.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 11:04 AMMitchell Starc’s 10-wicket haul powers Australia to series-levelling win over Bangladesh
Mitchell Starc's extraordinary performance saw him take ten wickets, leading Australia to an emphatic innings win over Bangladesh. Securing victory by an innings and fifty-one runs in the second Test, Australia equalized the two-match series. Starc’s final statistics read ten wickets for fifty-one runs, while Bangladesh struggled significantly, being dismissed for sixty-four and ninety-five across their two innings.
- BBC SportAug 23, 2026, 7:39 AMAustralia beat Bangladesh in two days
Mitchell Starc takes 10 wickets in the match as Australia bounce back to win the second Test against Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs and draw the series.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 2:26 AMStarc's double-strike helps Australia tighten grip in 2nd test against Bangladesh
Fresh from taking six wickets in the first innings, Australia's Mitchell Starc's again tormented Bangladesh's top order as the tourists were reduced to 39-3 at lunch in its second innings on Day 2 of a fast-moving second cricket test. The evergreen left-arm bowler claimed an incredible 6-12 on Day 1 and backed up again Sunday morning with another two wickets in consecutive balls to help Australia take a solid grip of the match in Mackay, in northern Queensland state.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 3:35 PMAUS vs BAN 2nd Test: Mitchell Starc, Shoriful Islam take six each as 18 wickets fall on Day 1
Mitchell Starc made a stunning start to the second Test against Bangladesh, taking a wicket with the first ball of the match before finishing the opening day with six wickets. Bangladesh's Shoriful Islam later matched Starc's six-wicket haul as 18 wickets fell on a dramatic day of Test cricket on Saturday.
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