Starc’s 10-wicket haul powers Australia to series-levelling win over Bangladesh
Australia defeated Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in the second Test match, leveling the series 1-1. Mitchell Starc played a pivotal role with a 10-wicket haul, moving him up the all-time Test wicket-takers list.
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This result significantly impacts the international Test cricket standings and highlights individual player performance milestones.
Mitchell Starc produced another devastating spell in Mackay to finish with a 10-wicket match haul as Australia crushed Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in the second Test, levelling the two-match series 1-1 inside two days.Starc returned figures of 10-51, adding four wickets on Sunday to his remarkable 6-12 on the opening day. Bangladesh were bowled out for just 64 in their first innings before Australia also found batting difficult on a spicy pitch at Mackay in northern Queensland.The victory provided a significant boost for Australia after their surprise defeat in the opening Test in Darwin.Starc’s performance also moved him to 10th on the all-time Test wicket-takers’ list. The left-arm quick now has 445 wickets, overtaking South African great Dale Steyn.It was Starc’s fourth 10-wicket haul in Test cricket.
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