{
  "id": 2744866,
  "title": "Starc takes 10 wickets as Australia thrash Bangladesh",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/starc-takes-10-wickets-as-australia-thrash-bangladesh",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T07:39:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/starc-takes-10-wickets-australia-073926099.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Mitchell Starc takes 10 wickets in the match as Australia bounce back to win the second Test against Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs and draw the series.",
  "key_points": [
    "Mitchell Starc takes 10 wickets, leading Australia to victory",
    "Australia defeats Bangladesh by 146 runs in Mackay",
    "Starc named Player of the Match and Series"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Mitchell Starc's stellar performance cements his status as a leading bowler, propels Australia back to winning ways, and sets them up for a strong series against South Africa.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Australia-Bangladesh 2nd test: Starc and Islam take six wickets each in wild 1st day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/australia-bangladesh-2nd-test-starc-and-islam-take-six-wickets-each",
        "published": "2026-08-23T04:57:14.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}