Quick hits: Stunning Shoriful rivals Starc's staggering spell, Hazlewood fumes
Two lethal left arm quicks combine for 12 wickets, Australia comes close to snaring the rarest of dismissals, and a Harrup Park specialist fails on his return. Here are the quick hits from day one of the second Test.
In the opening day of the second Test match between Australia and Bangladesh, two left-arm quick bowlers, Shoriful Islam and Mitchell Starc, showcased their talent. Shoriful's first over saw him take two wickets, dismissing Tanzid and Shanto in consecutive deliveries. He continued his impressive performance, claiming four wickets in the third over and ending the six-over spell with figures of 5-5 and four maidens. This left Australia 5-15.
Mitch Starc, on the other hand, displayed his intimidating pace and accuracy, taking five wickets in his first spell. His first wicket was Shadman Islam, followed by Tanzid and Shanto, making it 4 in 3. Starc also claimed Litton Das for another duck, ending the six-over spell with figures of 5-5. This performance marked the sixth fastest five-wicket haul in Test history, although not the fastest in the format.
Meanwhile, Australia's batsmen struggled to cope with Starc's relentless attack. Bevan Webster's delivery to Tanzid went astray, allowing Starc to take his sixth wicket. Moreover, fans witnessed an instance of obstructing the field when Taskin attempted to hit a ball bowled by Hazlewood, but was caught off guard by the bowler's enraged response. Despite the crowd's disappointment, no appeal was made, and Taskin was allowed to continue.
In the end, Bangladesh's early wickets and struggles against Starc's pace allowed Australia to take control of the match, with Shoriful Islam making a significant impact with two early wickets. The stage was set for an exciting Test match between the two teams.
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