AUS vs BAN Test Day 2: Australia dismissed for 210, lead Bangladesh by 146
Australia was dismissed for 210 runs on the second day of the second Test against Bangladesh, establishing a 146-run lead. Bangladesh bowler Shoriful Islam delivered a career-best performance, taking 7-48 to limit the Australian total.
Why it matters
This match is significant as Bangladesh seeks to build on their historic first-Test victory in Darwin, which has put pressure on the Australian side within the ICC Test Championship standings.
Shoriful Islam took 7-48, and Cameron Green hit a valuable 67 as Australia were dismissed for 210 in their first innings on day two of the second Test against Bangladesh on Sunday (August 23, 2026) to lead by 146.
Resuming at 165-8 in reply to the visitors' 64 all out, the hosts added 45 more to the total, with all-rounder Green top-scoring. Steve Smith chipped in with 42 and Nathan Lyon was not out 32.
Fast-bowler Shoriful banked career-best figures and the best by a Bangladesh bowler in an away Test.
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