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5 for 5: Starc Destroys Bangladesh Top Order in Stunning Opening to Second Test
Mitchell Starc struck five times in four overs as Bangladesh slumped to 12 for 5 after Australia chose to field.
- On Saturday, Australian paceman Mitchell Starc took five wickets in his first four overs, dismantling Bangladesh's top order at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay.
- Australia captain Pat Cummins elected to field first at the newly-opened venue, aiming to square the two-match series after a disappointing loss in Darwin.
- Starc removed opener Shadman Islam and wicketkeeper Litton Das for ducks, while captain Najmul Hossain Shanto also fell early, leaving the visitors reeling at 12 for five.
- Shortly after drinks, the tourists slumped further to six for 21 when Pat Cummins bowled Mushfiqur Rahim for just five.
- Bangladesh edges toward avoiding their lowest Test score of 43 against the West Indies, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz unbeaten on 11 and Hasan Mahmud on eight not out.
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