Mitchell Starc and Shoriful Islam take six wickets each on historic 18-wicket day
Updated On: 22 August, 2026 03:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mitchell Starc's 6-12 routed Bangladesh for 64 before Shoriful Islam countered with 6-35, leaving Australia 165-8 on a frantic 18-wicket opening day in Mackay

Mitchell Starc (File pic)
Australian pacer Mitchell Starc dismissed Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam with the very first delivery of the match, setting the tone for a chaotic opening day in the second Test on Saturday that saw 18 wickets fall.
Opting to bowl first after winning the coin toss, Australian captain Pat Cummins said, "The wicket looks pretty good, but if there is any moisture in it, it might be this morning." Cummins was proved right immediately as Starc ripped through the visiting order, bundling Bangladesh out for a meagre 64 runs shortly after lunch.


