Quick hits: A Shoriful stunner amid more left-arm carnage in the 29th two-day Test
Mitchell Starc delivers once more but it's another left-arm seamer who delivers the ball of the series, as Test cricket is blessed with its 29th two-day match. Here are the quick hits from day two of the second Test between Australia and Bangladesh.
In the 29th two-day Test between Australia and Bangladesh, Mitchell Starc showcased his prowess once again, while left-arm seamer Shoriful Islam delivered a ball of the series. Cam Green held the key for Australia, but Shoriful's pinpoint yorker swung in late and dramatically, resulting in Green's dismissal LBW. This was far from the end of left-arm seamers' impact, as Shoriful went on to contribute 7-48, the best-ever return for a Bangladeshi bowler away from home.
Starc had already been impressive, taking 13-60 overall and sharing 13 of the 20 wickets. His second delivery of the match struck Shadman Islam, who was caught off a leading edge at point. Australia's Starc concluded the innings with 4-39, his second-best match figures. Taskin Ahmed, Bangladesh's tailender, fell to a well-executed catch by Steve Smith.
Despite Taskin's early exit, Shoriful's unbeaten 14 off 19 deliveries provided a semblance of hope. However, Australia's dominance continued as Shoriful was out for 14, and the match concluded in just three balls, making it one of the shortest non-weather-affected sessions in Test history.
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