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Mitchell Starc leads Australia to series-squaring victory over Bangladesh

4 sourcesUpdated 23 Aug 2026, 7:16 am Coverage regionsGlobal · International
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Mitchell Starc bagged ten wickets as Australia defeated Bangladesh in the second Test.

Australia secured an innings and 51-run victory at Mackay.

Bangladesh was dismissed for 64 and 95 on a challenging pitch.

The pitch featured extra bounce and swing.

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More context

Bangladesh previously claimed a landmark nine-wicket victory in Darwin.

This historic win marked Bangladesh's first-ever Test victory on Australian soil.

Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto expressed pride in his team's historic performances.

Najmul stated that playing more frequently in Australia would help development.

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Reports agree that Australia won the second Test match to square the series, led by Mitchell Starc's ten-wicket haul.

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It remains uncertain whether Bangladesh will secure more Test matches in Australia in the future.

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Reporting neutrally details the events of the second Test match where Australia bounced back to square the series. Mitchell Starc proved decisive by taking ten wickets in the match. Bangladesh faced difficulties on the Mackay pitch, resulting in low innings scores. However, the series also highlighted Bangladesh's historic breakthrough win in Darwin earlier in the tour.

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Bangladesh eyes more Australia Tests to hit next level

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Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto expressed pride in his team's historic performances during their two-Test series in Australia, despite suffering an innings and 51-run defeat in the second match at Mackay. The visiting side claimed a landmark nine-wicket victory in Darwin last week, which marked their first-ever Test win on Australian soil. However, they struggled against Australian bowler Mitchell Starc in Mackay, getting dismissed for 64 and 95 on a challenging pitch with extra bounce and swing. Najmul stated that playing more frequently in Australian conditions would help his team improve their consistency and development.