Live updates: Australia vs Bangladesh, second Test, day one, Mitch Starc takes five wickets in rapid time in Mackay
Australia and Bangladesh are competing in the second Test match in Mackay, characterized by a dramatic middle-order collapse and dominant bowling performances. Mitchell Starc and Shoriful Islam both secured significant wicket hauls during the first day of play.
Why it matters
This match is a critical event in international cricket, impacting team rankings and morale following previous series results.
Shoriful ripped through the Australian middle order late on day two. ( Getty Images: Robert Cianflone )
Link copied Share Share article A stunning middle-order collapse has seen Australia surrender a commanding position on day one of the second Test in Mackay.
Towering quick Shoriful Islam, playing his first Test in Australia, took six wickets to rival a sensational new-ball spell from Mitchell Starc earlier in the day, with the two left-armers combining for 12 of the day's 18 wickets.
Cam Green, off the back of a drought-breaking ton in Darwin, was once again the only Australian batter to stand tall, guiding his side to a score of 8-165 and a 101-run lead at stumps on the first day of cricket to be played at Australia's newest Test venue.
If the afternoon and evening belonged to Bangladesh, the morning belonged to Mitch Starc.
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