Mitchell Starc takes five wickets against Bangladesh in second Test
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 9:34 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Mitchell Starc led a dominant bowling performance in Mackay, taking five wickets for 11 runs in the first session of the second Test against Bangladesh. Starc's opening spell included dismissals of Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mominul Haque, and Litton Das, leaving Bangladesh struggling at 29 for five. This performance not only helped Australia in their bid to level the series but also marked Starc surpassing Dale Steyn's Test wicket total with his 440th wicket. The match follows Bangladesh's victory in the opening Test, and Australia aims to bounce back in this contest.
- •Mitchell Starc achieved figures of 5-11 from nine overs.
- •Australia opted to bowl first after winning the toss.
- •Bangladesh was reduced to 29 for five early in the match.
- •Starc surpassed Dale Steyn with 440 Test wickets.
- •Australia is looking to level the series after losing the first Test.
- 9:34 AMYahoo Sports — Mitchell Starc unleashes havoc as Australia bowl Bangladesh out for 64 after Darwin disaster
- 8:03 AMYahoo Sports — Mitchell Starc unleashes carnage on Bangladesh, storms past Dale Steyn
"Mitchell Starc took five wickets in the first session against Bangladesh. He surpassed Dale Steyn on the list of Test wicket-takers. Starc's remarkable figures were 5-11 from nine overs. This performance came after Bangladesh won the opening Test match. Australia aims to level the series in the second Test.
"After winning the toss, Australia captain Pat Cummins chose to bowl first, and Mitchell Starc made an immediate impact. The left-arm fast bowler finished with 6/12 after completing the sixth-fastest five-wicket haul in Test cricket.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 9:34 AMMitchell Starc unleashes havoc as Australia bowl Bangladesh out for 64 after Darwin disaster
After winning the toss, Australia captain Pat Cummins chose to bowl first, and Mitchell Starc made an immediate impact. The left-arm fast bowler finished with 6/12 after completing the sixth-fastest five-wicket haul in Test cricket.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 8:03 AMMitchell Starc unleashes carnage on Bangladesh, storms past Dale Steyn
Mitchell Starc took five wickets in the first session against Bangladesh. He surpassed Dale Steyn on the list of Test wicket-takers. Starc's remarkable figures were 5-11 from nine overs. This performance came after Bangladesh won the opening Test match. Australia aims to level the series in the second Test.
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