Australia skittle Bangladesh for 64 but batters fail again
Australia respond to last week's shock defeat by bowling Bangladesh out for 64 on a remarkable first day of the second Test in Mackay.
Australia dismissed Bangladesh for 64 runs on day one of the second Test in Mackay, but their own batters faltered once again. Starc bowled impressively, taking five wickets after just 22 balls. Captain Cummins contributed with 3-25, while the Australian batting lineup struggled against Bangladesh's bowling. Matt Renshaw, Renshaw, Travis Head, and Marnus Labuschagne each failed to make significant contributions, with Labuschagne failing to score a century in 43 innings.
Captain Ricky Ponting expressed his concern, suggesting it was time for a change in the batting lineup. Steve Smith and Cameron Green managed to recover the situation with a partnership of 77, but Australia lost four more wickets for just 30 runs. After his century in Darwin, Green remained unbeaten at 51. Left-arm quick Shoriful Islam took 6-35 for Bangladesh as the tourists managed to extend their innings from 39-9 to 64 all out in 34 overs.
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