Mitchell Starc Tears Through Bangladesh with Six-Wicket Haul as Australia Dominate Second Test at Mackay
Starc’s 6-12 moved him past Dale Steyn on the all-time Test wicket list as Australia responded after a loss in the series opener.
- On Saturday, August 22, 2026, Mitchell Starc produced a match-defining 6-12 spell at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay, dismantling Bangladesh for 64 runs in the second Test.
- Seeking redemption after a nine-wicket loss in Darwin, Australia's pace attack delivered an immediate response, with Starc driven by 'a little bit of anger' following the series-opening defeat.
- Starc's rapid burst yielded five wickets in just 22 balls, the sixth-fastest in Test history, moving his career tally to 441 and surpassing South African legend Dale Steyn's 439.
- Bangladesh bowler Shoriful Islam countered with a career-best 6-35, limiting Australia to 165/8 by stumps with Cameron Green unbeaten on 51 and providing competitive balance to the day.
- This match at Mackay, Australia's 12th Test venue, initiates a demanding 12-month schedule featuring 20 Test matches, including tours to South Africa, India, and England ahead.
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AUS vs BAN, 2nd Test: Starc, Shoriful dominate as day belongs to left-arm pacers - The Tribune
At the end of day one, Australia was 165/8, with Cameron Green (51*) and Nathan Lyon (10*) unbeaten. They were leading by 101 runs against Bangladesh, who were skittled out for 64 in the first innings.
Starc and Shoriful Steal Day One Show with Stellar Six-Wicket Feats | Sports-Games
Mitchell Starc and Shoriful Islam took six wickets each as Bangladesh fought back against Australia on the first day of the second test. Despite a poor start, Bangladesh restricted Australia to 165 for eight at stumps. Australia leads by 101 runs after dismissing Bangladesh for 64 earlier.
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Starc and Islam take 6 wickets each in a wild 1st day of the 2nd Australia-Bangladesh cricket test
Mitchell Starc removed Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam with the first ball of the match and the veteran Australian fast bowler took six wickets in the first innings on a wild first day of the second cricket test. Later, Shoriful Islam…
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