Starc's double-strike helps Australia tighten grip in 2nd test against Bangladesh
Australian cricketer Mitchell Starc took 10 wickets in a match to lead Australia to an innings victory over Bangladesh in the second test. The win leveled the two-match series and highlighted Starc's continued dominance in international test cricket.
Why it matters
Starc's performance marks a significant milestone in his career, moving him up the all-time wicket-taking list and securing a vital win for the Australian team.
MACKAY, Australia (AP) — Mitchell Starc's 10-wicket match haul lifted Australia to a morale boosting victory by an innings and 51 run in the second cricket test as it leveled the two-match series against Bangladesh inside two days.
Starc returned match figures of 10-51, after taking four wickets Sunday to go with his incredible 6-12 on a wild Day 1 which saw Bangladesh bundled out for 64 before the hosts also had its struggles on a spicy pitch at Mackay, in northern Queensland state.
It was the evergreen left-arm swing bowler's fourth ten-wicket haul in tests and also saw him move past South Africa pace great Dale Steyn into 10th on the all-time list with 445 wickets, with Starc having no thoughts of finishing up yet.
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