Starc claims 10 to demolish Bangladesh in two days

Australia rebounded from their previous loss in Darwin to secure a decisive Test series victory over Bangladesh, clinching the match within two days. Mitchell Starc emerged as the standout performer, claiming his fourth haul of 10 wickets, which ranks as the second shortest Test match on Australian soil. Starc finished with impressive figures of 10 for 51, while Nathan Lyon sealed the game with two swift wickets shortly after the interval.

This marked the first time Bangladesh had ever been bowled out for under 100 in each innings of a Test series. Australia's total of 210 was the fourth-lowest score in a match win.

Bangladesh started the match strongly, dismissing both Australia batsmen early on in the morning session. However, the hosts managed to add 45 runs, led by Nathan Lyon's unbeaten 32. Australia's 210 run total placed them in a commanding position of 146 runs ahead. Starc dominated again in Bangladesh's second innings, with Shadman Islam being the first to fall, giving Marnus Labuschagne a straightforward catch at point.

Mominul Haque was then bowled by a fuller length delivery that nicked his off stump. Tanzid Hasan was caught at deep fine leg while hooking Pat Cummins' first over ball, while Najmul Hossain Shanto countered by hitting Starc for four boundaries, including four good drives down the ground and a rash edge through the slips.

Shanto's aggressive stance led to his eventual dismissal, when he edged Nathan Lyon towards long-off for 31 runs. Litton Das was then dismissed, with Starc once again getting him to edge to third slip for his third duck in a row. Litton never scored a single run in the Test series. Mehidy Hasan Miraz edged a wide delivery from Cummins, who then trapped Hasan Mahmud off a sharp bouncer at short leg.

Starc began his third spell with Taijul Islam's wicket, securing the match-winning haul of 10 wickets. Bangladesh fell apart within just three balls after tea, with Lyon taking his 219th catch and securing the top spot among Test catches, sharing the record with Joe Root. Starc completed his impressive match haul with Shoriful Islam's dismissal, sealing the victory for Australia.

The match was a testament to Starc's relentless performance, as Australia's total of 210 allowed them to comfortably win the match by an innings and 51 runs.