Starc takes 10 wickets as Australia thrash Bangladesh

Mitchell Starc bowled a stellar performance in the second Test match between Australia and Bangladesh, claiming 10 wickets and leading his team to a victory by an innings and 51 runs. The match took place at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay, marking a significant improvement for Australia after their shocking defeat in the previous Test in Darwin.

Starc's efforts were instrumental in Australia's resurgence, topping the charts for left-arm fast bowlers with his impressive figures of 10-51. Combined with Nathan Lyon and Pat Cummins, who each took three wickets, Australia dominated the bowlers in their second innings. The tourists scored 210 runs, with Cameron Green top-scoring with 67 and Lyon adding 32 to secure a first-innings lead of 146 runs.

Despite a shaky start in the second innings, Australia managed to recover and dismiss Bangladesh for a mere 95 runs. As a result, the series was drawn 1-1. Starc, named Player of the Match and Series, now stands at 10th place on the all-time Test wicket list with 445 wickets, just 126 short of Shaun Lyon's record in sixth place. Australia is set to face world champions South Africa in a three-match Test series in October.