Shoriful Islam takes record seven wickets against Australia in second Test
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 8:40 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
In the second Test in Mackay, Shoriful Islam made history for Bangladesh by claiming a seven-wicket haul against Australia, finishing with figures of 7/48. Bangladesh faced significant pressure after being bowled out for just 64 runs in their first innings, while Australia responded with a total of 210, leading by 146 runs. Shoriful's performance is notable as he is the first bowler from Bangladesh to achieve seven wickets against Australia in a Test match. As the second innings unfolds, Bangladesh is currently at 39/3, struggling to chase down the deficit.
- •Shoriful Islam achieves 7/48 in Test against Australia.
- •Bangladesh bowled out for 64 in first innings.
- •Australia leads by 146 runs with 210 total.
- •Bangladesh at 39/3 in second innings, chasing a large deficit.
- •Mitchell Starc previously took 6/12 against Bangladesh.
- 11:42 AMYahoo Sports — 140 years after Dick Barlow, Shoriful Islam achieves rare feat against Australia in Tests
- 8:40 AMYahoo Sports — Shoriful Islam makes Bangladesh history with record seven-wicket haul against Australia
"Shoriful Islam achieved a historic seven-wicket haul against Australia in the second Test. His exceptional bowling figures of 7/48 marked a significant achievement for Bangladesh cricket. Australia secured a first-innings lead of 146 runs after being bowled out for 210. Earlier, Mitchell Starc's six-wicket haul had restricted Bangladesh to just 64 runs. Bangladesh face a challenging task to avoid defeat.
"The 25-year-old pacer from Panchagarh returned figures of 7/48 from 15 overs as Bangladesh bowled Australia out for 210 in their first innings at the Great Barrier Reef Arena.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 11:42 AM140 years after Dick Barlow, Shoriful Islam achieves rare feat against Australia in Tests
The 25-year-old pacer from Panchagarh returned figures of 7/48 from 15 overs as Bangladesh bowled Australia out for 210 in their first innings at the Great Barrier Reef Arena.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 8:40 AMShoriful Islam makes Bangladesh history with record seven-wicket haul against Australia
Shoriful Islam achieved a historic seven-wicket haul against Australia in the second Test. His exceptional bowling figures of 7/48 marked a significant achievement for Bangladesh cricket. Australia secured a first-innings lead of 146 runs after being bowled out for 210. Earlier, Mitchell Starc's six-wicket haul had restricted Bangladesh to just 64 runs. Bangladesh face a challenging task to avoid defeat.
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