Starc bags ten as Australia square series with two-day rout
Australia secured an innings and 51-run victory over Bangladesh in the second Test at Mackay, concluding the match in just two days. Mitchell Starc's ten-wicket haul was the decisive factor in leveling the series.
Why it matters
This result highlights the competitive nature of the series and the significant impact of individual bowling performances on match outcomes.
All it took Australia was half an over after Tea to wrap up a dominating innings and 51-run victory on just the second day of the Mackay Test, drawing the series with Bangladesh 1-1. Mitchell Starc was among the wickets early again in the second innings as well, claiming 4 for 39 to complete a match ten-for. Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon chipped in with three apiece as Bangladesh folded for 95 after making just 64 in their first innings. Hosts Australia added 45 runs to their overnight 165 to finish with 210, securing a significant lead of 146 runs that proved more than sufficient against insipid Bangladesh.
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