Australia vs Bangladesh 2026 LIVE cricket scores: Second Test, Day 1 highlights, results, latest updates; Marnus Labuschagne’s last chance says Mark Waugh; Mitch Starc wicket with first ball
Australia finished day one of the second Test against Bangladesh at 8-165, with Cameron Green providing a crucial 51 runs after a collapse of wickets. Bowler Shoriful Islam dominated for Bangladesh, taking five wickets in a challenging day for the Australian batting lineup.
Why it matters
The match is a critical test for the Australian team's form and series standing, with individual performances under intense scrutiny.
Sport Cricket Cricket Mackay Test day one recap: Smith left fuming by tightest of lbw calls; Green saves Australia Nic Negrepontis , Damien McCartney and Lachlan Harper Updated August 22, 2026 - 8.16am . First published August 21, 2026 - 10.59pm
Key Updates pin 06.22am Smith out by the barest of margins! pin 04.37am Aussies lose a third! And Marnus is baffled pin 12.47am Mitchell Starc raises the ball before completing four overs pin 03.37am Tigers rolled as Starc takes six pin 11.25pm Marnus’ ‘last chance’ pin 10.59pm Can Australia avoid a series humiliation? downChevron Show more Latest posts 08.16am Goodbye! Lachlan Harper shares Share post Thanks for tuning into nine.com.au’s LIVE coverage of day one of the second Test between Australia and Bangladesh.
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18 wickets fell on day one in Mackay with Australia finishing 8-165 and leading by 101 runs.
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