Starc heroics see Australia thrash Bangladesh in second Test
An irrepressible Mitchell Starc bagged four wickets and 10 for the match as he ripped through the Bangladesh batting to ensure a commanding innings and 51-run second Test victory for Australia inside two days on Sunday. The visitors headed into the Mackay showdown on a high after shocking the world’s top-ranked team by nine wickets in the first Test at Darwin. But they were brought crashing back…
Mitchell Starc's outstanding performance led Australia to a convincing 51-run victory over Bangladesh in the second Test. The fast bowler took 10 wickets for 51 runs, ensuring a commanding win after a nail-biting first Test win. After falling to 210 in the morning sessions, Australia posted a total of 146 after Cameron Green's 67 runs.
Shoriful Islam led Bangladesh's bowling attack with 7-48. Starc's hat-trick, followed by Pat Cummins' 3-10 and Nathan Lyon's 3-25, further dented the visitors' hopes. Bangladesh's early demise, with Shadman Islam and Mominul Haque falling quickly, worsened their predicament. Shanto held out against Starc's best, but lost his wicket to Lyon's off-spin, leaving him on 31.
Starc's masterclass, including his 10th wicket, sealed the deal as the Australian captain removed Hasan Mahmud and bowled Taijul Islam to complete the win.
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