Mitchell Starc makes history with first-over wicket against Bangladesh
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 11:14 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
In the second Test at Mackay on August 22, Mitchell Starc took a wicket with his first ball, dismissing Shadman Islam for a duck. This marked Starc's ninth first-over wicket in Test cricket, surpassing James Anderson's record of eight. Australia, having lost the first Test, bowled Bangladesh out for 64, with Starc claiming six wickets for 12 runs in an impressive display. Bangladesh struggled early, slipping to 12/5 before reaching lunch at 35/6, and ultimately could not avoid their lowest Test total. The match is ongoing as Australia continues to dominate with the ball.
- •Australia chose to field after winning the toss
- •Starc's six wickets contributed to Bangladesh's total of 64
- •Bangladesh fell to 12/5 within seven overs
- •Starc's performance includes nine first-over wickets
- •Match currently ongoing in Mackay
- 11:14 AMYahoo Sports — Mitchell Starc scripts history vs Bangladesh, breaks James Anderson's unique first over record
"After winning the toss, Australia captain Pat Cummins chose to field and Mitchell Starc made an impact with the first ball. He dismissed Shadman Islam for a duck, registering his ninth first-over wicket in Test cricket and moving past England's James Anderson, who had eight such dismissals.
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